Dive-site story
Fed by the artesian flow of San Solomon Springs in West Texas, this historic spring-fed pool provides an unusual desert diving venue. The bottom transitions from historic masonry and gravel channels to natural sandy spring vents where cool water continuously bubbles up from the subterranean aquifer. Diving here offers guaranteed calm conditions and close interactions with rare aquatic fauna protected within the state park boundary.
Encounters with federally endangered desert fish species found in few other locations
Remarkable clarity provided by constant artesian spring discharge
Ease of access using concrete steps, ladders, and limestone ledges
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Spring and autumn provide optimal visits with fewer recreational swimmers and milder outdoor air temperatures.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comanche Springs PupfishCyprinodon elegans | Common | ||||||||||||
| Pecos GambusiaGambusia nobilis | Common | ||||||||||||
| Spiny Softshell TurtleApalone spinifera | Common | ||||||||||||
| Headwater CatfishIctalurus lupus | Common |
Marine forecast
