Scuba Diving

Best Dive Sites in Lake Havasu

While Lake Havasu is known as an Arizona mecca for its topside water activities, there is also much to do underwater while scuba diving.

Scuba diving at Lake Havasu is accessible from the beach or by boat. Visibility ranges throughout the year from 10-50 feet, with water temperatures from the mid-50°s to as high as 85° in the peak of summer.

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Victoria Cliffs
Credit: Scuba Training and Technology, Lake Havasu City

With more than 30 specific dive sites featuring attractions such as shipwrecks, sunken planes, underwater geology, fish habitats, and even a deserted underwater town from the 1800s, Lake Havasu is home to some of the best dive sites in Arizona and the Southwest.

Some of the more popular locations and best dive sites include:

  • Miller's Folly
  • Pilot Rock
  • Steamboat Cove
  • Sand Isle
  • Black Meadow Landing

Here are the five most popular SCUBA diving sites in Lake Havasu, recommended by local divers.

Site 5 Underwater Training/Obstacle Course

This site is on the island in a small cove that is accessible by car. Here you will find a great area to train and practice diving. Underwater you will find two sail boats, a small tri -hull, submarine, truck, and other surprises. The whole site is set up with lines that take you to each area.
Approximate Coordinates: 34.450298, -114.373135

Copper Canyon

Located in a cove on the west side of the lake is this very popular destination. It is only accessible by boat and is usually very busy with lots of boats. But once you find a clear area, the canyon walls provide lots to explore and the cove floor is known to have many lost treasures from the boaters above.
Approximate Coordinates: 34.425936, -114.307831

Victoria Cliffs

This is a special site only accessible by boat off the south east corner of the island. It has sheer walls ranging from 10-40 feet deep. It runs about a half mile long and has ledges, boulders, some swim-throughs and a few small boats as well. Visibility here is usually very good.
Approximate Coordinates: 34.452898, -114.349712

Paddle Wheel Wreck (Miller's Folly)

This site is in Skier's Cove and is also known as Miller's Folly. This wreck is the remains of one of the early Lake Havasu Party Boats — it's in 25 feet of water next to one of the larger fish habitats.
Approximate Coordinates: 34.444183, -114.366249

Friendly Isle

This small cove is located on the east side of the lake and while similar to Copper Canyon in many respects, it doesn't have nearly as much boat traffic. Lots of fish habitat here along the red rock walls of the cove.
Approximate Coordinates: 34.420017, -114.289769

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Special Events Include:

  • January 1st Frozen Fin Dive
  • Underwater Easter Egg Hunt
  • Copper Canyon Underwater Clean Up
  • Bridgewater Channel Underwater Clean-Up
  • Underwater Pumpkin Carving Contest

Special Events Contact

Capt. Kathy Weydig
www.lakehavasudivers.com

Scuba Training & Technology
2150 N. Kiowa Blvd.
Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403
928-855-9400
Services: Full service dive center with equipment, air, nitrox, rentals, training and dive guide services.

Lake Havasu Divers Association

Local dive club meets monthly, weekly group dive.

Scuba Training and Technology Inc.

Joel Silverstein, Vice President, COO
Tech Diving Limited
2150 N. Kiowa Blvd.
Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403
Voice: 928-855-9400
Cell: 928-230-3680
Fax: 928-855-9529

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