

Best for beginner divers, 2-11m, shore entry, mild current.
Canyon Lake is a freshwater site featuring an artificial reef and wall topography. Suitable for beginners, the site offers depths ranging from 2 to 11 metres with visibility typically between 6 and 9 metres. Divers should be prepared for a thermocline between 8 and 10 metres during summer months. Shore entry is straightforward, though divers must remain vigilant regarding overhead boat traffic and potential entanglement in vegetation. The site provides convenient facilities including parking, toilets, showers, a rinse station, and on-site air fills. With mild currents and a typical dive duration of 45 minutes, it serves as a practical location for skill practice.
29.89930, -98.22900
North Park is the preferred park for SCUBA diving activities and has campsites available.
Located on the Guadalupe River between Austin and San Antonio. Take Hwy 306 from New Braunfels to Canyon Lake. North Park is the first access to the lake.
Recorded at this site
Depth
Up to 11m
Visibility
6-9m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
45 min
Best Time
Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners, offering a manageable environment for practising skills.
Depths at this site range from 2 to 11 metres.
Canyon Lake is a shore entry site.
Divers should watch for boat traffic, entanglement hazards in vegetation, variable visibility, and thermoclines.
Yes, the site features a dive shop providing equipment rental and air fills.
Diving at Canyon Lake in New Braunfels requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
The best months to visit Canyon Lake in New Braunfels are April, May, June, July, August, and September. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Canyon Lake in New Braunfels typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Canyon Lake in New Braunfels typically ranges from 6 metres to 9 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.