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Chillicothe Recreation Area
 20205 N State Route 29, Chillicothe, IL 61523
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Max Depth: 26-30ft/8-9m
Average Viz: 5-10ft/2-3m
Entry Type: Shore
Bottom Composition: Clay/Muck
Aquatic Life: Might See Something
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Rating: 3.00 by 5 divers
Spring: 61-65°F/16-18°C
Winter: 61-65°F/16-18°C
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Chillicothe Recreation Area is a shore accessible fresh water dive site, located at 20205 N State Route 29, Chillicothe, IL 61523. This dive site has an average rating of 3.00 out of 5 from 5 scuba divers. The maximum depth is 26-30ft/8-9m. The average visibility is 5-10ft/2-3m. Training platforms are available.
This site is part of a 3 lake chain and locally owned and used as a camp ground, paintball area. The lake is fairly small and offers 3 boats an airplane and a few piles of rocks. Water is clear. This site has very close parking and all underwater attractions are tied together and marked with floating balls.
Admission price is a bit steep at $15 a person.