Montana

Lewis and Clark 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

Cavetown

Canyon Ferry Cemetery Island

The old Canyon Ferry Dam was built in 1896 and formed a reservoir known as Lake Sewell. The old 7,500-kilowatt power plant was completed in 1898. It was dismantled prior to the completion of the new Canyon Ferry Dam and power plant with the remnants having been inundated and Lake Sewell becoming part of the new reservoir.

This is a difficult, deep dive, and should not be attempted without local, knowledgeable guidance.

The dam and power plant are located about 1-1/2 miles upstream from the existing Canyon Ferry Dam.

Old Canyon Ferry Dam and power plant

Site often used for local club activities

Access is via Private property of Kim's Marina or boat.

Kim's Marina

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

current as high as 12 knots, like underwater rock climbing.

Take Firehole Canyon Drive to swimming area dive is upstream from entry point

Firehole

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

Henry River

The bottom drops off very quickly to a depth of 130+ feet.
The bottom is very silty with little to see, this is a wall dive.
The depth here exceeds 130ft but there is little to see at depth. A depth of 70ft would allow the interested diver to get a good picture of the rock formations without jeopardizing safety.



Cameron Bay



As you follow the area directions you will be driving along side Middle Waterton Lake. You will pass by a tourist information booth on your right and the Prince of Whales Hotel on your left. Take the next left on the road running parallel to the highway and follow it down to the picnic area. There is parking directly in front of the camp kitchen. A grassed area leads down to the rock beach. It is a gentle walk down to the lake side.
The Wreck of the Gertrude lies in Emerald Bay, and is one of the best dive spots in Southern Alberta.

Emerald Bay

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

Deep holes near end of summer reveals lost rafter items

Salmon River

lots of large boulders and dead fall timber.  Mostly 20-30ft with rocky bottom.  Over the ledge there is about 45-50ft with a sandy bottom.

easy pull in off off a good highway.  park fees are collected at gate

Canyon Ferry Cemetery Island

Snorkeling and Scuba Diving at Canyon Ferry Cemetery Island