About Who's Been Here Photos Dive Log Revisions Hyde’s quarry aka Hydes 410-517-4999 | More Info Max Depth: 51-60ft/16-18m Average Viz: 16-20ft/5-6m Entry Type: Shore Bottom Composition: Clay/Muck Aquatic Life: Might See Something Rating: 3.36 by 25 divers Spring: 56-60°F/13-16°C Summer: 71-75°F/22-24°C Fall: 66-70°F/19-21°C Winter: Under 50°F/10°C View All 25 Members djferbert: Avg Viz: 5-10ft/2-3m. Water Temp: Under 50°F/10°C. 7/20/2014 GVann: Avg Viz: Under 5ft/2m. Water Temp: 50-55°F/10-13°C. 7/14/2012 1/09/2017 2:09 PM travisd 6/05/2014 6:41 AM travisd 6/10/2013 7:35 AM LatitudeAdjustment 6/10/2013 7:32 AM LatitudeAdjustment 5/06/2009 10:58 AM

Hyde’s quarry aka Hydes is a shore accessible fresh water dive site, located in . This dive site has an average rating of 3.36 out of 5 from 25 scuba divers. The maximum depth is 51-60ft/16-18m. The average visibility is 16-20ft/5-6m. Training platforms are available.

As of Mid-2018, Hyde’s is closed - probably permanently - due to the discovery of Zebra Mussels. The county blamed the divers for them, and kicked us out.

Smaller quarry with depths to about 50 feet. Contact Undersea Outfitters for access and schedule.

Quarry is not visible from the road. Once arriving at this address you will see a dirt lane with a gate, proceed back lane to
quarry. If arriving prior to 9am, wait for attendant to open gate

Comments

benci - 6/02/2019 12:30 AM It seems that Hyde’s is closed permanently. travisd - 6/02/2019 8:29 PM Correct :(

jimenycricket - 2/13/2017 8:14 PM Rating Added: 3 Decent quarry, especially if you’re on a budget.

travisd - 1/09/2017 2:08 PM FYI, Hyde’s is currently open by-appointment. Call Undersea Outfitters to schedule times. 410-517-4999.

Dolan - 11/28/2016 12:17 PM Rating Added: 4 My first open water dive. Perfect for a rookie such as myself.

ScubaPeeDee - 9/28/2016 11:05 AM I dove Hydes for the first time 2 weeks ago. Although it does not have any infrastructure (e.g., dive shop, fill station, showers), it is a quaint little quarry. You can circumnavigate the entire quarry in about 45 minutes and pretty much all attractions are in a small area (on a clock think of the space between 4 and 8). I think it’s a great location for Open Water dives and for brushing up on skills. Viz was 50’+ and water temp above the thermocline was 74 degrees.

toad24 - 7/20/2016 6:13 PM I want to dive on saturday the 23rd....Im and OWSI so i just need to get tanks! Lets go

dancingbear - 5/19/2016 4:42 PM I would like to do some diving here, either Sundays or mid-week if I can find a buddy or a group. Thanks!

travisd - 5/03/2016 8:41 AM Temps at the bottom are still in the mid-40’s, but a thermocline is just starting to develop, meaning warmer water near the surface. Viz has been OK (for Hyde’s) untill some kicks up the muck.

travisd - 4/30/2015 1:53 PM The quarry will be OPEN FOR DIVING starting Saturday, May 2nd 2015 at 9AM!

djferbert - 7/23/2014 10:44 AM I went scuba diving here on 7/20/2014. Average viz: 5-10ft/2-3m. Water temp: Under 50°F/10°C. Nice dive site for beginners. Shore entry only, no platforms. Great to work on buoyancy and basic dive skills.

travisd - 7/16/2014 2:16 PM Unfortunate news: The quarry will be closing for the season on July 27th 2014. The County is going to conduct a recovery test as part of plans to use the quarry as a water source to allow new construction within the county and will be pumping 30 feet of water out.

travisd - 4/22/2014 8:19 AM Quarry has a website (disclaimer: I set it up.) Trying to keep it up to date with info. hydesquarry.com

travisd - 5/18/2013 2:43 PM Thinking of hitting Hyde’s on 5/19 - mainly just getting experience in on the new drysuit.

travisd - 5/17/2013 10:15 AM Rating Added: 3 Regular "just need to get wet" dive site for us. Mostly wet rocks, but beats being on the surface.

Countess4sight - 5/06/2009 10:59 AM This is my favorite little local dive spot! I can’t wait to visit this summer :)