Cliff Jumping & Diving at Fredericksburg Quarry in Fredericksburg, Virginia

About this spot

This flooded rock quarry sits west of I-95 near the University of Mary Washington, reached via Fall Hill Avenue/Bragg Road. It's genuinely popular with local swimmers, kayakers, and even water-rescue crews who train here, but the property is privately owned and posted with "no trespassing" signs — anyone jumping risks a trespassing charge on top of the water itself. Depth drops off quickly from the quarry walls, but a University of Mary Washington student drowned here in 2006, and water-safety officials have specifically cited this quarry when urging life jackets for open-water swimming. There are no official height markers or maintained trail; approach and exposure are entirely on the visitor. Runners and mountain bikers share the surrounding trails.

Safety first. Cliff jumping is inherently dangerous and can cause serious injury or death. Conditions — water depth, submerged hazards, and access — change constantly. CliffScout is community-sourced reference information, not a guarantee a spot is safe. Always assess the conditions yourself before jumping, and never jump where you're unsure. You assume all risk.

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