Top Snorkeling and Scuba Diving in South Carolina

In Salem

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

See www.cla.sc.edu/sciaa/staff/amerc/CooperRiverTrail.htm -- Especially for fossil collectors. 80ft deep, 10ft viz, 40-80DegF

Comments from Ron Glock: If you have dived in the Cooper River, you need to dive the Clay Banks, as well, for 'whole' diving expedition. If you have a tooth from a prehistoric shark, PLEASE do not sell it as many have done. There are MANY Wooly mammoth molars there, as well as partial tusk(s). In Charleston

A largely intact tugboat 10 miles off the cost of myrtle beach. Plenty of barracuda and bait fish.

In Columbia

1 buoy marks the reef 2.5 nm from Charleston Harbor north jetty.

9.6 nm from Winyah Bay, 1 buoy marks reef.

North Inlet Reef - Steel Pup Tents is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in USA, South Carolina, Georgetown which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

3.2 nm from south jetty at Murrells Inlet and 2 buoys mark reef.

2 buoys mark reef, bearing 115�/6.5 nm from N. Edisto Inlet buoy "2NE."

2 buoys mark the reef 6.5 nm from N. Edisto Inlet buoy "2NE."

3.2 nm from south jetty at Murrells Inlet.

Springmaid Pier Reef is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in USA, South Carolina, Little River and Myrtle Beach which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

1 buoy marks the reef 2.5 nm from Charleston Harbor north jetty.

1 buoy marks the reef 2.5 nm from Charleston Harbor north jetty.

1 buoy marks the reef 2.5 nm from Charleston Harbor north jetty.

1 buoy marks the reef 2.5 nm from Charleston Harbor north jetty.

2 buoys mark the reef 6.5 nm from N. Edisto Inlet buoy "2NE."

1 buoy marks reef 1.5 nm from North Edisto channel buoy "2NE."

1 buoy marks the reef 8.5 nm from Port Royal sea buoy "2PR."

2 buoys mark reef 6.5 nm from N. Edisto Inlet buoy "2NE."

1 buoy marks the reef 2.5 nm from Charleston Harbor north jetty.

2 buoys mark the reef 6.5 nm from N. Edisto Inlet buoy "2NE."

2 buoys mark the reef 6.5 nm from N. Edisto Inlet buoy "2NE."

2 buoys mark the reef 6.5 nm from N. Edisto Inlet buoy "2NE."

2 buoys mark reef 6.5 nm from N. Edisto Inlet buoy "2NE."

1 buoy marks the reef 2.5 nm from Charleston Harbor north jetty.

2 buoys mark reef 6.5 nm from N. Edisto Inlet buoy "2NE."

Kiawah Reef - 260' Deck Barge is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in USA, South Carolina, Charleston which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

2 buoys mark the reef 6.5 nm from N. Edisto Inlet buoy "2NE."

2 buoys mark the reef 6.5 nm from N. Edisto Inlet buoy "2NE."

2 buoys mark the reef 6.5 nm from N. Edisto Inlet buoy "2NE."

1 buoy marks the reef 6.5 nm from North Edisto channel buoy "2NE."

Coos River, Charleston to Cape Argo there are two sites in the river 1 just outside boat basin reef marked by steel piling.. good fishing cabazon, ling, sole, etc.. 2 directly across the river from 1 submerged jetty good fishing both sites will occasionally give up a anchor of crab ring... 3 from Bassendorf Beach to Cape Argo good offshore reefs excellent marine life to see and plenty of fish. also have seen a 10" abalone taken there, rock scallops, sea lions. By foot in some areas, best by boat in calm water. Bad weather dive on sites 1 & 2.

1 buoy marks the reef 6.5 nm from North Edisto channel buoy "2NE."

1 buoy marks the reef 5.8 nm from Fripp Inlet.

1 buoy marks the reef 5.8 nm from Fripp Inlet.

1 buoy marks reef, located in Broad River between Parris Island and Daws Island.

1 buoy marks the reef 5.8 nm from Fripp Inlet.

1 buoy marks the reef 5.8 nm from Fripp Inlet.

1 buoy marks reef, located in Broad River between Parris Island and Daws Island.

Use caution at low tide. Marked by 1 buoy 2.0 nm from Port Royal Sound channel buoy "14."

Lowcountry Anglers' Reef is also known as Lowcountry Anglers Reef.

1 buoy marks the reef 8.5 nm from Port Royal sea buoy "2PR."

1 buoy marks the reef 8.5 nm from Port Royal sea buoy "2PR."

Steel-hulled drydock section at 32°17.079' N / 80°24.967' W Marked by Coast Guard buoy 3.0 nm from Fripp Inlet.

Marked by Coast Guard buoy 3.0 nm from Fripp Inlet.

Scattered accumulation of railroad rails lost by large barge. Use caution at low tide. Wreck is unmarked 5.7 nm from Port Royal Sound channel buoy "5."

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

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.

Lake Jocassee

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.

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.

The Cooper River: His nickname is the "Black River" and offers divers the unique experience of searching the bottom of the river for giant megalodon fossilized shark teeth, whale fossils, mastodon fossils and many other fossils. There is also a great opportunity here for the treasure hunters searching for Indian artifacts, Colonial artifacts, antique bottles, Revolutionary & Civil War relics. Abundant wildlife you may see include american alligators, turtles, bald eagles, osprey, herons, egrets, jumping fish, dolphins, and otters. The river winds through fresh and salt water wetlands, immense historic rice fields that are now flooded, and banks with Live Oaks, Spanish moss, magnolias and much more. In addition you will see the man made ruins left behind from the booming 1700's and 1800's river trade and commerce. From the boat you also see modern day sites of interest such as grounds of Mepkin Abbey Monastery, and Durham Creek freshwater reservoir channel. River Condition: Visibility: This is not black water or "Braille" diving. It is like night diving, with good light you can see 1-12ft. Average is about 3 ft of visibility with a good light. Currents: None to ripping/raging Depth: average is 23-40 ft Bottom: Sand, clay, gravel, logs, holes, bank cut-outs, shipwrecks, marl Temperature: Varies with season, 45-90 ° F Divespot: It is a great spot to find small, medium and larger teeth.

1 buoy marks reef 6.5 nm from North Edisto channel buoy "2NE."

48 ft Tugboat, spud barges and reef material. This site holds large numbers of flounder. Pawley's Island Reef is also known as Pawleys Island Reef, 200 Reef Balls, tugboat, and landing craft.

North Inlet Reef - Concrete Reef Balls is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in USA, South Carolina, Georgetown which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

The Cooper River: His nickname is the "Black River" and offers divers the unique experience of searching the bottom of the river for giant megalodon fossilized shark teeth, whale fossils, mastodon fossils and many other fossils. There is also a great opportunity here for the treasure hunters searching for Indian artifacts, Colonial artifacts, antique bottles, Revolutionary & Civil War relics. Abundant wildlife you may see include american alligators, turtles, bald eagles, osprey, herons, egrets, jumping fish, dolphins, and otters. The river winds through fresh and salt water wetlands, immense historic rice fields that are now flooded, and banks with Live Oaks, Spanish moss, magnolias and much more. In addition you will see the man made ruins left behind from the booming 1700's and 1800's river trade and commerce. From the boat you also see modern day sites of interest such as grounds of Mepkin Abbey Monastery, and Durham Creek freshwater reservoir channel. River Condition: Visibility: This is not black water or "Braille" diving. It is like night diving, with good light you can see 1-12ft. Average is about 3 ft of visibility with a good light. Currents: None to ripping/raging Depth: average is 23-40 ft Bottom: Sand, clay, gravel, logs, holes, bank cut-outs, shipwrecks, marl Temperature: Varies with season, 45-90 ° F The Dive Spot: Good place to find a lots of little shark teeth.

2.7 nm from south jetty at Little River Inlet. 1 buoy marks the reef.

1 buoy marks the reef 8.5 nm from Port Royal sea buoy "2PR."