Other Notable US Inland Dive Sites
About Other Notable Inland Sites
The United States offers remarkable inland diving beyond the Florida springs, from high-altitude lake diving to unique geothermal springs. Lake Mead and Lake Powell on the Nevada-Arizona border provide freshwater diving with submerged canyons and the ruins of old St. Thomas townsite visible beneath Lake Mead. Lake Tahoe on the California-Nevada border is one of the deepest lakes in North America at 500 meters offering altitude diving with Emerald Bay wall, Rubicon Wall, and small boat wrecks in crystal-clear cold water. Mammoth Lakes in California provides high-altitude training dives in clear cold mountain water. Montana's Flathead Lake features clear cold water with the wreck of the Silver City steamer. Utah's Homestead Crater is a unique geothermal spring inside a 55-foot limestone dome with 28 to 30 degree water creating a surreal diving environment. Idaho's Lucky Peak Reservoir and numerous quarry dive sites across the country provide accessible training environments.
Highlights
- ✓Lake Tahoe deep altitude diving at Emerald Bay
- ✓Homestead Crater geothermal limestone dome
- ✓Lake Mead submerged St. Thomas townsite
- ✓Lake Powell clear canyon diving
- ✓Mammoth Lakes high-altitude training
Dive Site Map: Other Notable Inland Sites
1 mapped dive sites in this region. Click a marker for a quick look and a link to the full site guide.
Getting There
Fly into the nearest regional airport and arrange ground transport. Local dive operators provide boat access to offshore sites.
Local Transport
Rental cars provide flexibility. Local dive boats operate from main harbors.