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Aurora Reservoir
Aurora Reservoir is a shore-access Colorado training dive with a plane wreck.
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Shore-access scuba area with low visibility, an ADA path, and a sunken Cessna used for training dives.
About Aurora Reservoir
Aurora Reservoir is a shore-access scuba training site southeast of Denver with a roped-off dive area, a sunken plane, and a simple freshwater profile. It is best approached as a skills-and-setup dive rather than a scenic open-water dive, with the reservoir's value coming from practice access, the plane wreck, and the chance to work on navigation in a controlled area.
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Research Estimate At Aurora Reservoir
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 3m
AccessEasy entry
CoralHeavily damaged
Aquatic LifeSome life
FacilitiesGood facilities
Crowd / PopularityQuite busy
CurrentNo current
Where Is Aurora Reservoir?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Aurora Reservoir Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
0m - 15.2m
Depth Note
Maximum depth stated as 50 ft.
Best Season
April 1 to October 31, when the designated scuba area is open.
Typical Conditions
Average visibility is about 5 to 10 ft, with a quiet freshwater training environment and a marked scuba area.
Safety & Access At Aurora Reservoir
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Low visibilityRestricted access
Safety Notes
Expect very limited visibility and stick to the roped scuba area. Night diving is not permitted, and the site works best when you treat it as a training environment.
Access Restrictions
Day pass or annual pass required; scuba diving is limited to the designated dive area and normal park rules exclude boating, fishing, and recreational swimming there.
Legal Notes
The dive area is open seasonally from April 1 to October 31, dawn to dusk, with no night diving and no additional fee for diving.
Local Intel For Aurora Reservoir
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Maximum depth is 50 ft with average visibility of 5–10 ft; includes an underwater sunken Cessna plane to explore around.
Freediving
This is primarily a scuba-training reservoir. Breath-hold use is only sensible as very controlled practice near the shallow training area.
Snorkeling
Not a strong snorkel destination; the low visibility and training-focused rules make it better suited to scuba than casual snorkeling.
Wildlife at Aurora Reservoir
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Aurora Reservoir
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Aurora Reservoir
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility3m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
