

Best for advanced divers, shore entry, strong current.
Bellepoint Day Use Area is a riverine drift dive site situated below the Bluestone Dam at Summersville Lake. This freshwater location is characterised by a strong current, making it suitable only for advanced divers. The water conditions here are often clearer than in the main lake. Divers can expect to encounter a variety of temperate freshwater fish and invertebrates typical of this river habitat. Access is via a shore entry, and parking facilities are available at the site. Snorkelling is possible, though the strong current requires caution. Divers should be prepared for challenging conditions due to the significant water movement.
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Bellepoint Park is located downstream of the Bluestone Dam and offers river access.
Recorded at this site
Skill Level
Advanced
Entry
Shore
Current
Strong
The site supports a variety of temperate freshwater fish and invertebrates expected for this riverine habitat.
No, this site is intended for advanced divers due to the strong current.
This is a shore entry site.
Yes, the site has a snorkel rating of 3/5, though the strong current should be taken into account.
Bellepoint Day Use Area (Tailwaters) in Hinton can have strong currents. Advanced experience with drift diving and current navigation is recommended.