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Mermet Springs is an 8.5 acre flooded limestone quarry located in Southern Illinois. The park is closed on Wednesday's Summer Hours are generally April through November<br> Winter Hours are generally December through March Hours vary by day, although reservations can be made in advance. Divers are encouraged to check with the park for hours and fees. ==Underwater Features== All underwater features are marked with buoys. *Airplanes **Boeing 727 (used in the movie U.S. Marshals) **Cessna 152 **Cherokee 150 *Vehicles **Ambulance **Pickup truck **School Bus **Submarine **Train Boxcar *Other Attractions **Alligator Sculpture **Shark Sculpture *Training Platforms at various depths **15 ft **20 ft **65 ft **80 ft **100 ft *Typical Life **American Paddlefish **Catfish ==Facilities== *Training (PADI affiliated) *Parking *Dive Shop *Changing and Toilets *Air and Nitrox *Pavilions (can be reserved in advance) ==Camping== *Primitive facilities *Fire Pits available ==Contact Information== Mermet Springs<br> 6724 N. US Hwy 45<br> Belknap, IL 62908<br> Telephone:<br> +1 (618) 527-DIVE (3483)<br> +1 (618) 658-3811 (Fax)<br> Email: mermetsprings@verizon.net