Cart Creek Bridge

Scuba diving Cart Creek Bridge near Vernal, Utah at Flaming Gorge Reservoir. Climbing, crawling, making your way through rocks and cliffs while carrying 50-80lbs of scuba diving gear describes the entry into Cart Creek Bridge from the shore.  The popular area is visited frequently by boats, dogs, paddleboarders, swimmers and cliff divers (Do you still …

Flaming Gorge Dutch John

Flaming Gorge Dive Site: Dutch John Draw

Dive Site Access 40.927324742446956, -109.434913317971 Shore access is easy from Sunny Cove – just park in the lot, set up on the shore and swim out. Also, great camping access from Mustang Ridge camping area is a short walk down to the beach from the north western sites. Boat access is limited with the paddleboard …

Flaming Gorge Dive Site

Flaming Gorge Dive Site: The Dam

Dive Site Access 40.915975861275925, -109.42537253724124 Shore access. Picnic tables, shade, and paved walks make the shore access descent for hanging out for a day of diving. You cannot dive “on” the dam, nor “near” the dam, but there is plenty of opportunity for a great wall dive on the east side of the point, and shallower …

Flaming Gorge Cart Creek Bridge Dive Site

Flaming Gorge Dive Site: Cart Creek Bridge

Dive Site Access 40.909675953782354, -109.43553572862922 Shore or boat access. Shore diving is available if you’re willing to do a little bit of “bouldering” in scuba gear if the water is lower, or carry your gear down in phases, setting up at the water’s edge. The pathway starts out easy, but gets steep and rocky down …

What to Pack Scuba Homestead Crater

What to Pack: Homestead Crater Utah

If you’re traveling to the Homestead Crater in Midway Utah, you most likely are getting your Open Water certification for scuba diving, or you might be taking a specialty course.  You will enjoy your time in the Crater more if you pack efficiently for your scheduled time.  See the “what to bring inside” section for …