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Dive Site Comments > Lake Phoenix (previously Lake Rawlings)
Frankenfish - 8/11/2024 1:23 PM
I went scuba diving here on 6/30/2024. Average viz: 5-10ft/2-3m.
Frankenfish - 8/11/2024 1:22 PM
I went scuba diving here on 6/29/2024. Average viz: 5-10ft/2-3m.
Frankenfish - 6/27/2023 9:37 PM
I went scuba diving here on 6/25/2023. Average viz: 5-10ft/2-3m. Water temp: 71-75°F/22-24°C.
Frankenfish - 6/27/2023 9:36 PM
I went scuba diving here on 6/24/2023. Average viz: 5-10ft/2-3m. Water temp: 71-75°F/22-24°C.
msande27 - 6/13/2023 4:25 PM
Rating Added: 5
11JUN2023. Water temp fluctuated, comfortable with 7mm. Down at 46ft it was 54 degrees…
randomlyon - 6/23/2022 4:43 PM
Rating Added: 5
As quarries go, it seems to be a rare gem. Good vis, fun stuff littered around the bottom, cool training aids, awesome bass-attack night dives if camping, great staff, really well thought out facilities, and a very nice long weekend. I would go more often save for my long drive.
lls1414 - 10/20/2021 2:09 PM
Rating Added: 4
Low visibility (10-15 ft). Did my checkdives here...a lot of fun sunken artifacts. Very nice dive/
SpacemanCraig - 8/02/2021 8:47 AM
Rating Added: 3
Visited Lake Pheonix this weekend. Staff were great, site is well equipped and had plenty to see. I got there late afternoon so water was already turned up some from the day as well as having stormed so clarity was down a bit. Will definitely be back.
TigerMtn - 7/02/2021 7:30 AM
I went scuba diving here on 6/27/2021.
Rescue Diver Course
Barnabysdad - 9/16/2020 9:25 AM
Last visit on 8/28/20. Nice and warm at the moment. 82 at the surface. 76 at the thermocline around 26’. Visibility was good at about 20’.
lawrieb - 8/01/2020 8:01 PM
Rating Added: 3
This quarry is a great little dive spot for those living in Virginia and especially for new divers. The water is clear and there are several sites to see underwater like a bus, airplane and other little set-ups.
Frankenfish - 8/29/2019 7:19 PM
I went scuba diving here on 8/25/2019. Average viz: 11-15ft/3-5m. Water temp: 76-80°F/24-27°C.
Way to many people this day. Water was unusually cloudy.
Frankenfish - 8/29/2019 7:17 PM
I went scuba diving here on 8/24/2019. Average viz: 11-15ft/3-5m. Water temp: 66-70°F/19-21°C.
Way to many people this day. Water was unusually cloudy.
Frankenfish - 7/07/2019 6:21 PM
I went scuba diving here on 7/5/2019. Average viz: 11-15ft/3-5m. Water temp: 50-55°F/10-13°C.
dpan - 7/07/2019 7:50 PM
It was nice diving with you guys. Looking forward to the next dive.
dpan - 6/13/2019 8:36 PM
Anyone going diving at Lake Pheonix next weekend? I can go either Saturday or Sunday
Barnabysdad - 6/14/2019 6:47 AM
I won’t be able to make it. If you aren’t able to find a buddy here, check out the Lake Phoenix Facebook group (it’s private, but they’ll add you if you request it). I’ve yet to have an issue finding a buddy on their group.
Barnabysdad - 4/27/2019 2:49 PM
I’m planning on being there with a few others Memorial Day weekend. meetup.com/find/?activity=true

Planning on arriving 5/24 (Friday) and staying through 5/26 (Sunday).
Frankenfish - 4/27/2019 8:09 PM
I might be able to make Sat or Sun.
Barnabysdad - 5/16/2019 8:34 AM
FYI...this event was canceled today due to lack of interest. If anyone is game to meet up, I may still run down there. Let me know.
dpan - 4/27/2019 1:31 PM
I’m new to the sight and wanted to see if anyone wants to dive Lake Pheonix in a few weeks. I live in Manassas which is about a 2.5hr drive so might be camping the night before.
Frankenfish - 4/27/2019 8:12 PM
Let me know dates.
Barnabysdad - 3/23/2019 4:36 PM
3/16/19. Camped and completed two dives. Had a good time. Vis 30’+ and the water temperature was 48 at 20’ or so. Looking forward to my next trip down there.
cville_diver - 7/20/2018 3:45 PM
Rating Added: 4
Nice lake with camping and easy access. Usually good to excellent viz. There are a number of things to visit - bus, boats, helicopter, etc. It would be great if the fill station wasn’t over a small hill from the dock.
NathanDTaylor702 - 5/26/2018 9:15 PM
Rating Added: 4
Was fun. Just getting back in to diving and it was a great place to jump back in to Diving 26May2018