Official crater page with guided support, year-round diving, and depth detail.
Homestead Crater: guided warm-water dive year-round.
Homestead Crater: guided warm-water dive year-round.
Homestead Crater is a year-round warm-water dive in Midway, Utah, set inside a limestone dome with reservation-based access through the crater entrance. It is a controlled, guided site that works well for first-time divers, training dives, snorkeling, and relaxed scuba sessions, with mineral-rich water and a distinctive underground setting rather than reef life.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
0m - 20m
Depth Note
Dives typically reach about 65 feet (around 20 m).
Best Season
Year-round.
Typical Conditions
Water temperature stays at a constant 90–96°F.
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Safety Notes
Treat it as an altitude dive in a controlled enclosed site. Confirm gas, depth comfort, and reservation timing before entering.
Access Restrictions
Reservations are required to dive.
Legal Notes
Reservations are required, and capacity is managed. Confirm any certification or entry rules before arrival.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Guided warm-water scuba is the main draw, with certification and training dives available on site.
Freediving
Not a primary freedive target; the site is better known for scuba, snorkeling, swimming, and training sessions.
Snorkeling
Snorkeling is part of the core experience, alongside swimming and soaking in the warm water.
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Planning answers for access, conditions, timing, and site logistics.
Last Updated
Research Sources
Official crater page with guided support, year-round diving, and depth detail.
Dive-center class page with depth and visibility detail.
Official tourism write-up with dome geology, year-round temperature, and booking guidance.
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