DUTCH SPRINGS WEEKEND INFORMATION  

DIRECTIONS:  From the East - take 95 to 78W, then 33N (Exit 71) to Rte 22W to Rte. 191 N. After about one mile make a left at light for Hanoverville Rd. and it is a mile down on left. It takes approximately 90 minutes from Hackensack. If you want to take a breakfast stop, add another 30 minutes

TIME: There will be a long line to get in.  Plan on being there early and on line before 7:30 am (7 am recommended). You will need to stand on line to turn in your waiver, pay admission, and purchase 2 tank refills before being allowed in.

FEES: Daily entry is about $35. If you plan on doing a night dive (Advanced Students and Certified Divers Only) it’s an extra $5. Camping within the park is $10.00/pp.  If you brought 2 full scuba tanks with you they will be used for the two dives on Saturday. Therefore you must purchase 2 low pressure "air refills" for Sunday’s two dives.  

AIR REFILLS:  When you purchase your admissions tickets Saturday morning you should also purchase 2 low pressure (3000 psi) air refills for Sunday.   When finished on Saturday afternoon drop off your tanks at the filling station near the main gate and pick them up Sunday morning. Note:  There is a fee for the air fills.  Remember, you must have at least 2700 psi in your tank to do each certification dive.

SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES:  Be inside the gate by 8:00 a.m.  When you pass through the main gate turn right and proceed past the air fill building to the peninsula.  You will need to pick a spot within our group area to lay out all your gear. You can park down by the water to unload your gear, but you  will have to move your car to the upper lot behind the refreshment center after unloading.  We highly recommend brining a tarp.  The grass is wet, especially in the early AM.

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ACCOMMODATIONS: You can camp within the park and you must bring your own camping gear (tent, sleeping bag, lantern, etc). Bathroom and shower facilities are available. If you aren't into roughing it, you can stay in Allentown about 10 minutes away. We typically use the Red Roof Inn for approx. $70 . 610-264-5404. Ask for Bill. Tell them you are a STUDENT with 1-877-SCUBA-USA. You can also drive home and back.

LUNCH:  You will be responsible for brining or purchasing your own refreshments and lunch.  There's a Noble Romans Pizza located in the Refreshment Center not far from our dive site.   However, we recommend packing your own lunch and refreshments since there could be a long line at the Refreshment Center and you'll need to be on time for all of your dives and training sessions.  

CAMPING AND NIGHT DIVING: Adults: $10.00 per person per night plus next day’s admission. Children: 5 - 9 years old $5.00 per person per night plus next day’s admission Children under 5 are FREE

EQUIPMENT: You are responsible for your own personal equipment and for picking up your Rental SCUBA Equipment. You will be wearing a 7mm wetsuit, which you must try on before going to Dutch Springs to ensure proper fit. Purchasing Neoprene gloves is also highly recommended.

You should reserve your equipment in advance and pick it up before the weekend. 

This information is provided as an overview only. To get up to date details visit the Dutch Springs website