Dive-site story
Located off Route 66 in Santa Rosa, New Mexico, this geological bell-shaped artesian spring maintains a constant cool temperature year-round. Divers descend through a sapphire pool into an expansive basin whose limestone walls open downward to a grate-sealed cave system. Due to the high-elevation desert setting, divers must plan their profiles specifically for altitude diving protocols.
High-altitude freshwater diving at an inland desert spring
Stark limestone bottom formation featuring a sealed cave network grate
Remarkable clarity provided by constant artesian water replenishment
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
The spring maintains consistent water conditions year-round, though warmer ambient air temperatures in late spring through early autumn make surface intervals and gear handling significantly more comf
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KoiCyprinus carpio | Common | ||||||||||||
| GoldfishCarassius auratus | Common | ||||||||||||
| BluegillLepomis macrochirus | Common | ||||||||||||
| CrayfishCambarus | Seasonal |
Marine forecast
