Top Snorkeling and Scuba Diving in Idaho

Idaho diving offers a great variety of experiences, from shallow clear lakes to deep wrecks full of history. Read the Idaho guide

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dive shops
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8 sites, ranked by diver reviews
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Bob Rice Pond

No reviews yetUSA, Idaho

Old quarry used for dive training. Very easy access. Boise Bob Rice Pond is also known as Quinn's Pond.

BeginnerMax depth 20 ft
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Alturas Lake

No reviews yetUSA, Idaho

This is a small dive site where there are many fish and other submerged objects. The things to see are mostly located 10-20 feet deep. Anything deeper and the bottom is just sand. To get there, park at Picnic Area B and set up scuba diving gear in the parking lot. The water is about 100 yards from the parking lot.

BeginnerMax depth 16.4 ftShore entry
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Jefferson County Lake

No reviews yetUSA, Idaho

Jefferson County Lake is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in USA, Idaho which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

BeginnerMax depth 15.1 ftShore entry
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Juniper Boat Dock (Ririe Reservoir)

No reviews yetUSA, Idaho

Northern tip of Ririe Reservoir. Juniper Boat Dock is also known as Ririe Reservoir.

BeginnerMax depth 29.9 ftShore or Boat entry
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Henry River

No reviews yetIdaho

North fork of Snake. Good for drifting and plenty of fishing gear.

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Salmon River

No reviews yetIdaho

Deep holes near end of summer reveals lost rafter items

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Meadow Lake

No reviews yetIdaho

High altitude, great camp sites, and deep end is cold with fair visibility

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Top dive shops in Idaho

All 3
Jake's Scuba Adventures
5.0 (94) · Coeur D'Alene
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Dive Magic
4.9 (26) · Boise
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AWOL Adventure Sports
4.7 (35) · Twin Falls
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Idaho diving guide

Ready to check out the best sites in Idaho for scuba diving, snorkeling, shore diving, free diving or other ocean activities? Zentacle has 8 dive sites, snorkel spots, beaches, and more. Discover hand-curated maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you.
Idaho diving offers a great variety of experiences, from shallow clear lakes to deep wrecks full of history. You can find many different kinds of fish in Idaho lakes, including crayfish, kokanee, rainbow trout, and smallmouth bass. In addition, Idaho lakes are home to many different kinds of wrecks, which offer a great opportunity to explore the state's history.

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Are there dive shops in Idaho?

Zentacle lists 3 dive shops in Idaho. The top-rated are Jake's Scuba Adventures (5.0 from 94 reviews) and Dive Magic (4.9 from 26 reviews).