Lake Ouachita, a premier inland dive destination, offers an expansive and pristine diving experience. Spanning 40,000 acres and dotted with over 200 islands within 975 miles of remote shoreline and surrounded by the Ouachita National Forest, this lake consistently ranks among the nation’s cleanest. Ocean Extreme provides a full service facility at Mountain Harbor Resort, offering air fills, rentals, and support for divers. Access to the lake is facilitated by 20 boat ramps and 10 full-service marinas. Diving in Lake Ouachita is open weekends from Memorial Day through Labor Day annually. The crystal clear waters provide excellent visibility, creating a remarkable underwater environment.
Lake Ouachita
Pristine, clear freshwater lake diving in a national forest.
Boat Access
15m Avg Depth
60m Max Depth
About this dive site
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Plan Your Visit
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Things to Note
Difficulty:
All levels
Full-service facilities offer rentals and support, making it accessible for training dives and certified divers of any level.
Hazards:
boat trafficdepththermoclines
Current Strength:
Mild
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