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What
thickness wetsuit do you recommend?
We recommend a minimum of a 7mm wetsuit with a hood and gloves.
The surface temperature in the summer
is in the mid to upper 70's (°F), however there are thermoclines
throughout the lake. There is about a 10ºF drop every 30 feet.
The bottom stays in the mid to upper 40's year round.
Can I bring my pet with me to Dutch Springs?
Dutch Springs does not allow dogs or other pets inside the gate
of our property. Working animals, with proof of identity, are always
welcome. If you choose to bring your pet, it must stay in our outer
parking lot-outside of our gate at all times.
Do you rent SCUBA equipment?
Dutch Springs rents 80 cubic foot regular air and 32% nitrox tanks,
weights, weight belts and dive locators for people with solo diving
certifications. All other equipment should be rented at your local
dive shop. If you would like to rent anything from Dutch Springs,
please call to make a reservation at 610-759-2270. Click
here for air-fill ticket and equipment rental information.
Can I Scuba dive without a buddy?
To dive at Dutch Springs you must have a buddy or a current solo
diving certification card. If you have a current solo diving certification
card, you would need to show your card, fill out additional paperwork
and rent a dive locator. Click here for
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Do
you allow camping on any nights other than Friday and Saturday?
Camping on nights other than Fridays or
Saturdays is available only with pre-arrangements made with us by
scuba instructors. The instructor must remain on the property for
the night and take responsibility for the people camping with them.
Can I bring my RV camping at Dutch Springs?
RV's are allowed at Dutch Springs. RV parking is located in our
upper parking lots. Dutch Springs does not have any hookups like
water, electric or sewer at this time. Two bathhouses
with heated showers, toilets and changing areas are open 24 hours
a day. Click here for RV'ing and camping
information.
Do you allow SCUBA diving during rain and thunderstorms?
Diving is allowed during rain. If conditions are favorable for thunderstorms,
our staff will monitor the radar, watch weather
conditions and notify divers if they should not be entering
the water.
Can I learn to SCUBA dive through Dutch Springs?
No, Dutch Springs does not hold any certification classes. You should
look in your phone book for dive shops in your area.
Does DutchSprings recycle?
Yes, for information about our recycling program, please click the banner below.
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