Idaho diving offers a great variety of experiences, from shallow clear lakes to deep wrecks full of history. You can find many different kinds of fish in Idaho lakes, including crayfish, kokanee, rainbow trout, and smallmouth bass. In addition, Idaho lakes are home to many different kinds of wrecks, which offer a great opportunity to explore the state's history.

Idaho

Ada 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

Old quarry used for dive training.  Very easy access.  

Boise

Bob Rice Pond is also known as Quinn's Pond.

Boise

Bob Rice Pond

Lucky Peak Reservoir

High altitude, great camp sites, and deep end is cold with fair visibility

Meadow Lake

This is a small dive site where there are many fish and other submerged objects. The things to see are mostly located 10-20 feet deep. Anything deeper and the bottom is just sand. To get there, park at Picnic Area B and set up scuba diving gear in the parking lot. The water is about 100 yards from the parking lot.

Alturas Lake

Deep holes near end of summer reveals lost rafter items

Salmon River

Jefferson County Lake is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in USA, Idaho which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

Jefferson County Lake

North fork of Snake. Good for drifting and plenty of fishing gear.

Henry River



Northern tip of Ririe Reservoir.

Juniper Boat Dock is also known as Ririe Reservoir.

Juniper Boat Dock (Ririe Reservoir)

Nice area and not many people. Never seen any other divers just kayaks, canoes, and drift boats. Pretty cold most of the year but usually warm in July and August. Very easy access and not very deep.   

From the parking lot go into the lake and head south until you reach the about the middle of the lake were it gets more shallow. You can also dive right from the put in.

Cliff Lake



Camperworld Hot Springs
5600 W 19200 N, Garland, Utah 84312

Belmont Hot Springs is also known as Udy Hot Springs.

Belmont Hot Springs

Large Warm Springs About75'-80' 
A Few Fish. Two small boats,and several
sculptures on the bottem.
Gets silty and cuts visibility with multiple groups. 
Two platforms at 20 feet for instruction.

About 15 miles south of West Wendover on the Nevada Utah boarder. About 200 Yards from parking lot.
Dock, and ladders for great access.

Bob Rice Pond

Snorkeling and Scuba Diving at Bob Rice Pond