Underwater Minnesota

St. Cloud Quarry Park

The St, Cloud Quarry Park is located south of St. Cloud, MN.  This county park contains many old granite quarries, some of which (notable quarries 1,11,13,and 18) have been opened up for SCUBA divers. 

 

These quarries are small in terms of surface area, but they provide a great diving experiences in terms of the bottom formations, abundant fish life, and other interesting features to explore.

 

All divers must be certified and must dive with a buddy.  In addition, a diving permit must be obtained for the county park office — the permit is free and is good for 12 months.

 

 

Directions to St. Cloud Quarry Park

 

From Hwy 23 in Waite Park, take 10th Avenue south.  At the intersection with 7th Street South/County Road 137, go right.  Follow this road to the entrance of Quarry Park on the left side of the road.

 

Dive Location :  County Park south of St. Cloud

Depth : average 30 feet, Max 60 feet

Visibility : averages 10-20 feet

Diving Summary

Quarry 18

Vertical “walls” form the sides of the quarry

Sunken sailboat on the bottom

Abundant fish

Video of sunken sailboat in Quarry 18

Video of underwater scenes in Quarry 18