Haigh Quarry ~ Kankakee, IL
• Find Out More About The Quarry: www.haighquarry.com
Highlights:
Attractions: mining equipment, lots of fish, cabin cruiser, dump truck, amphibious vehicle
Distance: 4 1/2 hours (270 miles)
Amenities: dressing rooms, air fills, nitrox, picnic tables & BBQ grills, rental gear, covered docks, concessions, beach building with fireplace, rinse off area, beach walk in entry, training platforms
Max Depth: 90’
Visibility: 35' (spring) / 15' (fall)
Water Temp: mid-30s (winter) / low 80s (summer)
Phone: 815-939-7797
Directions:
• I-270 north to I-70 east
• At about 100 miles, exit onto I-57 north in Effingham, IL
• At about 150 miles, use exit 315 in Kankakee and turn left
• Go south(left) at stop light onto Rte. 50
• Go 7 stop lights south to North Street, turn left (east)
• Head east for 1 1/4 miles
• Go past a row of houses, last house is blue and white
• A dive flag will be on your right (south) at the asphalt lane
About the Quarry:
Tina Haigh and her husband acquired the 12-acre former limestone quarry in 1978. What started out as a family gathering place eventually opened up as a diving quarry. A wide variety of large platforms makes it a popular site for students, many from Chicago.
Entrance fee for the quarry is $20.00 per diver/$10 per non-diver for the day.
Rules:
• No pets
• No fishing or spearfishing
• No non-divers under age 12
Lodging:
HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS
62 Ken Hayes Drive, Bradley
815-932-4411
24ft breakfast bar $65.00
QUALITY INN
800 N. Kinzie Rte. 50, Bradley
815-939-3501
Newly Remodeled $69.00 Hot Breakfast Buffet
FAIRFIELD INN
1550 St. Rte. 50, Bourbonnais
815-935-1334
$65.00 w/ deluxe continental breakfast
HAMPTON INN
60 Ken Hayes Drive, Bradley
815-932-8369
Continental Breakfast $69.00
LEES INN
1500 N. Rte. 50, Bradley
815-932-8080
Breakfast buffet $59.00
MOTEL 6
1311 Rte. 50, Bradley
815-933-2300
$37.99 Does not offer a discount.
NOTE: Ask for discount rates for divers. Mention Haigh Quarry. Book rooms early, as they fill quickly.
Reviews:
• Shore Diving.com
• Dive Training.com