Best for beginner divers, 0-65m, shore entry, mild current.
The Scuba Ranch is an aquifer-fed freshwater quarry located in Terrell, Texas. This site offers a variety of underwater attractions including boat wrecks, airplanes, and the park icon known as Sisco the Shark. Divers can explore depths ranging from the surface to 65 metres, with an average depth of 12 metres. Entry is via the shore, and the site is suitable for beginners. Conditions include mild currents and visibility between 2 and 10 metres. A distinct thermocline is present, though aerators are installed to help mitigate temperature changes. Facilities on-site include parking, toilets, showers, changing rooms, air fills, equipment rental, and a cafe.
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Depth
Up to 65m
Visibility
2-10m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
45 min
No nearby dive sites found within 50km.
Yes, the site is rated as suitable for beginner divers.
The average depth is 12 metres, with the deepest points reaching 60 to 65 metres in the silos, depending on water levels.
Access to the water is via shore entry.
Divers should be aware of boat traffic, cold water, decompression risks, deep water, entanglement, low visibility, nitrogen narcosis, and thermoclines.
Yes, the site provides air fills, equipment rental, and gear storage.
Diving at The Scuba Ranch in Clear Springs Scuba Park requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
The Scuba Ranch in Clear Springs Scuba Park typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at The Scuba Ranch in Clear Springs Scuba Park typically ranges from 2 metres to 10 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.
