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
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:
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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.