Plongée à Dutch Springs — United States
Dutch Springs is a flooded quarry in Pennsylvania filled with sunken platforms, buses, planes, and training structures. It's not exotic, but it's where thousands of East Coast divers train and sharpen skills. The 100ft depth, freshwater conditions, and year-round access make it the region's most-dived inland site.
- Score
- 51.1
- Visibilité
- 3–12m
- Température
- 3–24°C
- Meilleurs mois
- May, June, July
SCORE
40.7464°N
-75.5494°E
Dutch Springs is a flooded quarry in Pennsylvania filled with sunken platforms, buses, planes, and training structures. It's not exotic, but it's where thousands of East Coast divers train and sharpen skills. The 100ft depth, freshwater conditions, and year-round access make it the region's most-dived inland site.
The East Coast's Freshwater Training Quarry
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Marine Life
33.0Species diversity, megafauna encounters, reef fish abundance, macro life, and endemic species.
Traveling with Non-Divers?
Your non-diving travel companions will find plenty to enjoy topside while you're underwater. Here are some activities to consider.
Activities for Non-Divers
Nearby Cultural Sites
- Bethlehem Steel Stacks
- Lehigh Valley wineries
Non-Diver Score
Dedicated dive destination — not ideal for non-divers.
Safety & Emergency
Hospital in Bethlehem/Allentown; chamber in Philadelphia (1.5 hrs); freshwater quarry site
Top Operators
Dutch Springs Aqua Park
PADI