Best for beginner divers, 1-7m, shore entry.
Acacia Picnic Site at Lake Pleasant offers a shallow shore-entry dive suitable for beginners. The site features a reef structure located between 1 and 7 metres deep, allowing for relaxed exploration without the need for deep descents. Visibility typically ranges from 5 to 10 metres, though conditions can vary. As there is no current, divers can focus on buoyancy and navigation. Facilities including parking and toilets are available on site. Divers must remain vigilant regarding boat traffic, which is an active hazard in the area. Using a surface marker buoy is recommended to maintain visibility to boaters throughout the dive.
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Watch for boat traffic throughout your dive, particularly near the entry and exit points, and consider towing a surface marker buoy so you remain visible. Parking and toilets are available on site, so no special planning is needed for facilities.
Take Highway 60 to Apache Junction, exit at Idaho Road, turn north to Highway 88. Travel 14 miles northeast on Apache Trail. The site is on the left between the first and second bridges.
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Depth
Up to 7m
Visibility
5-10m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Current
None
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners due to the shallow depths of 1 to 7 metres and the absence of current.
The reef structure at this site is located between 1 and 7 metres deep.
This is a shore-entry site.
The primary hazards are boat traffic and variable, low visibility. Divers should monitor their surroundings and use a surface marker buoy.
Yes, the shallow depth of the reef makes this site accessible for snorkelling.
Diving at Acacia Picnic Site in Apache Junction requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
Visibility at Acacia Picnic Site in Apache Junction typically ranges from 5 metres to 10 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.
