

Best for beginner divers, 2-5m, shore entry, mild current.
Cemetery Point Beach at Bear Lake offers a freshwater shore entry suitable for beginners. The site features a sandy bottom that leads to a gradual drop-off, where divers and snorkellers encounter rocky clusters and submerged vegetation. Conditions at this site vary, with visibility typically ranging between 1 and 5 metres. Water temperatures are very cold, sometimes dropping to 2.2°C, and the reservoir may freeze during winter months. Divers should remain aware of potential hazards including boat traffic, entanglement risks, and the cold water environment. Typical dives last approximately 30 minutes at an average depth of 3 metres.
41.26420, -111.80020
Boats, kayaks, canoes, paddle boards, and any other floating conveyance are required to stop at all inspection stations when they are open and operating to protect waters from aquatic invasive species.
Follow Highway 39 to the east side of Huntsville. Follow the signs to the swim beach and marina. Cemetery Point is at the end of the road through Huntsville. The marina is the first entryway to the left after the fee station.
Recorded at this site
Depth
Up to 5m
Visibility
1-5m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
30 min
Yes, the site is suitable for beginner divers.
The site has a depth range of 2 to 5 metres, with an average depth of 3 metres.
Cemetery Point Beach is a shore entry site.
Yes, the site is suitable for snorkelling and holds a rating of 3 out of 5.
Divers should be cautious of boat traffic, cold water temperatures, deep areas, and potential entanglement in submerged vegetation.
Cemetery Point Beach in Huntsville typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Cemetery Point Beach in Huntsville typically ranges from 1 metres to 5 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.