Mermet Springs is an 8.5 acre spring fed stone quarry, located in Southern Illinois. The quarry has 100 foot walls and wooded hills encompassing nearly half of its perimeter. The sheer walls are not only on the top but can be followed to depths of 120 ft. This quarry is devoted to diving and dive training. We have an array of items of interest for all divers. Whether it is our training platforms, easy entry docks, 15 - 120 ft. dives, or our many sunken treasures such as the Boeing 727 airplane used in the movie "U.S. Marshals", you are sure to find something of interest. Snorkeling, kayaking and on site camping for divers and their guests will round out your perfect weekend at Mermet Springs.

You can always come to our website and find out the latest in water and current weather conditions.

Every year we strive to improve our training facilities and add new attractions.  Our goal is to offer you a safe, fun, and a truly First Class dive site.

Our philosophy is to provide divers with the safest and most enjoyable diving experience in the Midwest! We offer local instruction and from beginning open water through instructor. We also offer technical instruction through PADI's DSAT program. You can even TRY SCUBA diving with our professional instructors to see if you would like to go on and become a certified diver.

Mermet Springs has been featured in many
national and area publications such as:

Sport Diver, January/February 2003, "THE PADUCAH SUN", August 5, 2002, "ILLINOIS NOW!", Summer 2002, "DIVE TRAINING" magazine, August 2002 Rodale's "SCUBA DIVING " magazine, June 2002, "OUTDOORS ILLINOIS" magazine, May 2002, "SKIN DIVER" magazine, March 2002, and "DIVE TRAINING" magazine, August 2000.

updated: Wed, August 27, 2008 8:22 AM