Dive
Adventures in Our Lake
The Airplane
An Airostar 601B rests in about 45 ft. of
water. Find it below the blue buoy. This is a favorite
dive, so try not to stir up the bottom on the way to the
plane — someone wants to be able to see it after you. Over
the wall is the road back to the Budweiser and the Four
Doors.
Horseshoe Chimney
A vertical chimney you enter on the north
wall at a depth of about 50 ft, then ascend to the surface
through spring fed turquoise-blue water. It may be a bit of
swim to get over to it, but this is a fun little adventure;
open to the surface, it does not require cave training.
The Budweiser
A small open-bow boat resting at about 85
ft. Find her just off the line that drops down from the
floating dock. Makes a good stop on a multi-level dive,
heading back from the plane, just before you head up for
your safety stop on the upper road. It’s a favorite place
for intermediate freedivers to hit too.
Cabin Cruiser
Resting in 100 ft. of water, she can be
found by following the line down from our 20 ft. deep
hanging platform. Deeper dives demand careful planning;
watch your time.
Four Doors
Large openings carved into the wall by
miners lead into the old blacksmith shop. Please do not
enter overhead environments unless you have cave specialty
certification and all the essential equipment.
The Air Cave
Depending on water level, the entrance is
usually below the surface 5-8 ft. A fun place to stop
before or after your dive. The air here is captive and can
get stale; be careful, don’t stay too long, and watch your
head on the way in and out.
Misc. sights along the upper road
In addition to the other attractions
indicated on this photo, here are a few more to look for
(all found at depths suitable for new divers). Heading
south from the entry point you’ll find: a statue of a
gorilla, a computer workstation, several dive training
platforms (below the white and red buoys), and what we call
the Detroit graveyard. (If you find anything in the
graveyard that’s in better shape than what you’re currently
driving, you’re welcome to talk to us about salvage
rights.)