| Distance: |
105 miles South of Ann Arbor,
minimum 1 hr 40 minutes drive time
(measured from junction of I-94 &
US-23). |
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| Depths: |
Shallows 5-65ft, Depths to 140ft |
| Details: |
This quarry has something for all levels of divers. Enter from shore in the "shallow end," or off the wall in
the "deep end" (dive plan required). Sights include boats, cars, a school bus, underwater platforms, a sunken airplane, and more.
In 2005, Huron Scuba made
possible the installation of two
great new training platforms.
Check out the photos! |
| Directions: |
From Detroit Area:
Take I-75 south past Toledo and Bowling Green, to State Road 224 (Exit 159). Turn right onto State Road 224,
go about 14 miles to Gilboa Road. Turn left onto Gilboa Road (at the big cow!), then turn right onto Main
Street (Old 224). The Quarry is on the left, about 1 mile down Main Street. Look for the Gilboa Stone Quarry sign.
From Ann Arbor Area:
Take US-23 south to Toledo, follow signs to I-75 South, and continue as above.
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| More Information: |
Website: http://www.divegilboa.com/
Quarry dive shop phone: (419)
456-3300
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2008 Rates: |
Admission: $15/day for divers
and snorkelers; $6/day for
non-divers.
Pets are permitted, but must be
registered at the quarry office
($10/day)
Gas Fills: Air $8, Nitrox $12
(up to 40%) or $15 (over 40%) |
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Recommended Lodging: |
Overnight accommodations
on-site at Gilboa Quarry
(reservations recommended):
- Campsites & RV's: $8/night (electrical hook-up additional $15/night)
- Bunkhouse: $40/night for up to 4 people; $10 each additional person.
- Cottage: $85/night for up to 2 people; $10 each additional person (max 6
people).
- Apartment: $105/night for up to 2 people; $10 each additional person
(max 5 people).
Rodeway Inn, Findlay, Ohio.
419-424-1133.
- $37.95 for one bed or $39.95 for
two beds, plus a little tax.
- Call hotel directly and ask for
Huron Scuba Special Rate.
- Directions: get
off the normal Gilboa Quarry
exit #159 from I-75, turn left
(east) and go over the highway
overpass. Keep going about a
half mile to the light at Broad
Ave, turn left (north). Go about
1/4 and on right side is Rodeway
Inn. When checking in, ask for
the Waffle House coupon for
breakfast and the Dakota Grill
$5 off coupon for dinner. It
will take 3-5 minutes driving
from the exit. Getting to the
quarry in the morning will take
twenty minutes. |
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