Though it's better known as a training spot for scuba divers, Twin Lakes is the perfect place to cool off without having to fight the traffic, and the crowds, in Galveston. Just 20 minutes south of downtown off the farm roads of 288, this aquifer-fed pool is clear enough for the aforementioned training and features five sunken fishing boats, a school bus and an Airstream trailer. Above ground there are floating docks, picnic tables, overnight campsites and a snack bar. Bass, catfish, turtle and perch live in the water, and if you're not there to dive admission is only $5. Just note that no alcohol or glass containers are allowed on the property. 31 acre lake, bass, catfish, turtles; 50ft deep, 20 ft viz; campsites, picnic tables, air fills; About 20 minutes from Houston, go south on hiway 288 to hiway 6, go east for 1.8 miles to the park.

Twin Lakes Scuba Park

I did my check out dives here; ok location to learn the basics.  Not much life and poor (5 to 10ft) visibility conspire to make you grow out of this site quickly.  They do have easy to use ramps that lead down to docks with steps for entry and exit.  A few underwater attractions like a boat and ski doo were added.

John from Houston's Dive Log

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