Best for beginner divers, 6-10m, shore entry.
Tyler State Park Lake is a spring-fed freshwater site offering a calm environment for beginner divers. The lake features a shallow depth range of 6 to 10 metres and no current, making it suitable for those building confidence or practising buoyancy and navigation. Divers enter directly from the shore. Visibility typically ranges from 2 to 5 metres, which can vary based on surface conditions. Summer water temperatures range from 24.0 to 30.0 °C, while winter temperatures range from 5.0 to 15.0 °C. On-site facilities include parking, toilets, showers, and a rinse station to assist with post-dive cleanup.
32.47788, -95.29415
The park often reaches capacity on weekends, so having a pre-booked reservation is the only way to guarantee entry.
Located at 789 Park Road 16, Tyler, TX 75706.
No known hazards
Recorded at this site
Depth
6-10m
Visibility
2-5m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Current
None
Typical Dive
30 min
No nearby dive sites found within 50km.
Yes, the site is well suited to newly certified divers as it features no current and a shallow depth range.
The site has a shallow depth range of 6 to 10 metres.
This is a shore-entry dive site.
Visibility at the lake ranges from 2 to 5 metres.
The site provides parking, toilets, showers, and a rinse station.
Diving at Tyler State Park Lake in Tyler requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
