Texas

Walker 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

Blue Lagoon Scuba Park outside of Huntsville, TX is a good training site.  Good for OW and Rescue training.  Great camping.

North of Huntsville. Shore entry.

Huntsville

Blue Lagoon Scuba Park



15-minute drive south of downtown Houston

288 Lake is also known as Tiki Lake, The Reef.

288 Lake

Though it's better known as a training spot for scuba divers, Twin Lakes is the perfect place to cool off without having to fight the traffic, and the crowds, in Galveston. Just 20 minutes south of downtown off the farm roads of 288, this aquifer-fed pool is clear enough for the aforementioned training and features five sunken fishing boats, a school bus and an Airstream trailer. Above ground there are floating docks, picnic tables, overnight campsites and a snack bar. Bass, catfish, turtle and perch live in the water, and if you're not there to dive admission is only $5. Just note that no alcohol or glass containers are allowed on the property. 31 acre lake, bass, catfish, turtles; 50ft deep, 20 ft viz; campsites, picnic tables, air fills; About 20 minutes from Houston, go south on hiway 288 to hiway 6, go east for 1.8 miles to the park.

Twin Lakes Scuba Park

When you just absolutely need to get wet...Underwater attractions: Small passenger jet; country music star Ray Price's tour bus; various vehicles and sundry items.

Drive up to the dock. Athens, Texas

Athens Scuba Park

There are 2 small platforms in the lake at roughly 15ft ( 4.6m ).

Entering Tyler State Park, the dive site is located by the pick-nick tables on the North East side of the lake.

Tyler State Park Lake

Has many wrecks for all levels of divers. Main attraction is the C-130 aircraft.

Mammoth Lake is located right off Dixie Rd. Hydrosports Scuba is the shop located on the lake. Plenty of parking at the shop or at your own covered pavilion, with the dock located right next to where you park.

The park is closed during the winter season.

Mammoth Lake

Windy Point Park is one of the top diving "hot spots" in the Central Texas area. It has been recognized by various divers and instructors from all over the state. 

Divers with advanced training and experience, can enjoy the deep underwater canyon wall, plunging to depths well over 100 feet. Dress warmly however- the temperatures at that depth can differ 30 degrees from the surface 


NW of Austin, TX.

Windy Point Park

Lake Travis is an exciting destination for amateur and technical divers alike.  Destination dives include the Shaker Plant, which was used to process the construction materials used to build the lake’s dam, with some features at recreational depths and others extending beyond 100 feet deep.  In addition, there are walls and grottoes to explore, along with forests of sunken pecan trees.  Along the aptly named Wreck Alley, you’ll find a permanent line that leads to a series of wrecks ranging from houseboats to sailboats. As you make your way from one site to the next, you’ll find yourself in the company of yellow spotted and channel catfish, perch and bass, tilapia, and crappies.  Visibility averages 8-10 feet, and charters are available. Located just 14 miles northwest of downtown Austin, this is a great place to spend a day or make several dives over the course of an extended period of time.

Lake Travis, Austin



State Park has Platforms for Training and a few sunken boats, 

Mansfield Dam

A great local dive site near the DFW Metroplex.  It is a spring fed 22 acre lake/quarry.  Visibility is usually good.  It is limited to divers and snorkelers--no boating or fishing.  Catfish and perch abound.  There are a number of interesting objects to discover underwater--an American Airlines plane, a boat, and an artificial shark are all marked with buoys but there is also a casket that you might just find while out exploring. Air fills on site.  Picnic shelters.  Camping.  Hot showers in a bath house. www.clearspringsscubapark.com--is their website

From Dallas: Take Hwy. 80 East to Terrell exit. Once you exit, you will proceed 7 miles passing through the downtown area of Terrell and turn left at the Exxon (429 North). Travel 7 miles to Cedar Grove Road (Cty Rd 346) and tur4n right. Go 1 mile and the gate entrance is on our left. Be sure to look for the Dive Flag sign.

The Scuba Ranch

Clear Springs Scuba Park is a 21 acre quary specifically for diving and dive training.  It's less than an hour drive from Dallas.  www.clearspringsscubapark.com

Northeast of Terrell, TX. Access via stairs and shore entry.

Blue Lagoon Scuba Park

Snorkeling and Scuba Diving at Blue Lagoon Scuba Park