Lake Rules & Safety Guidelines

Welcome to Silver Cup Lake Adventures! To ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all visitors, please follow these rules while on-site at Silver Cup Lake:

Who Can Explore the Lake?

  • Scuba Divers: Open Water Certification or higher is required (proof of certification must be provided from a nationally recognized agency such as PADI, SSI, NAUI, or SDI). Student divers are welcome but must be accompanied by a certified instructor or affiliated dive shop and scheduled appropriately.

  • Snorkelers: No certification is required; however, all participants must stay within their personal skill and comfort limits. Life jackets are required.

  • Swimmers: Just want to dip in and enjoy the lake? Swim at your leisure and head out to the floating dock for some fun! Life jackets are required.

  • Paddlers (Kayaks & SUP): Surface access — no diving, or jumping from boards. Life jackets are required.

  • Pedal Boats: Surface access — no diving, or jumping from boat. Life jackets are required.

General Rules

  • Every guest entering the park must purchase a day pass and sign a liability waiver at the time of booking. No exceptions!

  • Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult at all times!

  • NO SMOKING ALLOWED ON SITE

  • NO ALCOHOL ALLOWED ON SITE

  • No fishing allowed on site

  • No camping available at this time

  • No glass containers — please dispose of trash in designated bins

  • No lifeguard on duty — all activities are at your own risk! Liability waiver MUST be signed by every visitor entering the property

  • All water activities carry inherent risks. Guest must acknowledge and accept these risks

  • We reserve the right to restrict access or close areas due to weather or safety concerns

  • By entering the property, you grant permission for Silver Cup Lake Adventures to photograph or record you for promotional purposes, without compensation.

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Minors:

  • All minors must be accompanied by an adult at all times while on premises.

  • A daily entry pass is required for each minor and accompanying adult.

  • An adult must complete and sign a waiver on behalf of the minor prior to entry.

Final Acknowledgment

By entering Silver Cup Lake Scuba Adventures, you acknowledge the inherent risks of scuba diving in a deep, spring-fed quarry and accept full responsibility for your own safety. You agree to release Silver Cup Lake Adventures LLC and its staff from any liability for injury, loss, or damage incurred during your visit.

Thank you for helping us create a safe, respectful, and memorable experience at Silver Cup Lake.

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