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Lake Phoenix (previously Lake Rawlings)
 1 Quarry Lane, Rawlings, VA 23876
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Max Depth: 61-70ft/19-21m
Average Viz: 36-40ft/11-12m
Entry Type: Shore
Bottom Composition: Rock
Aquatic Life: Plenty To See
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Rating: 3.81 by 102 divers
Spring: 66-70°F/19-21°C
Summer: 81-85°F/27-29°C
Fall: 71-75°F/22-24°C
Winter: Under 50°F/10°C
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Lake Phoenix (previously Lake Rawlings) is a shore accessible fresh water dive site, located at 1 Quarry Lane, Rawlings, VA 23876. This dive site has an average rating of 3.81 out of 5 from 102 scuba divers. The maximum depth is 61-70ft/19-21m. The average visibility is 36-40ft/11-12m. This dive site provides bathrooms and airfills. Training platforms are available.
We are honored to be your host here in beautiful Brunswick County, Virginia where you will find one of the cleanest and clearest quarry’s in the mid-Atlantic region. Because of the water quality and the picturesque location in the small town of Rawlings, Lake Phoenix is a multi-purpose site that provides opportunities to swim, snorkel, kayak, and scuba dive. There are numerous roofed pavilions where divers can don and doff their gear. The newly improved restroom facility offers hot showers that will help divers stave off chills when they exit the water, especially during cold days.
Besides the water activities available, visitors can fully enjoy camping (RV sites with electricity), overnight rental trailers, picnic areas, and sand volleyball courts.
For visitors who simply want to enjoy nature and "get away from it all", the surrounding environment provides ample opportunities to rest and relax. Nature lovers may see an abundance of wild-life including beaver, turtles, deer, a wide variety of birds species, and squirrels. If you look close enough, you may even see the cow killer ant!
The water of the lake (quarry) itself is supplied by an active aquifer, and offers a spectacular underwater world with outstanding visibility, filled with colorful fish (bluegill and bass that we consider our pets; no fishing allowed), turtles, and crawfish.There are also amazing granite walls and underwater rock formations that will take your breath away.
Lake surface temperatures during the summer can exceed 80 degrees (f). There are distinct thermoclines that stay around 44 degrees (f), making wetsuits and drysuits necessary for divers who like exploring the deeper areas. Winter water temperatures can get below 50 degrees (f).
Numerous large objects have been submerged in the quarry (a plane, helicopter, several vans and buses, boats, etc.), giving divers interesting things to see and explore. There is a large posted dive map near the docks that will help orient you as you plan your dive to visit those attractions.
Groups and families alike will appreciate and fully enjoy our facility, making a visit to Lake Phoenix a perfect Virginia get-away and/or vacation spot!