South Carolina

Oconee 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



Follow signs for access to the day-use, non-motorized boat ramp

Salem

Lake Jocassee Boat Ramp

State designated dive area, walkin from boat ramp, 2 platforms, a skeleton family, a sunk ski boat, tree forest and airplane parts.

the lake was flooded in 1973 and a lodge and several buildings still stand at the bottom as well as a cemetery.

Devil's Fork State Park

Lake Jocassee - The Wall

Lake Jocassee - The Wall 2

130-183 Bridge is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in USA, South Carolina which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

130-183 Bridge

The Hot Hole is a cove on Lake Keowee where hot water comes out of the nuclear power plant; temperature is somewhere between about 68°F and 80°F. Access is by boat with a cost of $40.00 per person for a 2 tank dive.



Hot Hole



The pump house is located across the lake from Lake keowee Marina in Seneca, South Carolina. Its the old town of Seneca water treatment plant before they flooded the river to create the lake.

Pumphouse is also known as Keowee Pumphouse.

Pumphouse

Lake James Rock Formation

A very little island in Lake James. Arround that Island you can find a couple fish. Very good for a training dive.



Lake James Islet

There is another shore dive location in the Atlanta area that a lot of instructors use for rescue diving and other train. IE are also done there as well. It is in Lake Lanier called West Bank. There is parking near by and a bath house. This cove is closed to boat traffic. A lot of dive master have used this site for mapping projects.

West Bank, Lake Lanier

Great spring to fall dive.  Summer water temperatures get into 80's, summer thermocline 25'.  Two training platforms, dock or walk in entry.  Lots of fresh water fish.  Air on site, not mixing EANx last time I was there.  Equipment rentals.  Winter diving on request.  Beats driving to Alabama from Atlanta for diving.

East Northeast from Athens, Tennessee; just north to Englewood. Address is 116 County Road 420 - Athens, TN 37303.


Loch Low Minn



This dive spot is located in East Tennessee off I75 at exit 68 between Knoxville and Chattanooga. Head west to Harris Road about 1 mile.  Turn left.  About 1/2 mile to a driveway on the left marked with a small dive flag.

Lake Jocassee Boat Ramp

Snorkeling and Scuba Diving at Lake Jocassee Boat Ramp