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

We came to Lake Phoenix for our check out dives.  The staff was helpful and the site was very nice.  Exploring a sunken sailboat was great. The planes and the helicopter we did not see but will return  for another dive. I hope they do not put any more hub caps, cars, buses or garbage in the quarry.

Traveler's Dive Log

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