Homestead Crater

Homestead Crater

... Information as of September 2014 ...

Reservations are required for soaking, snorkeling or scuba diving. Please call the activity center: 435-657-3840.

Utah Resorts - Homestead Resort - The Crater

• http://www.homesteadresort.com/Crater
• http://www.homesteadresort.com/utah-resort-activities/the-crater

Hours:

• Monday through Thursday 12:00 pm to 8:00 pm
• Friday & Saturday 10:00 am to 8:00 pm
• Sundays 10:00 am to 6:00 pm

Fees and Rentals:

• Weekdays (Monday - Thursday): $22
• Weekends (Friday - Sunday): $27
• Rental equipment: $25
• Tank only: $7.50

Dive Info: [1] [2]

Elevation (feet):  5714 - 5,900
Depth (feet):  maximum 65
Length:  60 (feet)
Width:  60 (feet)
Visibility: 20-40 feet
Summer Water Temperature:  93F@0´, 95F@64´
Aquatic life: Various plastic fugures from a turtle, alligator missing its upper lip, Furn gully, snake and a wagon wheel

Certified divers can explore the warm waters of The Crater for a maximum of 35-minutes and a depth of 35-feet.

Documents:

• release form [3]

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USU Dive Sites Overview: [www.usu.edu/scuba/utah_sites.ppt]

• Busiest dive site in Utah. Located in Midway, near Heber (2½ hour drive)
• Geothermally heated: ~95 degrees all year (no wetsuit needed).
• Neat dive site: through a cave, inside a small mountain. 60’ deep, visibility ~40 feet. Swim-thrus and other things suspended. Gear rental available on site.
• Admission: $22/$27 (weekdays/weekends, register well in advance of trip).
• Life: none
• Overall: Definitely dive it once. Popular for check out dives.