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Lake McDonald, Glacier National Park

Lake McDonald, Glacier National Park

Montana, United States

Depth
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35m

Visibility
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5m - 15m

Entry
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Shore

Experience Level

Experienced


About Lake McDonald, Glacier National Park

This interesting dive site can be found in Lake McDonald in Glacier National Park, West Glacier, MT. Parking is on the southern park of the lake as on enters the park. An interesting aspect is the debris field; in the 1930's items fell through the ice and sank. This includes wood stoves, toilets, rakes, sinks, shovels, motor blocks, bowls and places. Do not remove these items, as this is still a national park. The water is generally quite cold, during the winter months it is about 33 degrees Fahrenheit and in the summer roughly 50 degrees Fahrenheit. One can get the best visibility during the late summer months or early spring. .

Lake McDonald, Glacier National Park Dive Info

Terrain & Features

Inland, Other

Entry Type

Shore

Max Depth

35m

Visibility Range

5m 15m

Experience Level

Experienced

Best Gas

21% – 31%

O2
Marine Life

  • Various
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