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Beaver Lake Dive Park

3.7 — based on 14 community signals
4.2 12 especies 25 colaboradores

Beaver Lake Dive Park is a year-round freshwater dive destination in the United States with 12 documented species observations and accessible shore entry.

⭐ Best for beginners.

updated 4 months ago
Dificultad
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Shore entryFamily-friendlyBeginner

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Dificultad
beginner
Mejores meses
Todo el año

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Condiciones

Open-Meteo
Viento
4.2 kn
Olas
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Agua
—°C
N E S W
Wind direction (7d)
Primary: NE (19%)
Now: S (169°)
Marea (7 días)
amplitud: 0m
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Ahora +0.0m
Vie 18Sáb 19Dom 20Lun 21Mar 22Mié 23Jue 24
UV6.55 · high Aire PM2.512 · good 07:00 19:18
Día Viento Olas UV Lluvia
09-18 6.4 7 0mm
09-19 9.8 7 0mm
09-20 7.6 6 1mm
09-21 8.7 6 2mm
09-22 6.6 3 0mm
09-23 6.2 6 0mm
09-24 5.3 6 0mm

About this spot

Beaver Lake Dive Park offers freshwater diving accessible to divers of all experience levels. The site welcomes both recreational and technical divers, with shore entry that makes setup straightforward. The lake bottom varies, providing divers the chance to explore a mix of depths and terrain. Year-round diving means you can plan trips on your schedule, though water conditions shift seasonally. The park supports a range of aquatic life documented through 12 recorded species observations. Divers regularly encounter freshwater fish and aquatic vegetation. Three community-uploaded videos provide useful reference footage for planning your dive and understanding site layout before arrival. Because this is a freshwater site, standard freshwater diving protocols apply. No special permits are required beyond typical state fishing or recreation permits. The park is not within a marine protected area, so standard diving rules govern the site. Check local regulations before you go.

📖 Guía: Buceo en Estados Unidos: 87 Sitios desde Manantiales hasta el Océano Abierto

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Tipos de buceo

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Esenciales del viaje

Todo lo que necesitas antes de hacer la maleta — checklist, sol, logística.

Trip checklist

  • 🛂 Visa-free or visa-on-arrival
  • 📜 C-card + dive insurance (DAN)
  • 📔 Dive logbook
  • 🧴 Reef-safe sunscreen SPF 50+
  • 🔌 Plug type A/B · 120V adapter
  • 💊 Seasickness meds + ear drops
  • 📱 Offline maps + emergency contact

Quick facts

  • 🌓 Moon First quarter · 47%
  • GPS
Información de sostenibilidad
🌍 CO2 footprint MAD ↔ 7508km · ~1727kg · €31

Preguntas frecuentes

When is the best time to dive Beaver Lake Dive Park?

The site is diveable year-round. Water conditions change seasonally—warmer in summer, colder in winter—so choose based on your equipment and comfort level.

What depth and difficulty should I expect?

Beaver Lake Dive Park accommodates divers at various skill levels. Depths vary across the site. Review the three community videos before your dive to get a realistic sense of bottom terrain and depth ranges you'll encounter.

What marine life might I see?

Twelve species have been documented at the site, primarily freshwater fish and aquatic plants. Community observations and videos are useful references for learning what residents typically find.

Do I need permits to dive here?

Beaver Lake Dive Park is not within a marine protected area. Check with local state parks or water management authorities for any required permits or day-use fees before visiting.

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Observaciones verificadas de especies marinas

14 registros · 5 especies · fuentes: OBIS, GBIF

Corbicula fluminea

Bivalvia · Cyrenidae
GBIF
Última observación:
12 ene 2026
×3registros

Asellidae

Malacostraca · Asellidae
OBIS
Última observación:
18 ene 2003
×1registros

Caecidotea

Malacostraca · Asellidae
OBIS
Última observación:
28 jun 2002
×1registros

Asellidae

Malacostraca · Asellidae
OBIS
Última observación:
18 dic 2001
×1registros

Asellidae

Malacostraca · Asellidae
OBIS
Última observación:
7 jul 2000
×2registros

Caecidotea

Malacostraca · Asellidae
OBIS
Última observación:
9 feb 2000
×1registros

Caecidotea

Malacostraca · Asellidae
OBIS
Última observación:
4 nov 1999
×1registros

Asellidae

Malacostraca · Asellidae
OBIS
Última observación:
3 jun 1999
×1registros

Caecidotea

Malacostraca · Asellidae
OBIS
Última observación:
8 abr 1978
×1registros

Caecidotea simulator

Malacostraca · Asellidae
OBIS
Última observación:
22 jul 1965
×1registros

Hydrobia aldrichi

Gastropoda · Hydrobiidae
OBIS
Última observación:
Invalid Date
×1registros

Datos: 187.991 observaciones de OBIS (Ocean Biodiversity Information System) y GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility). CC-BY 4.0.

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💬 1 top comments
  • Hey man! We've been diving the beaver area and have found most things to see at the bluff area dive site, is this houseboat at the same location? Or is this off of lost bridge marina boat ramp? We cannot find this boat lol

    @JasonDiveGuy · 👍 1

Experienced diver dies in Beaver Lake

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wind peaks Mar-Apr-Dec, calmest Jul-Aug-Sep, dry Jan-Dec.

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