Map of Yellowstone Lake - Bridge Bay
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Yellowstone Lake - Bridge Bay

Wyoming, United States
Depth3–40 ft (1–12.2 m)
AccessBoth
Cert LevelOpen Water with altitude and cold-water experience; guide recommended.
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The largest body of water in Yellowstone National Park, at about 7,732 feet the largest freshwater lake above 7,000 feet in North America. Guided altitude dives from the shore near Bridge Bay reach 30 to 40 feet, where 20-foot siliceous hydrothermal spires rise from the bottom. Boat access reaches Stevenson Island and the early-1900s E.C. Waters wreck in just a few feet of water, plus dock cribbing near the historic Lake Hotel. Archaeological artifacts are protected and must not be touched, and divers must check in with the Bridge Bay ranger before diving.

Quick Facts

Depth Range1m – 12.2m
CertificationOpen Water with altitude and cold-water experience; guide recommended.
GearDrysuit required for 40F water; altitude dive planning; dive flag.
HazardsVery high-altitude dive profile; near-freezing water; fragile protected hydrothermal features; remote location; geothermal vents.
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