Did you know you can go scuba diving right here in Ohio?

Most people don’t know there’s a stunning, sapphire quarry in Sandusky County. Tucked away in the small town of Gibsonburg, Ohio, you’ll find White Star Quarry. It’s a little-known diving resort that Ohio explorers will fall in love with. Here’s why this hidden gem is worthy of your bucket list:

Welcome to White Starr Quarry, where the water is jaw-dropping, deep blue and crystal clear.

White Star Quarry/Facebook Address: 901 South Main Street, Gibsonburg, OH, 43431

The visibility rarely gets lower than 20 ft. and it averages in the 30 ft. - 40 ft. range, according to the quarry’s website.

White Star Quarry/Facebook As the water heats up in the warmer months, the visibility decreases somewhat, due to the added nutrients.

The designated scuba diving area will bring out your adventurous side. It costs $20 per person per day.

White Star Quarry/Facebook Scuba equipment, dive lights and underwater cameras are available to rent on site. For more information, click here.

Under the water, you never know what you’ll find. You’ll stumble across everything from sunken boats to a friendly fish or two.

White Star Quarry/Facebook You can even participate in an underwater pumpkin carving contest in the fall. (Creative bucket list item? Definitely.)

In the summer months, there is a designated swim area and beach available to visitors for a fee.

whitestarquarry.com The fee for ages 3-12 is $2 per person. Swimming for ages 13 and up is $4. For more information about swimming at the quarry, click here.

Even if you don’t get in the water, the scenery alone is worth the visit. White Star Park is truly beautiful.

White Star Quarry/Facebook Bring the family along for an unforgettable picnic and let the kids play on the nearby playground.

Have you ever been to White Star Quarry? If so, did you go scuba diving? Share your thoughts, photos and experiences with us!

White Star Quarry/Facebook

Address: 901 South Main Street, Gibsonburg, OH, 43431

As the water heats up in the warmer months, the visibility decreases somewhat, due to the added nutrients.

Scuba equipment, dive lights and underwater cameras are available to rent on site. For more information, click here.

You can even participate in an underwater pumpkin carving contest in the fall. (Creative bucket list item? Definitely.)

whitestarquarry.com

The fee for ages 3-12 is $2 per person. Swimming for ages 13 and up is $4. For more information about swimming at the quarry, click here.

Bring the family along for an unforgettable picnic and let the kids play on the nearby playground.

For more little-known quarries in Ohio, check out our previous article: This Hidden Quarry In Ohio Has Some Of The Bluest Water In The State.

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