About This Dive Site
Lone Rock Beach, a premier shore-entry dive spot in Lake Powell within Glen Canyon NRA next to Grand Canyon National Park, features a lone Navajo sandstone monolith rising from the water. Ideal for beginners building skills, depths start shallow at 10 feet, sloping to 60 feet with rocky reefs teeming with crayfish and perch. Park at the free beach campground; no boat needed, but wetsuit rinse stations available. Visibility 20-50 feet in calm conditions. Secure NPS dive permit online; display red-white dive flag 100 yards offshore.
Safety Considerations
Even summer water chills to 68°F below 30 feet; layer with rash guards under wetsuits to follow thermal protection standards from Divers Alert Network. Shore entries demand strong finning against minor currents from dam releases; practice beach launches. Hypothermia risk rises with prolonged exposure, as per Glen Canyon safety bulletins. Jet skis frequent the area; dive parallel to shore away from traffic. PADI emphasizes pre-dive buddy briefs covering entry/exit points. Monsoon season brings debris; inspect gear for sharpness. Leave No Trace: pack out all trash to protect this fragile ecosystem.
Essential Gear
Standard rental setup from local shops: 3-5mm shorty wetsuit by Henderson, buoyancy compensator device (BCD) from Scubapro Hydros Pro, console gauge cluster, surface signaling whistle, and booties for rocky entry.