Top Snorkeling and Scuba Diving in Montana
Ready to check out the best sites in Montana for scuba diving, snorkeling, shore diving, free diving or other ocean activities? Zentacle has 4 dive sites, snorkel spots, beaches, and more. Discover hand-curated maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you.
No matter what you're looking for, you can find a diverse range of the best ocean activities in Montana to suit your needs.
#1 - Cliff Lake
USA, Montana
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.
#2 - Old Canyon Ferry Dam and power plant
USA, Montana
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.