Michigan

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

Lower Detroit River, Flat Rock is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Michigan, USA Mid which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

Lower Detroit River, Flat Rock

Gull Lake, Battle Creek is a 4.333333333333333-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Michigan, USA Mid which is accessible from shore based on 3 ratings.

Gull Lake, Battle Creek

Various Marine Life, Old Schooner at 40' depth, Grassy area offers great exploring and includes great marine life viewing along rock jetty. Specific Directions/Briefing can be obtained at Scuba North (231-947-2520)

Located at Elmwood Park in West Grand Traverse Bay, M22 north from M72 intersection. North of Old Coal Dock and South of Harbor West. Go west from Traverse City on M-22 (towards the Leelenau Penisula). Enter Elmwood Township park. Enter from the shore at the north end of the beach by the jetty. Swim along the jetty until the bottom drops off to 25'-30'. Swim south following the contour of the drop off (about 250'). You should run into the wreck.

Elmwood Wreck

We have a fantastic shore current dive in the St. Clair River.  The river connects Lake Huron to Lake St. Clair and ultimately Lake Erie.   BONUS….Several shipwrecks are in the river and various artifacts can still be found.   During Prohibition the river provided rum runners a means of transporting alcohol between Canada and the US.  Bottles are still found to this day.   It's a dive that will appeal to many divers.



St. Clair River

This a great beach in of itself. Suit up at the first parking lot. Go out about 20ft and follow the weedbed SSE. You will find the 'jinkpile' in about 20ft of water. Old boats, 1940s sedans, etc.

From Traverse City, take M-37 North onto Old Mission Peninsula. Turn right (East) on Swaney Road. The beach will be on the right about one mile down.

Haserot Beach

Lake 16, Martin is a 4.0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Michigan, USA Mid which is accessible from shore based on 3 ratings.

Lake 16, Martin

113 square mile preserve, 100ft depth, 55DegF, 30ft viz; rock bass; Has the Murray Bay wreck and a 71ft tugboat.  See www.algercounty.com or www.munising.org

Take I-75 to the upper peninsula, the go west on Hiway 28 to Munising, on Lake Superior.

Alger Underwater Diving Preserve

Higgins Lake,  Higgins Lake is a 4.5-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Michigan, USA Mid which is accessible from shore based on 2 ratings.

Higgins Lake,  Higgins Lake

Lots of giant boulders up to 30' in height, starts right off shore in 5' of water, the many boulders give the feeling of swimming in a maze. Great added adventure to a day on Mackinaw Island

This site is located 200 Yards NNE of Arch Rock off of Mackinaw Island. Take a Ferry from either St. Ignace or Mackinaw City, then Horse carriage/Taxi to dive site.

Lower Detroit River, Flat Rock

Snorkeling and Scuba Diving at Lower Detroit River, Flat Rock