Earth Day @ Blue Lake!
Blue Lake is one of Utah's best-loved dive spots, and it needs our help.
Every April, The Dive Shop heads to Blue Lake on Earth Day to give something back. We clear trash, repair the damaged walkway and facilities, and pull refuse out of the lake.
It's free to join. You'll get a discount on rental gear, plus a hotel discount if you want to come early and dive on Friday.
Availability: Contact us for booking information
Why Blue Lake needs us
Blue Lake is a popular spot for fishermen, campers and divers. Unfortunately, some visitors leave it in worse shape than they found it.
So every April, The Dive Shop sponsors a trip to put things right. It's a good day, a good crowd, and a good reason to get in the water.
What we do
- Clear trash from the shoreline and campsites
- Repair the damaged walkway and facilities
- Remove refuse from the lake
Want to see what past events have looked like? Check out the Earth Day 2024 link on the trip page.
What you get for helping
- No cost to join
- A discount on rental gear
- A hotel discount if you come early and dive on Friday
About Blue Lake
Blue Lake is about 16 miles south of Wendover, Utah. It's fed by a steady flow of clear spring water, and a thermal spring bubbles up from the lake floor. It sits at about 4,300 feet and is roughly 60 feet deep.
The water stays comfortable year-round. Wikipedia reports bottom temperatures near 85°F, with surface temperatures from the high 60s in winter to the high 70s in summer. Late fall and early spring are the best times to dive. In summer, algae blooms can cut visibility a lot.
The lake and its surroundings are public land managed by the Bureau of Land Management. That's one more reason to leave no trace. Blue Lake is also where we run our Open Water certification dives.
Sign up so we can plan
Signing up helps us organize the work. Got materials you'd like to donate for repairs? Fill out the form on the trip page. All donations are welcome.
Questions? Call us at (801) 295-5445 or email email@the-dive-shop.com. Dates and details are posted on the trip page, and you can contact us for booking information.
Frequently asked questions
Does it cost anything to join the Earth Day cleanup?
No. There's no cost to join.
When is the Earth Day trip?
The Dive Shop sponsors it every April. Check the trip page or contact us for this year's date.
What do volunteers get?
A discount on rental gear and a hotel discount if you come early and dive on Friday.
What will we be doing?
Clearing trash, repairing the damaged walkway and facilities, and removing refuse from the lake.
Do I need to be a certified diver?
Ask us. Pulling refuse out of the lake takes a certified diver, and there's plenty of work to do on land, too.
Can I donate materials?
Yes. All donations are welcome. Fill out the form on the trip page and let us know what you'd like to give.
Where is Blue Lake?
About 16 miles south of Wendover, Utah. It's a spring-fed lake with warm water, popular with divers, campers and fishermen.
