How deep is Athens Scuba Park?

Athens Scuba Park ranges from 0 to 8.5 metres deep (0–28 feet) — a shallow dive. It is a freshwater site. Depths vary across the site, so plan your profile to your training and verify conditions locally.

Is Athens Scuba Park a shore dive or a boat dive?

Athens Scuba Park is a shore dive — you can enter from land. The entry is recorded as an easy walk-in. The entry area is recorded as sheltered from surge. Basic facilities are recorded at or near the site, and cell service is recorded as good. Entry details and parking notes, where known, are listed in the access section of this page.

When is the best time to dive Athens Scuba Park?

Weekdays for fewer students; late spring through fall for warmest water. Closed Mon-Tue most of the year; reduced winter hours - check park schedule. Conditions vary, so check the latest reports and forecasts on the dive site page before your trip.

What will I see at Athens Scuba Park?

Divers at Athens Scuba Park in United States commonly report sightings of Channel catfish, Crappie, Bluegill, Red-eared slider turtle, and Largemouth bass. Channel catfish, Bluegill, and Largemouth bass are recorded as common sightings, while Crappie and Red-eared slider turtle are reported only occasionally. Marine life varies by season and conditions—check the site page for recent diver observations and photos.

What hazards are recorded at Athens Scuba Park?

Silty bottom easily stirred up; entanglement points on wrecks; summer thermocline. Hazards and conditions change, so verify current local information before diving.

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Athens Scuba Park

Texas, United StatesDirections

Open Water suggested0–9 m (0–28 ft) depthShore entry

Athens Scuba Park at a glance

Athens Scuba Park is a shore dive site in Texas, United States with depths of 0–8.5 m (0–28 ft). Typically most favorable Aug · from 3 years of archive data. Divers commonly see Channel catfish, Crappie, and Bluegill. Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

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Site hazards: Silty bottom easily stirred up; entanglement points on wrecks; summer thermocline.

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Source: Open-Meteo wind · updated 26 Oct, 00:20 GMT-5

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Recent diver reports

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What Divers Say

Known for: Channel catfish, Bluegill, Largemouth bass

Best time: Weekdays for fewer students; late spring through fall for warmest water.

Based on community reviews and site data. Conditions vary — always verify before diving.

Best months, historically

What conditions have historically been typical at this site, month by month — not a forecast.

January, 82% of days have historically been favorable, wind has typically been 10 knots
February, 79% of days have historically been favorable, wind has typically been 11 knots
March, 70% of days have historically been favorable, wind has typically been 11 knots
April, 62% of days have historically been favorable, wind has typically been 11 knots
May, 76% of days have historically been favorable, wind has typically been 10 knots
June, 88% of days have historically been favorable, wind has typically been 9 knots
July, 98% of days have historically been favorable, wind has typically been 8 knots
August, 100% of days have historically been favorable, wind has typically been 8 knots, historically most favorable
September, 98% of days have historically been favorable, wind has typically been 8 knots
October, 89% of days have historically been favorable, wind has typically been 9 knots
November, 89% of days have historically been favorable, wind has typically been 9 knots
December, 90% of days have historically been favorable, wind has typically been 9 knots

August has typically had the largest share of favorable days here. Conditions vary year to year — this is historical context, not a forecast.

Based on 3 years of archive data. Bar height shows the share of days each month whose conditions have historically scored favorably.

Marine life seen at this site

Species noted at this site — not a promise of what you’ll encounter.

Species seen here

Rough labels: “Commonly seen” usually means two or more recorded sightings near this site in public dive logs (GBIF), “Occasionally seen” one; “Seasonal” and “Rarely seen” come from dive-guide research. Not a measured rate.

Fills & rentals nearby

No dive shops mapped within 25 km (16 mi). Know one? Add it to the map.

Data updated July 2026

Site details

A 28-acre spring-fed former clay quarry in Athens, East Texas, operating as a dedicated dive park since 1987. More than 25 sunken attractions sit in shallow water, including a Cessna airplane, a Lockheed airliner fuselage, boats, vehicles and training platforms. Visibility is unusually good for a Texas inland site and the shallow depth makes it a popular open-water training and underwater photography venue.

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Silty bottom easily stirred up; entanglement points on wrecks; summer thermocline.

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