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Did you know there might be great diving right in your own backyard!
Beaver Lake is one of the most popular lakes for divers. The clear water brings divers from Oklahoma, Missouri, Kansas and even Texas. The historic sites located around the banks of the lake draw much attention and make for some great dives. Temperatures are moderate in the summer ranging from 70 degrees in May to a toasty 83 degrees in August. There is a distinct thermal layer in Beaver lake around 30 feet that drops the temperature to 54 degrees, but with the right suit you can do the deeper dives quite comfortably. Besides, some of the best sites are in the deeper areas of the lake and you don't want to miss those! Stop by the dive shop and pick up a Beaver Lake map and you will be on your way. Some of the more popular sites to dive around Beaver Lake: (Note- these photos were taken in 2005 when the lake was at a record low, these sites would normally be underwater)
Big Rock Monte Ne Pyramids Pine Top Rambo Cove Area Rambo Cove Area The Barge @ Indian Creek Current Beaver Lake Temperature: 76 degrees (surface) 05-29-08
Oronogo This location is an old quarry that has been turned into a dive site. It is located just East of Joplin Missouri and has lots of great diving to offer. There is a nominal fee to dive there and the hours of operation are seasonal so you would need to call ahead to make sure they are open before going.
Lake Tenkiller Located in Oklahoma, Tenkiller has just developed a dive park area just for scuba divers with new underwater attractions and campsites. Temperatures are about the same as Beaver Lake.
For other great places to dive in your own back yard visit Diving USA
Never been to our area before?? No problem, we have a list of local Dive Masters who can take you to the spots the locals dive. Just call the shop and we can have a Dive Master contact you for information and availability during your visit.
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Phone: 479-986-0100
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