Maryland, United States has 32 public dive sites on PickADive. Use the list below to compare mapped sites by depth, access, difficulty, ratings, and reviews before opening a site page.
An 800-acre Maryland artificial reef site 12 nautical miles southeast of the Ocean City Inlet, centered on the wreck of the freighter African Queen, which grounded and broke in two in 1958; the bow and stern sections lie a short distance apart in about 70 ft of water. The periphery has been built up with prefabricated concrete units, cable mounds, an M60 tank and several small sunken vessels. Divers visit it for lobster, sea bass and tautog over the wreckage.
A Maryland artificial reef site east of Ocean City whose bottom slopes gently from about 70 ft on the west side to 50 ft on the east. In 2008-2009 stainless steel subway cars were deployed here alongside barges and concrete rubble, creating moderate-relief habitat for sea bass, tautog and flounder. It is a regular stop for Ocean City fishing, diving and spearfishing trips.
A 1,000-plus acre Maryland artificial reef 20 nautical miles east of the Ocean City Inlet in 95-110 ft of water, centered on the historic 'Twin Wrecks': the 322-ft steel cargo ship Saetia (a WWI-era loss) and the upside-down bow section of the tanker Oklahoma, which broke in two in 1914. Cable piles and reef material around the wrecks hold plentiful lobster, and the site draws sea bass, tautog and pelagics in season.
Kelly's Reef (the Little Gull site) is a 467-acre Maryland artificial reef about 3 nautical miles southeast of the Ocean City Inlet. Reef materials include concrete rubble, prefabricated concrete units and a sunken barge in roughly 30-45 ft of water. Its short run from the inlet makes it a convenient shallow reef dive and spearfishing spot for sea bass, tautog and flounder.
Current public data shows 6 intermediate and 1 advanced dive sites. Listed depths range from about 5m to 34m where available. Boat is the most common listed access type. Use those signals as a starting point, then confirm the plan against training, equipment, and current local guidance.
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Common questions about diving in Maryland, United States
What are the best dive sites in Maryland, United States?
Use the ranked list on this page to compare 32 public dive sites in Maryland. PickADive highlights ratings, reviews, depth, access type, difficulty, and mapped location so you can move from destination research to a specific site page.
Are there advanced dives in Maryland?
Yes. PickADive currently marks 1 dive site in Maryland as advanced or expert level. Listed depths in the catalog reach about 34m at the deepest sites, and 32 dive sites are recorded as boat access. These dives deserve extra attention to depth, access, current, visibility, and local guidance.
What depths can I expect in Maryland?
Listed PickADive depth data for Maryland ranges from about 5m to 34m. Use that as a research starting point, then verify current conditions and site-specific guidance.
Can I see Maryland dive sites on a map?
Yes. Use the map link on this page to compare Maryland dive sites by location, coastline, nearby alternatives, and individual site details.