Lake Phoenix

So this was my first time at a quarry and I didn’t know what to expect but this place is quite amazing. The staff was very friendly and helpful. They have a café on site which is a huge bonus if you are a scuba diver or camper. For scuba divers, check in was super easy and organized. If you are planning a trip, I would suggest filling out their waivers before you arrive… it just saves time. They are a fully equipped dive shop, so if you forget something or need to rent equipment they will most likely have what you need. There are showers and bathrooms on the premises which is really nice and convenient.
The actual quarry is pretty cool, the water is cold so I highly recommend a 7 mm wetsuit. Each group has a their own pavilion and the pavilions are nice and shaded which kept the area cooler and is great when you have full gear on! The benches have bungy cords to hook your tank up while away. The water is very clear which is great because this was my first time scuba diving outside of a pool environment. There are cool things to look at under the water like fish and random everyday items.
I would definitely recommend this place to someone or a group who is interested in diving!

I had a last minute request to certified to students in open water and dry suit in preparation for an upcoming vacation. The staff at Lake Phoenix was very accommodating and really made our dive experience awesome. The place is clean the water has good visibility and is plenty of places to stow your dive gear. All of the dive sites in the quarry or easy to navigate to and the entry area is easy to get in and out. A few rocks here and there but the place is fun. I highly recommend this place for training and just general fun diving you can’t go wrong.
The shop rents dive gear and can take care of all of your requests they also sell parts souvenirs and food when the food place is open. Plenty of parking and he won’t leave you disappointed.
Thanks we will be back

I have been coming to Lake Phenolx for several years prior to the new owner /​management. I have a yearly camping contract and have seen the changes happening, and they are nothing but incredible. Although currently closed during the week I am here in my RV and have the place to myself. I am a PADI instructor I bring students here and unlike before the change I have no problem with my students meeting the staff! The changes for working with my students and camping are amazing. Rob an his staff are doing GREAT things with property. I enjoy being here even when I’m not diving. Just a great place to hangout.

Lake Phoenix is better than it has ever been now that it is under new management. I had the pleasure of meeting the new owner, Rob, while standing on the dock waiting to start a night dive. Rob is a man that is passionate about SCUBA and truly desires to make Lake Phoenix a 1^st class SCUBA park. He has taken immense steps to improve the property by adding new attractions to the lake, improving the overall appearance of the buildings, and hiring a congenial staff that wants to help the customers.
As a PADI instructor, Lake Phoenix is the ideal place to conduct Open Water and any specialties that a student desires to learn. As a SCUBA diver, lake Phoenix is a place where you can conduct some super low stress dives and relax in the great outdoors.
In closing, if your looking for a great place to conduct low stress diving and enjoy the outdoors, I highly recommend that you visit Lake Phoenix.

*in my best movie voice* From the ashes of Lake Rawlings, comes… Lake Phoenix! Dun, dun, duuuuuh!
So, new ownership, still the same great lake, but with some improvements. I’m going to start out with what’s change from it’s previous form.
First, the guys at the front desk were far more cordial than previous ownership and working in this century as far as technology was concerned. Online waivers that you fill out before you get there are fantastic. Square terminals for payment made things smooth.
They took out the coin boxes on the showers, which is a classy move. I’ve always said I’d rather they just charge us a little more to get in, than to make us pay for showers.
Additionally, they’ve added a bunch of new leader lines under water. This is super handy especially when diving to see the plane; there are two booeys and if you dive the wrong one you’ll end up at a small boat. Also, there is now a submerged phone by the BlackHawk, it was comical to see it there.
As far as what’s the same, and could use a little improvement. I would honestly pay for a lake side bottle exchange service. It’s a LONG walk back to get your bottle refilled and really cuts into your dive times. It would also be nice if they made a plastic dive map, with distances, compass directions, etc… of the lake bottom. This would make underwater navigation so much easier.
The fish are plentiful near the dock and training pads and still love them some Vienna Sausages, which you can buy cans of for $ 1.50 at the main shop, totally recommend.
I’m so excited that Phoenix is still here. It’s just a fun place to hang-​out!