Bull Shoals
Dive Park Tour
bull Shoals Dive Park
Join us for a tour of at beautiful Bull Shoals Lake.
Bull Shoals sits on the northern border of Arkansas sharing some coves and waterfront with Missouri. The dive park hosts a range of sunken attractions, including: wreck of SS Minnow off the coast of Gilligan’s Island, destroyer escort ship, tractor and combine at the “Iowa Farm”, WWII troop transport & escort vessels. There are also a few surprises depending on your deep diving specialty cert and wreck diving specialty certs.
A little more spread out attractions means we will take a few boat rides to locations.
You’ll likely also see lots of Arkansas fish and wildlife, and depending on the time of year you may see spawning nests.
All year round (yes even winter!)
Don't see a time that works for you or want to book for a special occasion? Contact us to book a Private Tour!
Approx. 3 hours at the site
Note: We no longer offer private tours. Though we will try to accommodate small groups after scheduled classes, Contact us for details, availability varies.
Please bring:
Mask
Fins
Snorkel
Boots
Suitable clothes for the weather of the day
Contact lenses if you wear glasses
Cold weather only:
Long underwear
Thick socks
Boots will be provided
Included:
number of dives depends on group size, weather and time allowance.
Dive Professional
Top of the line rental dive gear including: buoyancy control device, regulators, gauges, weights, weight belt, wetsuit / drysuit, and compass
For your safety, all participants must:
Have your Padi Open Water certification (or equivalent)
Have read, signed, and followed directions on the online medical statement (link provided in confirmation email) PDF
Have our Medical form signed off by a doctor if they are age 60 or older PDF
Sign our liability release form PDF
Be at least 13 years of age (students 12 years of age and younger are required to take private classes.)
Be able to communicate in English
Not be pregnant
Instructors & Staff
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: My schedule is booked! When can I take a tour?
A: We dive year round! Thanks to Dry Suits, you’ll be surprised how manageable the cold is.
Q: Can I buy food close by?
A: Large events may include snacks, if you have special dietary requirements please pack a lunch. There is a shop close to the dive sites with typical convenience store food.
Q: Do I need to pay for Parking?
A: State Parks in Arkansas require a $5 day pass or parking permit (paid at the entrance) to help keep our parks beautiful, clean, and provide bathrooms. It is a small price to pay. (Please bring cash for the pass)
Q: Can I bring my own equipment?
A: Yes absolutely, using your own equipment whenever possible will let you feel more comfortable in the water without having to learn a new setup each time. Please bringing older equipment to our shop first to have it checked and serviced before your dive, this will ensure it is in good working condition so you don’t miss the dive.
Q: How much time should I allow?
A: Travel time to the dive site is about 3 hours from Fort Smith. We will meet at the site dive, go over information and safety instructions and get wet! You’ll need to plan 6-8 hours or longer depending on size of class and how quickly we get through the material.
Q: Is there anywhere to stay the night close by?
A: Yes we typically stay near restaurants, attractions, artisan shops, antiques, bars / clubs, and hotels or BNBs.
Q: What do I do if I have more questions?
A: Call us, we would be happy to talk through any questions or concerns.
Location
The tour will start at the town of Bull Shoals. Make sure to give us your phone number in case we need to contact you.
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