The Oregon coast is a spectacular blend of ocean, coves, inlets, forests, and mountains - having long been a popular destination point for divers of all abilities. We have included here some well-known sites for your underwater pleasure - from Southern Oregon all the way North to Tillamook Bay. Please check with the local resource providers for detailed information for planning a safe and enjoyable dive!

Oregon

Tillamook 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

You'll want to dive the wall that runs along Netarts Bay Drive and into the boat channel itself; but remember, please do not surface in the boat channel.
This can be a current sensitive site so diving on a slack flood would be best and even better if it were a smaller exchange.
Maximum depth on a flood tide is about 25-30'. There are Monkeyfaced Prickledbacks that inhabit the rock wall; a ton of assorted Nudibranch's and if you have a mind to harvest crabs there are Dungeness and Red Rock crabs.   

This is an active boat ramp facility so please do not use the boat ramp as an entry point, entry can be made just a few feet to the East of the ramp.

Netarts Boat Ramp is also known as Netarts.

Tillamook

Netarts Boat Ramp

Limited Visibilty, check Tides and Currents.  Hull of Wreck Silvia Degrass, 1870's

Dive from shore

Silvia De Grass Wreck is also known as Holcom's Wreck Dive.

Silvia De Grass Wreck

Good crabbing

Florence, Oregon. From US 101, turn on Rhododendron Drive. It heads west, then north, following alongside the Siuslaw River to the ocean.  Drive past Harbor Vista County Park, and watch for Jetty Road, which will take you out to the north jetty.

North Jetty Florence is also known as Siuslaw River, Crab Hole.

North Jetty Florence

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The Florence North Jetty

I dove off shore about one mile but heard from locals at the surf shop, yeah you heard right, that there are some walk in spots and a lot of sea life to be got!

beach or boat not much to sea but do-able. If ya gotta get wet.

Grays harbor is also known as Pacific beach.

Grays harbor



South to Florence, Oregon. Entry site closest to bridge/highway.

Woahink Lake

In the lake, there is little to see. And yet, it was very exciting to navigate in the low vis. Great for training of navigation. All the crayfish you could ever want can be found in this lake.

Very easy access. Set up gear on picnic tables, and walk about 10 feet to the water. From the picnic tables, you will find the best view you have ever seen of Mt. Hood. Camping available in the surrounding area.

Note: Surface elevation is 3,227 feet. Altitude dive training required.

Timothy Lake

Extremely clear fresh water altitude dive.  Old forest preserved underwater.  Good facilities, including camping, cabins, store, boat rentals and cafe.  No motorized craft are allowed on the lake. At an elevation of 3100 feet, this is considered an altitude dive. The water is approximately 43 degrees on average year round at the surface. A few feet below the surface the water can get to near freezing temps. The visibility can reach over 100 feet in parts of the lake. Nothing in the way of biology, but a great dive if you have a dry suit.

Take highway 126 from Eugene, OR toward Sisters, OR. 18 miles northeast of McKenzie Bridge. From McKenzie Bridge, travel east on Hwy 126 to Coldwater Cove Campground. Plenty of places to park, and easy access to the water.

Approx 3 miles south of 20/126 interchange on east side of road.

Clear Lake

The west side is sloped down to 100ft. as you travel east the wall becomes vertical and drops deeper than 100. The water temp. varies during the time of year. Summer surface temperature is around 70 degrees and about 46 at depth. The visibility opens up around 60ft. This is an advanced dive.

This is a wall dive on Cougar Reservoir.

Viktoria's Wall

The west side of the island declines to 40 feet, then a wall down to 130 and a flat landing at 130. The visibility can vary due to small current and dirt. This is an advanced dive.

Head east on Hwy 126, turn right at Cougar Dam Rd/Natl Forest Develop Road 19 Rd, Slight right at Aufderheide Dr go about 3 miles , Slight right to stay on Aufderheide Dr go about 100 ft., Turn right to stay on Aufderheide Dr go 6.3 miles, Turn left at Natl Forest Develop Road 500 Rd go 1.1 miles, Continue until you find south boat ramp.

Dirt Island

Awsome Dive. Lots of Small boat wrecks. Mostley in about 35-50 foot of water. Dive sight is in front of a old shutdown marina. Lots of sea life diversity. Great for begining divers. Bridge over the railroad tracks and steps down to the beach is a little bit of a workout but not bad.

Driving through downtown Steilacoom heading west on Lafayette Street, take a left onto Union Street. After aprox. 1/4 of a mile take a right on to Gove Street. Come to T-intersection at 1st
Street, take right onto 1st street and drive aprox 200 yards to parking area on the left side of the road at Salters Point. 

Gear up, walk over bridge, down the steps and walk past the picnic are to the side of the marina where the pilons are. This is the entry point. Splash in and at about 30 ft turn south and dive along the front of the marina. 35-45 feet is where most of the wrecks are. Have fun, be safe,and go DIVING! 


Saltar's Point Beach is also known as Steilacoom Marina.

Netarts Boat Ramp

Snorkeling and Scuba Diving at Netarts Boat Ramp