Jumps/USA/Vermont/Dorset Quarry

NO DIVING / SWIM AT OWN RISK*

Dorset Quarry Cliff Diving

Dorset, Vermont, United States

Jump spotSpot Type

WaterWater Type

40 ftJump Height

See notesWater Depth

See notesLedge Approach

NO DIVING / SWIM AT OWN RISK*

Alert details for this jump spot

Dorset Quarry is a seasonal managed quarry at 1848 Vermont Route 30. Check the official hours, waiver, signage, and no-diving rule before entering, and do not assume any ledge is approved for jumping.

The site is known, but the rules are explicit: cold quarry water, slick marble, no lifeguard, and posted no-diving language make this a rule-check-first listing.

Overview

Jumping at Dorset Quarry: At a Glance

Dorset Quarry is one of Vermonts best-known quarry swimming locations, but it is not an unmanaged free-for-all. The official site lists the address on Vermont Route 30, a Memorial Day to Columbus Day operating window, waiver flow, no lifeguard, and no-diving language. The public guidance keeps the 40-foot jump reference for context while shifting the public page toward current access rules, cold-water risk, slick marble, crowding, and careful use of permitted areas only.

Quick Answer

Key Takeaway

The site is known, but the rules are explicit: cold quarry water, slick marble, no lifeguard, and posted no-diving language make this a rule-check-first listing.

Quick Answer

Key Takeaway

The site is known, but the rules are explicit: cold quarry water, slick marble, no lifeguard, and posted no-diving language make this a rule-check-first listing.

Conditions and planning notes

Important Info for Cliff Diving at Dorset Quarry

Water Depth

The quarry is deep in places, but depth can vary by ledge, line, visibility, and underwater shelves. No jump should be considered without current site permission and direct landing-zone inspection.

Access

Use the official Dorset Quarry address, hours, waiver process, parking details, and closure updates. Access is seasonal and managed, so older community descriptions are not enough.

Approach

Enter from the designated quarry access and parking flow only. Keep the page focused on official entry, swim areas, and neighborhood-respect expectations rather than informal ledge directions.

Hazards

Cold quarry water, slick marble, abrupt underwater shelves, crowding, parking pressure, no lifeguard, seasonal closures, and no-diving rules.

Ledge Notes

Earlier jump reports reference quarry ledges, but the operator currently posts no-diving language. Treat every ledge as off-limits unless current on-site rules clearly say otherwise.

Safety Notes

Cold water, slick marble, abrupt ledges, crowding, no lifeguard coverage, and posted no-diving language are the core safety concerns. Follow current operator rules and leave if conditions or signage are unclear.

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Map location

Dorset Quarry

Dorset, Vermont, United States

43.23754, -73.08414

40 ftWater pending

Quick Facts

RegionVermont

LocationDorset area

Nearest AddressSee map

Coordinates43.23754, -73.08414

DirectionsGoogle Maps

Jump TypeJump spot

Water TypeWater

Jump Height40 ft

Water DepthVerify onsite

Ledge ApproachVaries seasonally

Best SeasonVaries seasonally

Look Before You Jump

Check current rules and open dates

Verify water depth from the water, not the ledge

Confirm exits and swimming routes

Inspect water clarity and submerged hazards

Read posted signs and respect closures

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What to know about Cliff jumping at Dorset Quarry.

Dorset Quarry sits around Dorset, Vermont, United States, putting this quarry-water spot in the orbit of Dorset and the broader Vermont area of United States. Use the saved coordinates and current map view as a starting point, then confirm the exact approach locally because cliff-jumping access can change around parks, private land, roads, shorelines, and water-management areas.

The best-season note is memorial day-columbus day, but that should still be checked against recent weather and water levels. Conditions are not static: rain, snowmelt, drought, changing water levels, current, and weekend crowding can all change what looks like the same jump from one visit to the next. Treat saved route notes as background, not as a present-day clearance to jump.

The main assumed risks include moving saltwater, hard exits, changing swell, hidden rocks, and delayed rescue access. Access may be seasonal, so parking, gates, trails, and enforcement should be checked close to the visit date. Before anyone climbs to a ledge, inspect the landing zone from the water, identify the exit, look for submerged rocks or debris, and be willing to walk away if the depth, footing, legality, or rescue options are uncertain.

FAQs

Common questions about Cliff Diving at Dorset Quarry.

Is Dorset Quarry open to visitors?+

The official quarry site describes seasonal access, generally from Memorial Day through Columbus Day, with updated hours and closures posted by the operator.

Can you dive at Dorset Quarry?+

The operator posts no-diving language. Older jump-height references do not replace current rules, signs, waiver terms, or staff direction.

How high are the jumps at Dorset Quarry?+

The saved height note includes a 40-foot reference, but that should be treated as historical context only. Current site rules and water conditions come first.

What are the main hazards at Dorset Quarry?+

Cold water, slick marble, abrupt underwater shelves, crowding, no lifeguard coverage, and seasonal management changes are the main concerns.

What should I check before going?+

Check the official hours, closure notices, waiver requirements, parking instructions, posted signs, and whether swimming areas are limited on the day you visit.