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Aurora Reservoir

Aurora, Colorado, United States
★ 2.0 (1 review)
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Beginner

Shallow freshwater reservoir with a plane wreck for training.

Shore Access
5m Avg Depth
6m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site, located at Aurora Reservoir, offers a dedicated SCUBA beach and dive area on the eastern shore. It’s easily accessible via a staircase from the northeastern parking lot. Aurora is particularly known for its Cessna 210 wreck, making it an excellent location for practicing underwater navigation and search and recovery skills. The reservoir provides a controlled environment suitable for divers of various experience levels to hone their abilities.

Diving Freediving Snorkeling

Site Ratings

Big Marine Life Poor
Macro Marine Life Poor
Landscape Quality Good
Water Visibility Fair Viz
Famousness Local Secret

Plan Your Visit

wreckbeginner friendlytrainingaltitude divingfreshwater

Marine Life

CrayfishPerchSunfishBass

Things to Note

Difficulty:

Beginner

Extremely shallow depth and controlled environment make it ideal for new divers and training exercises.

Hazards:
altitudecold waterlow visibility
Current Strength:

Mild

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