

Best for intermediate divers, 5-119m, shore entry, mild current.
Yellowstone Lake Lodge offers a unique freshwater dive experience within a geologically active environment. Divers access the site via a shore entry, exploring depths ranging from 5 to 23 metres with an average of 10 metres. The topography features reef and artificial reef structures, alongside a wreck. Visibility typically fluctuates between 3 and 9 metres. The water is extremely cold, averaging 5°C, with hydrothermal vents creating localized hot spots and significant thermoclines. Divers should be prepared for mild currents, potential boat traffic, and rapid temperature variations. Due to the cold water and depth, a drysuit or thick wetsuit is recommended for all divers.
44.54800, -110.40400
Divers can experience the sensation of swimming in champagne by finning through large fields of escaping geothermic gas bubbles.
Shore or boat access. Park policy is a stickler on commercial guiding.
Expected in this region. No sightings logged here yet.
Depth
5-119m
Visibility
3-9m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Shore
Current
Mild
Best Time
Jul, Aug, Sep
There is no specific data regarding the species present at this site.
No, this site is rated for intermediate divers due to the cold water, depth, and variable conditions.
The site ranges from 5 to 23 metres in depth, with an average depth of 10 metres.
This is a shore entry dive site.
While the site is primarily used for diving, the extreme cold and depth make it better suited for scuba activities.
Hazards include extremely cold water, significant thermoclines, variable visibility, strong currents, and boat traffic.
Diving at Yellowstone Lake Lodge in Cody, Wyoming requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
Yes, equipment rental is available at or near Yellowstone Lake Lodge in Cody, Wyoming. Contact local dive operators for specific gear availability and prices.
The best months to visit Yellowstone Lake Lodge in Cody, Wyoming are July, August, and September. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Yellowstone Lake Lodge in Cody, Wyoming typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Yellowstone Lake Lodge in Cody, Wyoming typically ranges from 3 metres to 9 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.