FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is the charge for admission for Non- Divers to White Star Quarry?
FREE! The taxpayers of Sandusky County insure that there is no charge for non divers visiting the quarry. There is only a charge for diving, snorkeling and swimming.Are Pets allowed at White Star?
Yes! Dogs are allowed at the park but must be kept on a leash at all times. Pets are not allowed in the scuba entrances or swim areas and should not be allowed to swim. Please be a responsible pet owner and clean up after your pet. Please leave your Crocodiles and Alligators at home.Is swimming allowed at White Star Quarry?
Yes! There is a designated swimming area with lifeguards and swim platforms and a sandy beach. Swimming outside of the swim area is prohibited. There is a fee for swimming.Is Enriched Air (Nitrox) available at the Quarry?
Yes! During Scuba concession hours, there is EAN36 available to certified Enriched Air Divers and students with instructors.I need to do an emergency Assistance Plan for the Quarry for a course I am taking. What information can you help me with?
Sometimes the best assistance plans are the easiest, it is simply, call 911.Is Rental Scuba Equipment available?
Yes! A full line of rental equipment including scuba equipment, underwater cameras, and dive lights are all available.How do I arrange camping at the Park?
White Star Campground is across the street from the Park's main entrance. All sites have water and electric hookup and you need to register in advance at lovemyparks.com.Is there anything for non-divers to do?
Most Definitely. Aside from the swim area, a fantastic playground and park area is located on the park property and there are numerous hiking trails available on the 800 acres of property at the park. Fishing is allowed if you hold an Ohio fishing license.
How do I register for diving?
Diving is available on the weekends by registering at the scuba concession on the diving side of the quarry. Registration in person in required and you may only dive when the scuba concession is staffed.
Can I Night Dive?
Night diving is not permitted without special arrangements, made well in advance and may not be available at all due to staffing concerns.
Is there a Dive Shop on the site?
Yes. The scuba concession has a small dive shop on the site that is operated on the weekends. This shop offers air fills and nitrox fills, equipment rentals and an assortment of those "often-forgotten-and-sometimes-broken" items. There is also an assortment of T-shirts and hats available.
Is there a charge for parking?
Since this is a county park there is ample parking that is always free. It is however, illegal to park on the grass anywhere in the park area other than the campground. The diving area beyond the gate is limited to divers and their guests.
How Clear is the water?
The underwater visibility of the quarry changes as the summer progresses. In the winter and early spring the water is colder so the visibility is spectacular, rivaling the Carribean in clarity. As the water warms up the visibility diminishes somewhat as more nutrients are introduced into the water. The visibility rarely gets lower than 20ft and is often times in the 30ft - 40ft range.