Best Dive Places in Utah

Utah has plenty of activities for anyone that lovesdive. These sea dives are appropriately termed White
the outdoors. One outdoor activity that many peopleRocks Bay, Habitat Bay, and Abyss. The water is a
may not think of is diving. There are plenty of placesbalmy 72 to 79 degrees, with depths of 60 feet and
to enjoy the warm water in Utah, and even practicevisibility around 10 feet.
diving for vacations out of state.If you want better visibility and don't mind a little
One great place to go diving is the thermally heatedcolder water, try the local favorite dive, Fish Lake.
water at Homestead Resorts. This small cave hasWith visibility of 30 feet, and plenty of fish,
perfectly heated water for the ultimate divingparticularly crayfish, this dive is great for those
experience. With light streaming in from the smalllooking for a little more action.
opening in the natural rock roof, there is just enoughFor a more diverse dive, try Flaming Gorge. This
light to explore the water. You may discover a wheelreservoir was created on the Utah and Wyoming
or other pioneer tools that were left behind by theborder when the Green River was dammed up.
former residents of this valley. The Homestead alsoThere are myriads of fish to swim by in this
has other activities for both summer and winter afterreservoir, including lake trout, crayfish, bass, and
you finish diving.plenty of other hunting possibilities for fish and
Another hot spot is in the middle of the Bonnevilletreasure. With 30 to 60 feet visibility, there is plenty
Salt Flats, in the heated saltwater springs termedto see in this dive area.
"hot pots." Called Bonneville SeaBase, there are threeThere are about 27 other bodies of water in Utah
sea dives which allow you to explore the samefor divers to explore. For diving areas in your area,
tropical, saltwater fish that you'd see in a Caymancheck out Utah Outdoor Adventure on the web.