Lake Phoenix (formerly known as Lake Rawlings) is a good sized beautiful lake that was at one time a granite quarry.  Depths up to 65 feet, and all sorts or neat stuff to explore such as two school buses, boats, and lots of special treats.

About 60 miles south of Richmond VA,Take I-95 south to Exit 51, I-85 South (near Petersburg).  Take Exit 39 Rawlings and turn right towards the Nottoway Inn.  After 0.2 miles, at the "T" intersection, turn left onto Route 1 South.  After 1 mile, at the dive flag sign, turn right onto Rawlings Rd/Route 629.  After 1.4 miles, turn right onto Quarry Lane (dirt road).  Follow Quarry Lane straight to the main gate!

Lake Phoenix Scuba Park

I have been to Lake Phoenix (it's now called that) a few times.  Here is what is great:  I have a lot of friends that haven't dove in a while and this is a perfect place to get back into it.  There are a lot of things placed in the lake for diving amusement.  One of my favorite is the carousel horses.    There are a lot of lake fish and can be friendly.  The temperature is great if you stay in the 20 foot range...however, as you go deeper, it gets drastically colder.  But when you get out your nice again.    Swimmers are welcome with divers on the weekend.  Shop is full service and friendly.   Dogs are welcome and we brought a little grill for burgers; a nice afternoon to just hang out.  And since I live in VA it's a way to keep up my skills.

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