The Oregon coast is a spectacular blend of ocean, coves, inlets, forests, and mountains - having long been a popular destination point for divers of all abilities. We have included here some well-known sites for your underwater pleasure - from Southern Oregon all the way North to Tillamook Bay. Please check with the local resource providers for detailed information for planning a safe and enjoyable dive!

Oregon

Curry County

Divers will travel far and wide to find the best diving. But those who live in the United States have plenty of great diving on their doorstep as well, with plentiful access to the Atlantic Ocean, the Pacific Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico. From warm-water reefs to temperate seas, here are some of the top places to scuba dive in the United States.

United States

Very quiet place. Good to mix a familly pic-nic and a shore dive with friends.

About 4 miles North of Brookings

Twin Rocks is also known as Lone Ranch.

Brookings

Twin Rocks

Another quintessential Oregon Coast diving site, also known as Lone Ranch.  The facilities include picnic tables and restrooms, and, on a sunny day, you can't beat the beachcombing!  You'll find the best diving to the North, after a short kick to the deeper water.

About 4 miles North of Brookings, you'll see the beach area and the turn off.

Twin Rocks (Lone Ranch)

Cold water lake dive. good for dry suit training

West of Siskiyou Lake

Castle Lake

Shallow Lake for training. Cold water.

West of Mount Shasta City

Siskiyou Lake



South to Florence, Oregon. Entry site closest to bridge/highway.

Woahink Lake

This is an altitude dive and the trail in is steep. Lots of tourists but basically no divers except for us fools into torture. Beware the altitude change as lake is at 6100 feet and parking lot is at 6900 feet. If you call ahead and arrange with Crater Lake park rangers they may haul your gear back up the hill at end of day in exchange for recovery of gear. You may want a dry suit as water Temp. in August was 42 F 

From Cleatwood cove on North side of lake a 1 mile long 700 foot drop trail to lake. 

Crater Lake

http://www.scubascribbles.com/north-jetty-dive-park-dive-site-florence-oregon/

The Florence North Jetty

Good crabbing

Florence, Oregon. From US 101, turn on Rhododendron Drive. It heads west, then north, following alongside the Siuslaw River to the ocean.  Drive past Harbor Vista County Park, and watch for Jetty Road, which will take you out to the north jetty.

North Jetty Florence is also known as Siuslaw River, Crab Hole.

North Jetty Florence

Shallow Lake with cold water...

West of Redding

Whiskeytown Lake

The west side of the island declines to 40 feet, then a wall down to 130 and a flat landing at 130. The visibility can vary due to small current and dirt. This is an advanced dive.

Head east on Hwy 126, turn right at Cougar Dam Rd/Natl Forest Develop Road 19 Rd, Slight right at Aufderheide Dr go about 3 miles , Slight right to stay on Aufderheide Dr go about 100 ft., Turn right to stay on Aufderheide Dr go 6.3 miles, Turn left at Natl Forest Develop Road 500 Rd go 1.1 miles, Continue until you find south boat ramp.

Dirt Island

The west side is sloped down to 100ft. as you travel east the wall becomes vertical and drops deeper than 100. The water temp. varies during the time of year. Summer surface temperature is around 70 degrees and about 46 at depth. The visibility opens up around 60ft. This is an advanced dive.

This is a wall dive on Cougar Reservoir.

Twin Rocks

Snorkeling and Scuba Diving at Twin Rocks