Blue Lagoon – Local Diving
The Beautiful Blue Lagoon
Beginning in the late 1800’s early 1900’s the area around Huntsville was known for its quarried stone and was used to help form the deep water port in Galveston as well as the Texas City dike. At some point, the natural springs in the area started filling the quarries at a rate that made it difficult to justify continuing to pull the stone so the quarry was abandoned by the company.
Moving forward to the present day, Blue Lagoon is a site especially for divers. Consisting of two lagoons each with submerged platforms as well as other objects to entertain divers. The maximum depth is 30 feet.
The second weekend of the month is our scheduled open water weekend and certified divers are always welcome to come and share our platforms and to meet other divers.
Our Open Water Divers Meet at the lake at about 8:30 AM. If you are not in class, you and your buddy should plan on arriving before 10:00 AM
Availability: Contact us for booking information
Scuba Divers at Beautiful Blue Lagoon in Texas
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| Is there a fee? | The facility charges a daily fee to dive or snorkel at the Blue Lagoon. Be sure to tell them you are a diver because the fee for a swimmer is higher. |
| What do I need to bring? | You will need your total diving system, including cylinders and weights if you are diving. You should also bring a tarp to put your equipment on while you are out of the water. Diving tarps and beach mats are available at Oceanic Ventures. You may also want to bring a chair, and some people bring their own portable "pop-ups" for sun protection. |
| What about food and drinks? | You should plan on bringing snacks, lunch, and drinks with you. There are no facilities at the lake or nearby. On Saturdays, we generally have a potluck lunch where people share some of what they have brought. |
| What is the water temperature? | The temperature varies with the season. From May to September, it is warm. In other months, it takes on the consistent overnight temperature. |
| What is there to see underwater? | There are a variety of sunken objects ranging from boats to a Conestoga wagon. Additionally, this was a working rock quarry, so there are various slabs of limestone and other stones with drill holes for explosives or mining equipment. |
| What is the surface like? | You are in the middle of the East Texas Piney Woods, so the lake is surrounded by large pine trees and scrub, making it a beautiful, relaxing site. The dive sites have small shelters with picnic tables and a way to get into the water. |
| What about safety? | Our staff are trained first aid providers and usually bring a first aid kit and an oxygen kit to the lake. The area is serviced by the 911 system. As for the safety of your vehicle and equipment left on the surface while you are diving, we have not had any issues in the past. However, it is best to lock your money and valuables in your car while you are diving. |
| How late are you at the lake? | We start our day at about 8:00-8:30 in the summer months and generally wrap things up around 4:00. We recommend coming in the morning for clearer water and a better chance of joining others starting their dive. |
| How far is it? | Most people think of distance in time. If there is no road construction, it takes about an hour and a half to get to the entrance from Oceanic Ventures. |
Entry Fees
These fees are subject to change but currently, they are:
Daily Fee
Rates for Divers — $25.00 per person
Rates for Non Divers – $30.00 per person (10 years and up)
Rates for children – $10.00 per person (9 years and under)
