

Best for beginner divers, 1-5m, shore entry, mild current.
River Pond Swimming Beach is an artificial site located below the main dam at Tuttle Creek Lake. This freshwater location features a sandy bottom and shallow margins, with depths ranging from 1 to 5 metres and an average depth of 3 metres. The site offers calm waters and is accessible via a shore entry. Conditions are generally mild, though water temperatures vary significantly, ranging from 4°C in winter to 27°C in summer. The area is suitable for beginners and provides various facilities including parking, toilets, showers, and equipment rental. Snorkelers typically explore the shallow margins near the buoy line.
39.25280, -96.58950
Recorded at this site
Depth
Up to 5m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
45 min
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners due to its calm waters and shallow depth.
The depth ranges from 1 to 5 metres, with an average depth of 3 metres.
This is a shore entry site.
Yes, snorkeling is permitted, though the site has a snorkel rating of 1/5.
Yes, equipment rental is available at or near River Pond Swimming Beach in Tuttle Creek Lake. Contact local dive operators for specific gear availability and prices.
River Pond Swimming Beach in Tuttle Creek Lake typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.