Since we are close to major dive spots in the state, we dive
frequently around the area.
Most dives are instruction related,
but some are open to the public. We also participate or host many local
dive / clean up events and other water related events in the area. Some events can be found on
our Facebook Page, but please feel free to contact us for those
dates, costs, and locations.
You can also connect with active divers in the area through a couple of our Facebook Groups: Dive Shop San Marcos and Scuba Divers of San Marcos.
We post our events to those groups as well as our Facebook Page, but other organizations do as well, so there is ample opportunities to dive or just meet up and make new friends.
For restricted or closed facilities, like Spring Lake, we can help you gain access, explain the restrictions, or make reservations for you.
We do not provide regularly scheduled tours of any dive location in the area. We can schedule a Dive Master or dive guide to accompany you on your dive. Please let us know when you are available, and which dive site you would like to visit. For summer requests, please give at least a week's notice.
You should never dive alone. So if you need a dive buddy, we can see if there are any of the local groups or divers hosting an open dive during your visit, or we can schedule one of our Dive Masters / Instructors to dive with you. Our Dive Masters can also help you navigate most of the dive sites in the area if you are uncomfortable diving in a new location or navigating on your own.
Cost depends on time and location. Please contact us for details.
We have a few trips and events during the year scheduled that you should come on! Our trips are tailor made to maximize time, costs, and dives!
While diving is the focus of the trips, we also try to explore the area around our dive sites, and, of course, have fun! Plus, group trips are a great way to make new friends and great memories.
These trips are open to the public - you do not have to be a student of Texas State University or the Dive Shop to attend.
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Learn more here at Fiji.Dive50.net!
Or email Dive 50 at travel@dive50.net to sign up or for any questions!
Volunteers can be in water, or on land - so sign up the whole family!
We will be diving Hippy Hollow, and we will have a party barge and breakfast tacos for our participants.
The clean is in the morning (usually begins about 7am), and lasts till noonish. Afterwards, the host committee has some goodies for us as well.
If you don't have a buddy, we can find one for you. When you call to sign up, be sure to ask about gear rental specials too!
Come out, have fun, get your good deed and bubble time in!
Past Flyer for Reference:
· Please bring cash. · Non-divers welcome. · Bring your own pumpkins and dive
knife. · Costumes must be worn underwater to
be eligible for prizes. · Bring your own gear. If you
need rental gear for the weekend, please contact us. · ** Please call for student and vetran discounts, as well as reserving beds inside the silo onsite instead of camping.
Prizes given for Best
Pumpkin and Best Underwater Costume!
There is a $5
donation for the contest in addition to the park entry.
Most likely Febuary 2027
Join us for all events are just one!
Either way it's a great time and a great way to celebrate the 4th!
This is a unique dive and an awesome log book
entry! You'll get a night, deep, and altitude dive all in one!
The Dive Shop will have the whole facility and grounds to
ourselves, typically in Febuary. We will update with dates when we confirm.
Come dive in one of the most unique places and camp with us after!
This dive is open to ALL divers - not just
Texas State Students. We ask that you be certified advanced (or
above) diver. If you are not, please contact us.
Additionally, we welcome non-divers if you would like to join in the
festivities.
Valhalla Dive Silo is a flooded, decommissioned Atlas Nuclear
Missile Silo outside of Abilene, TX. At 2,420 feet above sea
level, the 60 foot wide and 127 deep "pool" is not only an altitude
dive, but is the largest indoor deep diving facility in the world.
Filled with 2 million gallons of clear ground water, this is truly a
unique experience.
Contact us today to reserve your spot, or purchase tickets online here.**
*Camping on the property is free, but to stay underground, in the
silo, there is an additional fee per night per person. SPACE IS LIMITED in the
silo. Bedding provided, but it is
suggested you take extra to stay warm. Additional lodging options
available in the area at your own costs. The silo is about a 30
minute drive from town / nearest services.
On Friday, there
is typically no diving and an opportunity to get a tour
from the owner and learn the history about the facility.
Saturday morning we will start with a dive briefing and dive in groups throughout the day.
Breakfast and dinner will be provided.
We will
also have dives on Sunday till about mid afternoon if
needed / wanted.
If you are not an advanced
diver or above, but would still like to go, please contact us!
Food should be brought
(if camping/staying overnight), or you will have the opportunity to drive into town for
meals at your own costs and with your own transportation.
Camping is PRIMATIVE. Meaning there is no
electricity for campers / electronics / hookups. SMALL
generators are allowed. Propane heaters / stoves /
grills / fires for camping and cooking are allowed,
must be managed, and dependent on the weather / county
burn ban. You must provide wood / fuel and
appliances.
Transportation is not provided, but there maybe a caravan / car pool
from the Dive Shop on Friday depending on group size and participants.
The option is available to join on Saturday or Sunday only, or
for half days of diving, but cost does not change.
Water temps are usually in the low 50's, so please be prepared for cooler water temps. Additionally, please bring warm clothes and supplies for the
February weather. While Texas weather varies, it is usually cold and WINDY at the site.
