Bonneville Quarry

Bonneville Quarry in Utah's Wasatch Front region offers one of the western United States' most accessible freshwater diving experiences featuring clear quarry w...

Inland diving sites span diverse culinary regions. Lake Tahoe offers California and Nevada mountain dining. The Southwest sites near Lake Mead feature Las Vegas and Arizona cuisine. Utah's Homestead Crater area offers Western and Mormon regional food. Northern sites provide Rocky Mountain and Northwestern fare. Trail mix, jerky, and energy bars supplement the dining options near remote inland sites. Local diners and small-town restaurants provide hearty meals between dive days at altitude locations.

The Ritz-Carlton Lake Tahoe

Virgin River Hotel

Homestead Resort

Mammoth Mountain Inn

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.

Other Notable Inland Sites

Optimal conditions with excellent visibility.

Reduced visibility or challenging conditions.

Fly into the nearest regional airport and arrange ground transport. Local dive operators provide boat access to offshore sites.

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Bonneville Quarry