Horsetooth Sunrise Beach Entry

Sunrise Beach at Horsetooth Reservoir

Dive Site Access 40.5818467,-105.1597514 Shore or boat access. Shore diving available for scuba diving only if the parking lot area is open. Parking limited between two lots – upper and lower. The parking signs infer this area is open from dawn to dusk, but that is not the case – check with Larimer County rangers …

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 Mustang Ridge

Flaming Gorge Dive Site: Mustang Ridge

Dive Site Access 40.9246880333848, -109.44523086564848 Shore or boat access. Parking at the top of the ramp is a really, really, really long walk, so consider dropping your gear at the bottom, then parking. Easy shore entry away from the boat ramp to the north. Dive Site Features Shallow, easy diving with the option to go …

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 Osprey Island

Flaming Gorge Dive Site: Osprey Island

Dive Site Access 40.91747784990851, -109.42736018245559 Shore or Boat access. Picnic tables, shade, and paved walks make the shore access descent for hanging out for a day of diving. A long swim across the channel to the island can prove taxing on swimmers, and also a bit concerning with boat traffic above, also because there is …

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 …

2nd Divot: Carter Lake Scuba Diving

Carter lake is located west of Berthoud, Colorado and managed by Larimer County Parks. Dive Site Access 40.32594, -105.22453 Boat access only. The nearest ramp is located on the south end of Carter Lake. Parking is available near the boat ramp. All vessels will need to have mussel inspection from ANS or proof your vessel …