Amistad National Recreation Area

★★★☆☆ (37)

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.

Dive Activity

Dive Centers Catering This Dive Site

Texas Dive Center, Inc., John Miller, Instructor Trainer

3602 Slide Road Suite B34, 79414 Lubbock, TX - USA

Dive Sites Nearby

Misty L. (#2993364)

South Padre Island (★4.5)

The South Padre Island Jetties are accessible through Isla Blanca Park, managed by Cameron County Parks. Parking is available. There is a fee to enter the park. This is shore diving and conditions vary greatly. Always check local tides and weather before diving this site. Average visibility is 5 feet or less.
Ascuba Venture, Inc, 78412 Corpus Christi

Port Aransas Jetty South (★2.6)

Water entry is off of very large boulders. Incoming/outgoing tides need to be considered. BE AWARE people are fishing in the adjacent along the Jetty. Visibility varies with tides and weather (fair to poor). Sandy bottom around 20-foot depth (+/-) dependent on the tide.
GULF COAST SCUBA, 77027 HOUSTON

Mammoth Lake (★4.0)

Located just one hour south from downtown Houston, Texas, this 70 acres dedicated scuba park is a fun destination for scuba divers of all levels. For more information please check their website: https://mammothlaketexas.com/
Scubapro, Stephen Frink

Twin Lakes Scuba Park, Manvel, Texas (★3.1)

This dive sites offers dives for many types of divers. There are a few platforms at various depths as well as various objects to see like a camper, airplane and boats. Attractions can be reached by a guide line off of the suspended platforms.
Andrew S. (#4635776)

Longhorn Lake, League City, Texas (★3.4)

This is a lake available to swimmers, scuba divers and fishermen. People use this lake to train for triathlons and other water activities. There are boats, boat motors, bathtubs, and other items sunken to find while scuba diving.
Ascuba Venture, Inc, 78412 Corpus Christi

Joe’s Place Marina & Resort (★4.1)

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.
James T. (#2188058)

Neutral Buoyancy Laboratory (★5.0)

The Neutral Buoyancy Laboratory is an astronaut training facility and neutral buoyancy pool operated by NASA and located at the Sonny Carter Training Facility, near the Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas.
Mares

Lower Comal River (★4.0)

Located a few dams down from the Upper Comal River, the Lower Comal has a faster current and slightly deeper depths along the river bends. Put in location is underneath the Garden St. bridge, and the river will bend twice before getting out at the last public exit (before the Comal hits the Guadalupe River).
Dive Masters Of San Antonio, 78216 San Antonio

Upper Comal River (★3.9)

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.
Mares, Predrag Vuckovic

Comal River, Landa Park, New Braunfels, Texas (★3.9)

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.
Scubapro

OTA Pool (★4.7)

Come visit our beautiful soft water pool! What is soft water you ask? It’s all the pros of a Salt Water Pool with none of the salt. Your skin will fell soft when you get out of the pool, and your eyes will either not burn or burn much less than a traditional chlorine or salt water pool.
Divetech, Inc, 77007 Houston

Dive Tech Pool (★3.5)

This is Divetech’s state-of-the-art training pool. It was built on January of 2012. It has a retractable floor system that allows to establish variable depths.
Dive Masters Of San Antonio, 78216 San Antonio

Overlook Park, Canyon Lake, Texas (★4.0)

Overlook Park is a public, day-use park with spectacular views of Canyon Lake’s south side. Trek through the park’s 1-mile loop hiking trail or meander the Verada Real walking trail, which will take you all the way across the dam.
Ascuba Venture, Inc, 78412 Corpus Christi

North Park, Canyon Lake (★3.6)

North Park is a Primitive TENT CAMPING park ONLY! NO DAY USE! This means the park has a restroom, no showers, two water fountains with drinkable city water, and that each site has a table, benches, fire ring/grill, and lake access. Campsites for weekend use only. Not open during the week. Open 1 April to 30 Sept.
Dive Masters Of San Antonio, 78216 San Antonio

Aquarena Springs / Spring Lake (★4.3)

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.
Aqua Trek Sports, 76137 Fort Worth

Meadows Center for Water and Environment, San Marcos, Texas (★4.5)

At the headwaters of the San Marcos River, more than 200 artesian springs bubble up to form Spring Lake. Here, human history stretches back more than 12,000 years to the last ice age and natural history even further. Spring Lake is a jewel for divers.
Aqualung

Canyon Lake, Canyon Lake Park, Texas (★4.1)

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.
Mares

La Junta Dive Site (★5.0)

Camp La Junta sits on a mile of Guadalupe river where campers learn the basics of snorkeling and scuba diving. This section of the river varies in depth from just a few feet to close to 20 feet.
Ascuba Venture, Inc, 78412 Corpus Christi

Mansfield Dam Park (★3.7)

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.
Mares

Lake Travis, Texas (★3.7)

The lake is 63.75 miles long, has over 271 miles of shoreline and its maximum width is 4.5 miles. The lake covers 18,929 acres. As the “Crown Jewel” of the Central Texas Highland Lakes, Lake Travis is THE most visited freshwater recreational vacation destination in the state.
Ascuba Venture, Inc, 78412 Corpus Christi

Windy Point Park (★3.7)

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.
Ascuba Venture, Inc, 78412 Corpus Christi

The Blue Lagoon - Texas (★3.7)

This is a disused quartz rock quarry, which is now filled with water. Maximum depth 8 - 10m. Phone 936-438-8888, call ahead to make reservations for dives and check rates. Website: bluelagoonscuba.net. Visit website to check rules and fees.
Texas Dive Center, Inc., 79414 Lubbock

Balmorhea State Park (★4.6)

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.The entire park will close on Sept. 3, 2019, for repairs and installation of a septic system. The projected date for reopening is March 2020
Scubapro

Scuba Divers Paradise Gnome Boat (★4.0)

Usually hanging out with my Gnomies at this wonderfully colorful, and unique dive site. Divers are always encouraged to bring a garden gnome of their choice to add to the collection. Contact Scuba Divers Paradise to see when the next Gnome dive is taking place!