Scuba/Utah

Hot Springs
The following are locations that are warm water year-round.

Homestead Crater
See Homestead Crater

Utah Resorts - Homestead Resort - The Crater - http://www.homesteadresort.com/Crater -> http://www.homesteadresort.com/utah-resort-activities/the-crater
 * http://www.utahdiving.com/crater.htm

Blue Lake
See Blue Lake

Blue Lake (Utah) - Wikipedia - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blue_Lake_%28Utah%29

Bonneville Seabase
See Bonneville Seabase

Bonneville Seabase - http://seabase.net/

1600 NORTH SR 138 Grantsville Utah 84029-1179

Blue Lake

 * Relatively close: a little over an hour to Cisco Beach (the dive site) on the eastern shore.
 * Warm enough to dive June to October (with thick wetsuit). Visibility ~30 feet
 * Day use fee ($?) or camp overnight ($10)
 * Short walk to a rocky shore entry. Quick drop-off to beyond recreational limits.  Use a dive flag.
 * Small “caves”, some fish (trout, carp, sculpin)
 * Overall: convenient dive site if you have appropriate thermal gear.

Utah Scuba Divers
Utah Scuba Divers Dive Sites - http://utahscubadiver.com/sites/

Bear Lake
Dive flag is required since motorized watercraft is allowed on this reservoir.

About

Bear Lake is a large natural lake on the Utah/Idaho border. Bear Lake is often called the Caribbean of the Rockies for its intense turquoise-blue water. The unique color is due to the reflection of the limestone deposits suspended in the lake.

Getting There

Bear Lake is accessible from U-30 between Lakeville and Garden City and US-89 from Garden City into Idaho. A gravel road provides access to the east shore from Laketown. The road proceeds north into Idaho and intersects with an asphalt road which circumscribes the remainder of the lake. "On water recreation" is extensive and diversified. On Bear Lake's Eastside area, Cisco Beach attracts divers with its rocky bottom and a steep drop-off close to shore. Cisco Beach is about 10 miles north of Laketown, Utah.

Cisco Beach: 41°57'15"N 111°16'37"W

The Wreck: 41°57'10"N 111°16'43"W

The "Car Lot": In 2011 local divers located dozens of vehicles submerged in the 30's to form an 'artificial reef'. Once coordinates are available I will post them.

Accommodations

There are three Utah State Parks on the lake. Bear Lake Marina is on US-89 two miles north of Garden City. Bear Lake Rendezvous Beach is on the south shore near Laketown, and Bear Lake Cisco Beach (Eastside) is 10 miles north of Laketown. The Marina is a well-developed boating facility with 176 slips that can be rented by day or season, but has only 15 campsites and a small swimming area. Rendezvous Beach has 138 campsites, a mile of beach, concessionaires and small boat rentals. In 2012 Cisco Beach has been upgraded from primitive camping to designated campgrounds on a first come, first served basis. Bathroom facilities remain unimproved. It is much more remote than the other two. Toilets and showers are available at the Marina and Rendezvous only. Idaho State Park is immediately north of the state line on the east side of the lake. Another Idaho State Park is located on the north end of the lake. Several commercial accommodations are available in the area.

Lake Info

Lake elevation (feet) 5,924 Depth (feet) maximum 208 mean 94 Length (miles) 29.5 Width (miles) 11.3 Shoreline (miles) 77.2 Summer Water Temperature 55-65 °F State Parks Current Conditions Visibility: 20-30 feet Aquatic life: Cutthroat and Lake trout, Bonneville cisco, Bonneville whitefish, Bear Lake whitefish and Bear Lake sculpin.

Thoughts

In 2012 Cisco Beach has been upgraded from primitive camping to designated campgrounds on a first come, first served basis. You can no longer create your own camp space. New fire rings have also been installed at Cisco Beach. Camp fires will only be allowed in the 56 fire rings. Campers will no longer be allowed to build their own fire pits. Bear Lake is one of the best dive sites the state has to offer during the summer. Altitude is not extreme and the water between June and September is nice. I have never had poor visibility at Bear. Cisco Beach has some unique features that give you something to look at. Volcanic rock formations for a wall, a gentle drift dive from north to south, a cave (note you must be trained in overhead environments before even considering entering) and new in 2008 a wreck. For the wreck enter the water about 75 yards south of the main entrance. What is great is there is an area marked off for divers but I would still fly a diver’s flag.

Belmont Springs
Longitude / Latitude 41°51'20"N 112°09'28"W

About

Belmont Hot Springs (a.k.a Udy Hot Springs) is located 1 mile (1.6 km) southwest of Plymouth in northeastern Box Elder County near the Malad River. The large lake (Main Pond) contains several springs and is the most conspicuous feature of the springs, but a series of smaller ponds given names such as “Indian Pool,” (Indian Spring) Morning Glory Hole,” and “Mud Pots” are present south of the large lake. Belmont is one of the few hot deep SCUBA certification sites in the Western United States. As of October 1, 2014 Belmont Hot Springs will be closed to diving until a new owner is found for the resort. Better safe than sorry, I would call prior to making the trip.

Getting There

Take I-15 north past Tremonton to exit 392. Go east (from I-15) to the first stop sign, take a right, and then go south about one mile. You will see the Camperworld Hot Springs sign; turn right (west) and go about two blocks to the entrance of the resort on your left.

Accommodations

Swimming pool with additional hot tubs, playground and picnic pavilions. All the necessary water, sewer and electrical hookups for RVs. Divers can use the clubhouse changing rooms and showers.

Lake Info

Lake elevation (feet) 4,319 Depth (feet) maximum 30 Length (feet) 370 Width (feet) 140 Shoreline (feet) 952 Visibility: 5-15 Feet Water Temperature 90-125 °F (closed to diving May-October due to high water temperatures) Aquatic life: Fingerling trout

Thoughts

While Belmont is limited in depth it is a great place to go to just get wet or to refresh before a trip. Owners are working on building up the banks of Indian Springs to add some additional depth. Currently it's around 18'. Lay on the platform and let the little guppies swim around a nibble on your hands or look for errant golf balls from the 1st and 9th tee box.

Indian Springs is the smaller of the two ponds. The sediment tends to settle quicker at Indian than in the Main pond. There is a platform in Indian Springs that sits at 18 feet. The Main pond is larger and tends to be 2-5 degrees cooler than that of Indian Springs. The deepest point is the south end near the large buoy. Two training platforms have been installed for student to conduct skills assessments. Caution, sitting in about four feet of water are resting areas constructed of chain link fencing. Caution should be used when surfacing near the platforms. Certified divers not associated or sponsored by a dive facility will be required to show proof of insurance prior to diving. i.e.: Dive Alert Network (DAN), Dive Assure or other providers. Just remember that the resort is closed to diving May-October due to high water temperatures.

Blue Lake
Spearfishing Permitted Talapia Only

Longitude / Latitude 40°30'06"N 114°02'02"W

About

Blue Lake is an oasis in the Utah West Desert, south of Bonneville Salt Flats, approximately 15 miles south of Wendover, Nevada. Geothermal springs of fresh water support a relatively rich wetland environment and feed several pools, of which Blue Lake is the deepest. The surroundings consist of salt flats, rocky outcrops, and desert scrub vegetation. The property is part of the Utah Test and Training Range (U.S. Air Force), but the site is operated by the state of Utah as a wildlife management area with open access to the public. Because the pools remain warm year round, the site attracts wildlife as well as scuba divers.

Getting There

From Salt Lake City travel on I-80 west to Wendover Nevada. Once in Wendover travel to HWY 93 which is located across from the Pepper Hotel and Casino. Travel south on HWY 93 for approximately. 14 miles to the Blue Lake sign. Turn east and travel down a rough wash board road for approximately 5 miles. The dirt road as it's mostly just annoying washboards.

Accommodations

There are no facilities located at Blue Lake. Overnight camping is allowed and no permits are required. Accommodations can be found in Wendover.

Lake Info

Lake elevation (feet) 4,254 Depth (feet) maximum 58 mean 43 Length (feet) 1103 Width (feet) 592 Shoreline (feet) 2,678 Visibility: 5-30 Feet Summer Water Temperature 80 °F Aquatic life: Bluegill, Largemouth Bass, Tilapia and Pacu

Thoughts

Blue Lake is one of the mainstays of Utah diving. Fall through spring offer the best conditions both in and out of the water. While during summer months the water is quite warm the infestation of horse flies makes the journey unbearable without large amounts of DEET. From the entry area in about 15' of water there is a yellow rope line connecting two training platforms. Heading to the north platform you'll notice two ropes tied to the northeast corner post. Don't forget to phone home from the call box on the northwest corner. Following the upper rope will guide you to a sunken 24' boat standing on its stern. Off the side of this boat you'll notice a metal praying mantis sculpture. Off the starboard side there is a sunken canoe. Head from the boat to the canoe bow and proceed another 30-40 feet you'll find a metal turtle sculpture. Take a compass heading of 240 degree and look for the sunken bi-plane sculpture in the large hot pot. Approximately 50 yards from the boat. If you go over a large ridge and locate the very large pots you've gone too far. Just north of the plane is a 50 gallon drum with a bowling ball representing a hippo. There used to be a surface marker for the plane but last time I was there is had been removed. (Oct 2010) From the north platform following the lower rope it will lead you to a smaller boat sitting on the bottom. There is a guideline that will lead you from the boat to the shark sculpture. Just past the shark you'll find a bomb tail piece. Other things to find are the gravel pits which are the deepest part of Blue Lake. I wasn't able to find the floating manikin head the last time I was out but I heard it's still there. It's in a small 'canyon' that is running along the north side. New for 2015, Blue Lake is open to spearfishing for Talapia and Pacu only.

Causey Reservoir
Spearfishing Permitted Longitude / Latitude 41°17'55"N 111°35'17"W

Dive flag is required since motorized watercraft is allowed on this reservoir.

About

Causey Reservoir is located on the South Fork of the Ogden River above Huntsville. It is one of the most scenic and beautiful reservoirs in Utah. The reservoir is nestled in steep valley terrain the main body branching into three distinct canyons.

Getting There

Causey Reservoir is east of Ogden in Ogden Canyon. Travel on U-39 up Ogden Canyon to Huntsville, and continue for eight more miles to a turnoff on the right. Follow this improved gravel road for two miles to the reservoir. The turnoff should be well marked, as there is a Boy Scout Camp on the north arm of the reservoir. Access to the reservoir is limited, as some portions of the shore are privately owned, restricting land access to most of the reservoir.

Accommodations

The Forest Service once maintained latrines at the reservoir, but they have fallen victim to vandals. A Weber County Park is located just below the dam, with drinking water, camping, and latrines.

Lake Info

Elevation (feet) 5692 Depth (feet) maximum 182 mean 65 Length (miles) 2.5 Width (feet) 469 Shoreline (miles) 7.3 Visibility: 12-15 feet Summer Water Temperature °F Aquatic life: Rainbow and cutthroat trout

Deer Creek Reservoir
Spearfishing Permitted Longitude / Latitude 40°25'45"N 111°29'58"W Dive flag is required since motorized watercraft can be present on this reservoir.

About

Deer Creek Reservoir is a large reservoir at the top of Provo Canyon in northern Utah.

Getting There

Deer Creek Reservoir is easily accessible from US-189 between Provo and Heber. The highway crosses the dam and follows the shore for about five miles. Since this is a state park there will be an entrance fee, typically $10.

Accommodations

Recreational facilities at the reservoir include Deer Creek State Park as well as private recreational facilities and marinas. The state park has modern rest rooms with showers, sewage disposal, a 31 unit campground, and fish cleaning stations. The park is located two miles north of the dam on US-189 (milepost 20) with well-marked entrances. Private facilities include Snow's Marina in Wallsburg Bay (milepost 21), the Deer Creek Island Resort (milepost 24) with a restaurant, boat rentals, boat launch areas, picnic areas, swimming areas, gasoline and sundries. Additional state-owned beach facilities with public rest rooms are just north of the resort. There are numerous USFS campgrounds up the North Fork up Provo Canyon on U-92, and Wasatch State Park in Midway (north of the reservoir and US-189 in the Heber Valley) also offers camping.

Lake Info

Elevation (feet) 5417 Depth (feet) maximum 137 mean 65 Length (miles) 5.7 Width (miles) 1.2 Shoreline (miles) 18.4 Visibility: 7-10 feet Summer Water Temperature °F Current Water Conditions Aquatic life: Smallmouth Bass and Walleye

Thoughts

In the spring avoid the east part of the lake as the runoff ruins visibility. One of the better areas is around Sailboat Beach, head toward the dam. When the water levels are low the entrance off Sailboat Beach will be rocky. Becareful when hauling or carrying gear to the waters edge. Many divers will dive around the 'island' near the state park entrance.

East Canyon Reservoir
Longitude / Latitude 40°54'20"N 111°35'20"W

Dive flag is required since motorized watercraft can be present on this reservoir.

About

East Canyon Reservoir is a large reservoir behind the northern Wasatch Front.

Getting There

East Canyon Reservoir is in East Canyon between I-80 and I-84. The all year access is U-66 from Morgan (Exit 103 off I-84). Alternate routes U-65 from the south (Exit 134 off I-80 in Parley's Canyon) or the north (Exit 115 off I-84 in Henefer). U-66 follows the north shore of the reservoir, while U-65 follows the east shore. There is access to the southern half of the west shore by a gravel road off U-65. Driving time is about 1/2 hour from the mouth of either Parley's or Weber Canyons.

Accommodations

Facilities include modern rest rooms with showers, sewage disposal, a 31 unit campground with a large overflow area, and fish cleaning stations. A concessionaire provides a snacks and boat rentals. The park is located on U-66 on the north shore of the reservoir, one mile west of the junction with U-65. Entrances are well marked. There are no other campgrounds in the area, and little public land for dispersed camping. East Canyon Resort is located near the southern end of the reservoir. The resort has a wide range of facilities available to the public.

Lake Info

Elevation (feet) 5690 Depth (feet) maximum 197 mean 75 Length (miles) 3.5 Width (miles) 1.4 Shoreline (miles) 9.94 Visibility: 12-15 feet Summer Water Temperature °F Current Water Conditions Aquatic life: Rainbow trout, cutthroat trout, brown trout, and craw fish

Thoughts

Fun place to dive just to get wet and have a crawfish fry. Find a place off the side of the road and dive in. try to avoid were the all the shore fishermen go. We found a cove just before the state park and had some fun.

Fish Lake
Spearfishing Permitted Longitude / Latitude 38°32'45"N 111°42'15"W

Dive flag is required since motorized watercraft can be present on this reservoir.

About

Fish Lake is the largest natural mountain lake in Utah. It is on the Fish Lake Plateau (the sixth highest mountains in the state), in central Utah. It is a natural body of water in a deep, wide graven valley.

Getting There

Fish Lake is easily accessed from U-25, which runs from U-24 (between Salina and Loa) to Fish Lake.

Accommodations

Facilities consist of public and private campgrounds, housekeeping cottages, and picnic grounds. USFS campgrounds include Doctor Creek (29 family sites and 2 group sites), Mackinaw (53 family sites and 15 group sites) and Bowery (31 family sites and 12 group sites). All have flush toilets and have fees for use. Private resorts include Bowery Haven and Fish Lake Lodge/Lakeside Resort. Both offer boat rentals, launching ramps, rustic and modern cabins, groceries, gas, RV park facilities, and campgrounds. Bowery Haven also has an eight room motel and a cafe. Nightly rates in the past have been around $10 for tent or RV camping, $30 – 60 for housekeeping cabins, and >$100 for large cabins. Reservations should be made several months in advance.

Lake Info

Elevation (feet) 8843 Depth (feet) maximum 175 mean 85 Length (miles) 5.3 Width (miles) 1.1 Shoreline (miles) 12.3 Visibility: 20-30 feet Summer Water Temperature 53-56 °F Aquatic life: Rainbow trout, lake trout, splake, a cross of brook and lake trout, brook trout, yellow perch, Utah sucker, brown trout, kokanee salmon and mottled sculpin

Thoughts

Fish Lake has to be one of the better sites to dive in Utah but can be chilly. Best times are July through the first week in September. Along the western shore are the most common places to dive. You'll find a plant barrier that you will swim over then drop down. Look for fish to inhabit this grassy plant. Look for lost fishing tackle and an occasional antique bottle. If diving from a boat, head to the east side where the wall is steeper and the lava formations is a nice feature. There is said to be some pinnacles toward the south end but I have yet to locate them.

Flaming Gorge
Dive flag is required since motorized watercraft can be present on this reservoir.

About

Flaming Gorge Reservoir is one of the largest bodies of water in Utah. It was built to impound spring floods in the Green River and store them for year-round use for Arizona, Nevada, and southern California. The reservoir is second only to Lake Powell in size and recreational popularity.

Getting There

Accesses to Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area are on US-191 between Green River, WY and Vernal, UT. Access from the north and west is also possible on Wyoming Highway 414, from I-80 at Fort Bridger, WY to Manilla, UT. Recreational areas are concentrated along the south side of the Flaming Gorge and Red Canyon on U-44, which connects US-191 to W-414. Access areas are well marked.

Accommodations

There are dozens of campgrounds in the recreation area. For further recreational information, contact the Recreation Area Headquarters. There is a private campground in Manilla. Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area 784-3445 Flaming Gorge KOA (Manilla) 784-3184 Reservoir Administrators Department of the Interior 524-5403

Lake Info

Elevation (feet) 6023 Depth (feet) maximum 436 mean 212 Length (miles) 42.6 Width (miles) .3 Shoreline (miles) 208 Visibility: 20 – 40 feet Summer Water Temperature 60-68 °F Aquatic life: Rainbow, cutthroat, brown trout, kokanee, smallmouth bass and channel catfish

Thoughts

Flaming Gorge has to be one of the top three places to dive in Utah. With slot canyons, walls, pinnacles and plenty of marine life. The most popular areas are those around Osprey Island (Mary Ann Island), Gilligans Island, Mustang Ridge, Dutch John Draw, Cart Creek Bridge, or the area near the Glades. Osprey Island and Gilligans have some of the most natural features with the walls and pinnacles. There is still a cave line running from near the dock to both sides of Osprey. Osprey is accessible from the surface. If you dive to the dam side of Osprey and drop down the wall listen for unique sound of the turbines from the dam and look for some cool caverns. The max depth on this side is deep. 400+ Gilligans Island has more walls and pinnacles but diving from a boat is best. Mustang Ridge is another wall with slots and caverns. Be careful to not venture to far into the slots as some narrow quite quickly. This is typically 90' max. The area near the Glades is an easy shore entry and most of the time you can drive right to or into the water. Dives in this area are typically around 40' max. Cart Creek Bridge is a great dive with more walls. Parking on the left side coming from Cedar Creek and you'll have to carry your gear down the trail. Maybe 100 yards. If not crowded with fisherman gearing up is quite easy. Explore the arm up stream If you like to brave the cold there is an old truck off the Cedar Creek Marina boat ramp at about 100'. Special permission is required to dive the marina and don't plan on it during the summer due to high usage. Winter time they may let you when usage is low. The area around Buckboard is reportedly one the better spots to shoot Burdot. Most success has been reported around dusk as the Burdot come up from depth to feed. There is a 1949 Ford Truck that lies on the slope just off Cedar Springs Boat Ramp in about 100' of water. I would be very hesitant to attempt this dive during any season where there may be boat traffic with its close proximity to the ramp. Special permission must be obtained from the Park Ranger.

Visitor Center Parking 40°54'52"N 109°25'32"W Mustang Ridge Parking 40°55'49.20"N 109°26'19.77"W Osprey Island 40°55'1.80"N 109°25'34.21"W Dam Cavern 40°54'51.58"N 109°25'25.94"W Gilligans Island Spires 40°55'1.98"N 109°25'55.64"W Cart Creek Bridge 40°54'34.63"N 109°26'7.96"W Mustang Ridge 40°45'33.14"N 109°26'5.36"W Dutch John Draw The Glades Pillars Point 40°55'28.78"N 109°38'11.03"W Buckboard 41° 8'36.95"N 109°32'31.09"W

Homestead Crater
Longitude / Latitude 40°31’25"N 111°29’06"W

About

The Homestead Crater began forming about 10,000 years ago. Water from snow melting on the Wasatch Mountains seeped deep within the earth. Two miles below the surface, the earth’s interior heated the water and sent it skyward. As it percolated upward, it picked up minerals and they eventually formed the beehive shaped limestone deposit called the Homestead Crater. The hole at the top of the dome lets in sunlight and fresh air while the interior stays heated by the mineral water.

Getting There

Salt Lake City/Ogden: Take I-80 eastbound up Parley’s Canyon. Exit at US-40/US-189 and go south past the Jordanelle Reservoir. Just after descending from the dam, turn right towards Midway/Wasatch Mountain State Park on Creek Road. Continue through the ’round a bout’ (second spoke). At the stop sign turn left. Resort entrance is on the right for the Activity Center and the resort main entrance is second. Either one will get you there. Or you can follow the signs to the resort.

From Utah County, take I-15 to the Orem 800 North exit. Go east on US-189 up Provo Canyon and continue past Deer Creek Reservoir. Immediately after the lake, turn left on U-113towards Charleston/Midway. At the stop sign in Midway, turn left and follow the signs to the Homestead Resort.

Accommodations

Accommodations can be found right at the resort, nearby Midway or in Heber City. The Homestead Resort offers a variety of accommodations simple rooms to homes and condos.

Lake Info

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

Lake Powell
Longitude / Latitude 37°15'17"N 111°00'00"W

About

Lake Powell is the largest reservoir in Utah. It stretches from two miles south of the state line in Arizona upstream approximately 186 miles to Canyonlands National Park in Utah. It is known as an aquatic playground in the desert. It is named after John Wesley Powell, who led the first exploration of the Colorado River. Not long after Powell's voyage, permanent settlements were established at the easiest and most reliable river crossings.

Getting There

Lake Powell is accessible from U-95 near Hite, U-276 at Hall's Crossing and Bullfrog Bay, and US-89 just north of the Arizona Border.

Accommodations Too numerous to list. Please contact Glen Canyon National Recreation Area (602)645-2471 Recreation for camping information.

Lake Info

Elevation 3,700 (feet) Depth (feet) 560 maximum  132 mean Length 186 (miles) Width 25 (miles) Shoreline 1,000 (miles) Visibility: 15-20 feet Summer Water Temperature: 60-70 °F Current Water Temperature

Aquatic life

Rainbow trout, striped bass, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, bluegill, walleye, the channel and black bull head catfish, green sunfish, black crappie, flannelmouth, humpback suckers, redside shiner,  Colorado squawfish, speckled dace flathead minnow and threadfin shad Crayfish are found commonly in Lake Powell also.

Coordinates to the more popular dive sites on Lake Powell

Anasazi Canyon: N 37° 8.822' W 110° 56.411' Annie's Canyon: N 37° 22.942' W 110° 44.435' Brown's Canyon: N 37° 20.923' W 110° 51.590' Bullfrog Marina: N 37° 31.517' W 110° 43.893' Cathedral Canyon: N 37° 6.653' W 111° 1.111' Cedar Canyon: N 37° 36.193' W 110° 35.524' Cottonwood Canyon: N 37° 14.750' W 110° 52.674' Crystal Springs Canyon: N 37° 32.220' W 110° 38.743' Driftwood Canyon: N 37° 7.069' W 111° 1.265' Escalante River: N 37° 17.530' W 110° 52.420' Forbidding Canyon: N 37° 6.869' W 110° 58.426' Hall's Crossing Marina: N 37° 28.060' W 110° 42.914' Hansen Creek: N 37° 32.296' W 110° 39.201' Hidden Passage Canyon: N 37° 10.575' W 110° 55.604' Iceberg Canyon: N 37° 19.818' W 110° 45.897' Knowles Canyon: N 37° 34.652' W 110° 35.571' Lake Canyon: N 37° 25.147' W 110° 42.095' Llewelyn Gulch: N 37° 13.403' W 110° 53.156' Long Canyon: N 37° 20.772' W 110° 51.145' Moqui Canyon: N 37° 29.029' W 110° 38.436' Rainbow Bridge: N 37° 4.635' W 110° 57.854' Reflection Canyon: N 37° 10.814' W 110° 54.653' Ribbon Canyon: N 37° 15.242' W 110° 51.925' San Jaun River: N 37° 10.741' W 110° 53.600' Seven Mile Creek: N 37° 37.496' W 110° 34.084' Slick Rock Canyon: N 37° 20.808' W 110° 43.919' Smith Fork: N 37° 33.695' W 110° 37.877' The Rincon: N 37° 18.696' W 110° 46.991' Twilight Canyon: N 37° 7.798' W 110° 57.575' Warm Springs Canyon: N 37° 36.500' W 110° 35.955'

Meadow Hot Spring
Longitude / Latitude 38°51’50"N 112°30’27"W

About

Getting There

Take the Meadow exit 158 south of Fillmore on I-15. Turn left at the stop sign and go under the freeway. You will pass a Chevron station on the right and be heading south. Keep going south out of the town of Meadow (about 1.5 miles) until you pass the last buildings on the left. Shortly after passing the buildings on the left you will see a well graded dirt road on the right. This road will take you back over I-15. On this road you will see several roads heading off in different directions, just stay on this road heading west until you get to the parking area, you can‘t miss it. The spring is located about 150 yards from the parking area.

Accommodations

Since this is private property no overnight camping is allowed. Accommodations can be found in nearby Fillmore.

Lake Info

Elevation 4,767(feet) Depth (feet) 20 maximum   mean Length (feet)  Width  (feet) Shoreline (feet) Visibility: 20 feet Summer Water Temperature: 95 °F Aquatic life:

Thoughts

This is a fun little warm spring to go to when you’re tired of the regular stuff around during the winter, or just stop by on your way back from diving Sand Hollow. While neither pond is very deep it’s still fun just to dive.

Sand Hollow
Longitude / Latitude 37° 7'9.37"N 113°22'59.37"W

About

Sand Hollow, Utah, is the state's newest reservoir completed in March 2002. The scuba and swimming area is south of the boat ramp and is marked with buoys. The scuba area has a maximum depth of 45' depending on time of year. In 2006 a local dive shop placed a Cessna 310 airplane and "VW" bus in the reservoir at a depth of 40 feet. There is also a Peak Performance Buoyancy Course for testing your buoyancy skills. In September 2014, a 26 foot Renell crusier was placed inside the park at the base of Birthday Rock. The "VW" bus was relocated to deeper water as well. The reservoir is open to diving year round.

Getting There

Sand Hollow is located approximately 15 miles east of St. George, and seven miles east of the I-15 Hurricane Exit. Visitors should exit I-15 at Exit 16 (Highway 9), travel east four miles and turn right on Turf Sod Road, travel one mile and turn left on the new Sand Hollow access road for two miles, turn left and proceed to the park.

Accommodations

The Park is open seven days a week from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m… There is a $10.00 entrance fee per vehicle. Primitive camping is available for $9.00 or the main campground with hookups for RV's is available for $21.00.

Lake Info

Elevation 3,000 (feet) Depth (feet) 95' maximum  mean Length (miles) Width (miles) Shoreline (miles) Visibility: 15-20 feet Summer Water Temperature: 75-80 °F Current Water Temperature Aquatic life: Bass and bluegill

Thoughts

Sand Hollow is one of the best places to dive in Utah. With swim/dive park you don't have to worry about boats overhead. The occasional kayaker will ask where the fish are. There are a few attractions to see at Sand Hollow. There is a twin engine Cessna, and old VW style bus, sign pointing to various locations, a buoyancy course and unique sand rock formations. While the Cessna is quite the surface swim it's well worth it. Sunken in about 40' of water you'll have ample time to explore. After exploring the Cessna, from the tail take a heading of 270 degree and kick about 80 yards. You'll find the sunken VW Bus. It's sitting in about 30' of water on top of a ridge. Heading from the plane once you locate a small wall you're on the edge. After exploring the bus locate the guideline tied to the bumper and follow it to the buoyancy course. Drop down or swim up through the vertical pipe, then head to the sloping pipe, then drop down and go through the hoops. Afterwards locate the guidelines and follow it back to the sign or the training platform. This circuit can be done starting from shore or the plane. The guideline from the bus to the plane has been broken so it may be hard to locate unless your navigation skills are on. Watch your air; even though it's shallow it's not hard for newer divers to get low on air somewhere around the buoyancy course. If you do it right the whole circuit can be done on an aluminum 80.

Seabase
Seabase

Longitude / Latitude 40°38’48"N 112°31’30"W

About

Bonneville Seabase is a geothermal heated, salt water, high altitude mini ocean with marine tropical fish. It is the only one of its kind for dive training. Seabase has three habitats. White Rocks Bay is the smallest and shallowest habitat and is covered during winter months to help with water temperatures and ambient temperatures. Habitat Bay is the largest habitat and the Abyss is the newest and deepest habitat at a depth of 62 feet with platforms for safety stops and a platform at 60 feet.

Getting There

Take I-80 westbound from Salt Lake City, use exit 84 and go south on Highway 138 for 5 miles. Turn into Seabase on the east side of the road.

Accommodations

Overnight accommodations can be found at nearby hotels in Grantsville, Tooele or Lake Point. Seabase offers overnight camping or ‘trailer’ rentals for a fee. Changing rooms, showers, gear rinsing stations and a snack bar. Equipment rentals are available including Nitrox and rebreathers.

Lake Info

Elevation 4293 (feet) Depth (feet) 62 maximum  20 mean Length (miles) Width (miles) Shoreline (miles) Visibility: 5-10 feet Summer Water Temperature: 85 °F Aquatic life: Angels, Groupers, Sharks (Nurse), Tangs, Puffers, Jacks, Bats, Monos, Scats, Damsels, Silver Sides Website: Seabase

Tony Grove
Tony Grove

Longitude / Latitude 41°53’25"N 111°38’25"W

About

Tony Grove Lake is a small, glacial lake in the Bear River Range in extreme northern Utah. The reservoir shoreline is 100% publicly owned by the Wasatch-Cache National Forest. Public access is unrestricted.

Getting There

Tony Grove Lake is accessible from US-89 in Logan Canyon. The turnoff is at the Tony Grove Guard Station, 22 miles northeast of downtown Logan and 17 miles west of Garden City. Follow a gravel road (FS-003) for about eight miles to the lake. The route is well marked.

Accommodations

Tony Grove Campground, administered by the Forest Service, has 37 campsites, a swimming area, running water, and primitive latrines.

Lake Info

Elevation 8,043 (feet) Depth (feet) 36 maximum 13 mean Length 2,187 (feet) Width 781 (feet) Shoreline 5,360 (feet) Visibility: 15-20 feet Summer Water Temperature: 65-70 °F Aquatic life: Rainbow and albino rainbow trout.