Top Snorkeling and Scuba Diving in Lane County
Ready to check out the best sites in Lane County for scuba diving, snorkeling, shore diving, free diving or other ocean activities? Zentacle has 5 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 Lane County to suit your needs.
#1 - The Florence North Jetty
Florence, Oregon
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#3 - Dirt Island
USA, Oregon
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.
#4 - Viktoria's Wall
USA, Oregon
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.
#5 - North Jetty Florence
USA, Oregon
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.