Amistad National Recreation Area

An oasis in the desert, Amistad National Recreation Area consists of the US portion of the International Amistad Reservoir. Amistad, whose name comes from the Spanish word meaning friendship, is best known for excellent water-based recreation, camping, hiking, rock art viewing, and its rich cultural history.

Freshwater fish life includes large and smallmouth bass, Guadalupe bass, and catfish.

Level

Level

  • Beginner
Visibility

Visibility

  • 5 m
Current

Current

  • Light Current
  • No Current
DIVE TYPES

DIVE TYPES

  • Night Dive
  • Snorkel Diver
  • Wall/Drop Off
  • Altitude Diving

Temperature & Visibility

Wildlife Diversity

Affiliated Training Center

Dive sites nearby

This dive site has camping & RV sites. The office building is right next to the designated scuba area. The building has a Party Room that can be rented. Phone 830-612-3775 Website: www:joesmarina.com Availability is Wednesday through Sunday, 8 AM to Dusk. Call to verify rates.

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Canyon Lake, Canyon Lake Park, Texas

Canyon Park at Canyon Lake features the traditional Canyon Lake underwater terrain to include steady slopes and small drop offs. The bottom is a silty consistency, creating potential visibility issues if kicked up. In addition, termoclines are apparent at roughly 30’/9m increments.

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Campsites for weekend use only. Not open during the week. Open 1 April to 30 Sept. Large Outhouse style Toilets, NO Showers.

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Comal River, Landa Park, New Braunfels, Texas

The Comal River, at only 2.5 miles, is one of the shortest rivers in the US. It is spring fed from the Edwards Aquifer and feeds into the Guadalupe River. Diving and swimming is not allowed in Landa Lake and the Comal River immediately below the lake because of the presence of the endangered species.

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Upper Comal River

The Comal River, one of the shortest rivers in the US, is spring fed from the Edwards Aquifer and flows 2.5 miles through the City of New Braunfels, eventually merging with the Guadalupe River. Diving on the Comal River begins just down river from the Wurstfest Grounds and continues to just before the Tube Chute.

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CURRENTLY CLOSED FOR 2020. Dive into the crystal-clear water of the world’s largest spring-fed swimming pool. Swim, scuba dive, or just relax under the trees at this historic park in arid West Texas.

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The Meadows Center for Water and the Environment, formerly known as Aquarena Springs, has been a local favorite for outdoor and water recreation. Due to protected and endangered species, water access is limited to those in scuba classes or volunteer divers who have completed the Center’s Volunteer Diving Program.

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Valhalla Missile Silo

This dive site is privately owned and rented out to official dive groups from their website. Just google it. Suggest good physical condition as there are a lot of steps down.

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Located on Lake Travis, this area is a designated scuba park, allowing overnight camping for dive groups only. This is an easy beach entry site. There are stairs if the water is high enough. Max depth 200+ feet.

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Deep diving off the wall. Several platforms and things to dive on and around. First come first serve on the camping - NO reservations. NO Glass Containers or Firearms. Phone # 512-266-3337 Website: windypointpark.com Check website for current fees.

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