Lake Rawlings
Location
From Blacksburg, take I-81 to exit 150A to 460 East. Take U.S. 460
East into Blackstone. Look for Route 40, and go East to McKenney, VA. Turn
Right on U.S. 1, Heading South. Go approximately 5 1/2 miles, passing the
Nottoway Motel/Restaurant on Left. After crossing Route 712, Go 1.2 miles to
Route 629, and Turn Right. Go 1.4 miles on Route 629 to Quarry Lane and turn
right. Quarry Lane ends at our driveway. There should be small dive flag signs
and the intersection of Route 1 and 629, and 629 and Quarry Lane.
Description
This is a quarry that was mined for granite during the
construction of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel. An aquifer was hit and Lake
Rawlings was created. The bottom is granite, so there is not much to stir up.
The visibility is very good and averages between 20'-50'. The maximum depth is
65', but most of what there is to see is above 30'. Attractions include
off-shore floating dock, lots of fish, 4 training platforms, school bus, two
cabin cruisers, "The Replacements" sailboat, 4 smaller boats, 2 cars, and
countless lawn ornaments.
Other Info
Lake Rawlings
