How to Make a Reservation or Rent Gear at Haigh Quarry

Haigh Quarry takes reservations for groups of all sizes, and you can either reserve rental gear in advance or pick it out when you arrive. The site states that when you make a reservation, your rental gear will be ready to go. To start, use the Reservations page or call the quarry at 815.939.7797.

What you need to know first

• Entry fee: $30 per diver, per day.
• Hours: In October, the quarry is open weekends as normal and weekdays by appointment. The closing date is Oct 30.
• Location: 2738 E 2000N Rd, Kankakee, IL 60901.
• Liability form: Complete the online liability form, print it at home, and bring it in. The site says this gets you in the water faster.
• Parking rule: No parking on Haigh Quarry property or the road from 11pm to 5am.

How to make a reservation

1. Go to the Reservations page on haighquarry.com, or call 815.939.7797.
2. Tell them your group size. The site says reservations are accepted for all size groups.
3. If you need gear, request it as part of the reservation. The site states your rental gear will be ready when you arrive.
4. Before your visit, complete the online liability form, print it, and bring the printed copy with you.
5. Check Quarry Hours and Temps & Visibility before you go, since hours change by season and conditions are updated regularly.

Expected result: Your spot and any rental gear are held for your visit, and you can enter the water faster with a completed liability form.

How to rent gear

• Advance reservation: Reserve equipment when you book, and it will be ready for you.
• Walk-in: You can also pick out gear when you stop in.
• The site says they carry all the equipment you need for a safe and fun dive.

If you want a specific item or size, reserving ahead is the safer choice — walk-in availability depends on what is on hand when you arrive.

Common snags to plan around

• Weekday access in October: Weekdays are by appointment only, so a weekday visit needs to be arranged in advance.
• Season end: The quarry closes Oct 30, so plan around that date.
• Forms: The liability form must be completed online, printed, and brought in — not just submitted digitally.
• Conditions: Water temperature and visibility change, so check the Temps & Visibility page rather than assuming conditions from a previous trip.

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