1. Tarp – a 5x7 or larger tarp to place gear on at the lake. It helps to keep the gear out of the grass, mud, and ants.

2. Bring your student materials.

3. Cooler – There is a snack bar at the lake, but it’s a hike from the dive spot. Bring plenty of water, fruit, snacks, lunch, etc.

4. Sun Screen – water proof variety

5. Advanced Students – Compass (comes with rental regulator/console), Primary Flashlight, and backup light with extra batteries for night dive.

6. Folding chair for breaks

7. There isn’t much shade at the lake, but there are shelters and tables at each dive site. If you have a portable / collapsible shelter for shade, you might consider bringing it.

8. $$ for camping ($5/night/person), 4 air refills ($8/each), access to the park ($20/daily) Net: Cost for the weekend can run approx. $35/day… $70-80 for weekend.

9. Restaurants in Terrell – There are several, including BBQ, TexMex, etc. You will usually find the dive staff at Cole Mountain or Fat Catz on the main drag..

10. Hotels – Several chain hotels are located near state 34 and I-20 intersection, including Days Inn, Comfort Inn, Best Western, etc.. Some “locally owned” hotels are in Terrell as well. The lake is roughly 12 miles from Terrell and 15 miles from 34 and I-20.