PADI Five-Star Dive Center · Est. Green River, WY
Flaming Gorge's crystal-clear canyon waters hold a world beneath the surface — shipwrecks, sapphire depths, and fish that don't know they've been caught. We get you there, safely, with expert instruction and gear that fits.
What We Do
Start your scuba journey with PADI's most popular course. Four days — classroom, confined water, and two open-water dives at Flaming Gorge.
Deep dive, night dive, navigation — build your skills and confidence with specialized courses designed for the gorge's unique conditions.
Certified divers — join us for guided explorations of the gorge's underwater canyons, drop-offs, and submerged timber. We know every current.
Regulator servicing, BCD repairs, tank inspections, and full equipment tune-ups. We keep your gear dive-ready so you never have to worry.
Top brands, fair prices. Full scuba gear sales, rental packages for divers bringing their own equipment, and everything you need to get started.
One-on-one instruction or group sessions for clubs, teams, and organizations. Flexible scheduling tailored to your pace and goals.
About Us
Desert Divers Scuba Center grew out of a simple realization: Flaming Gorge is one of the most extraordinary dive destinations in the American West, and the people of Green River deserved a home base that understood it.
We're a PADI Five-Star Dive Center — not because we needed the badge, but because the standards match what we already believed: every student deserves patience, every piece of gear deserves respect, and every dive deserves to be planned with care.
Whether you're a local looking for your first breath underwater or an experienced diver chasing the sapphire depths of the gorge, we're here. No pretense. Just honest diving with people who care about the water.
PADI
Five-Star Center
100%
Safety Record
500+
Divers Trained
The Dive Site
Flaming Gorge Reservoir sits 5,700 feet above sea level at the border of Utah and Wyoming. Its water — fed by mountain snowmelt — stays at a steady 38–44°F year-round and delivers visibility often exceeding 80 feet.
The underwater landscape is unlike anything else in the region: submerged canyons carved by ancient rivers, vertical drop-offs draped in freshwater sponges, and timber that rises from the bottom like cathedral pillars. Fish here include trout, kokanee, and the occasional largemouth that seems genuinely surprised to see you.
Winter dives require a drysuit. Summer dives are doable in a 3mm shorty — if you're brave. We provide exposure protection, tanks, and weights, and we lead the way.
80ft
Max Visibility
38°F
Year-Round Temp
5,700ft
Elevation
Pro Shop
Full-line pro shop with the brands professionals trust. Sales, rentals, and servicing — all under one roof in Green River.
Apeks, Scubapro, Cressi
Backplate, jacket, wing styles
Low-volume masks, open heel fins
Suunto, Shearwater, LED arrays
Need something specific? We source hard-to-find gear.
Call for Availability — (307) 875-4621"I came in not knowing anything about diving. Left with my Open Water certification and a story I'll tell for the rest of my life."
— A Desert Divers student, Green River
Get In Touch
Whether you have questions about a course, need gear serviced, or want to book a guided dive — give us a call or stop by the shop. We're right off the main strip in Green River, and we're happy to help.
(307) 875-4621
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154 E Flaming Gorge Way
Green River, WY 82935
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