Swimming holeHidden gem
Santa Rosa Blue Hole
Santa Rosa, New Mexico
Bottle-clear artesian pool popular with divers and cooling swimmers on Route 66.
- Cost
- Free
- Booking
- No need to book
- Time to allow
- 60 min
A deep circular pool fed by cold springs, with water so clear you can see far down. Divers use it year round and swimmers cool off on hot days. Entry is free.
Good to know
- Water stays about 62F
- Diving requires a permit
- Best time
- Summer
- Getting there
- Small car park off Route 66
- Vehicles
- Campervans fine
- Dogs
- Dogs on a lead
Facilities
- Toilets
The location is approximate. Check the official website before you go.
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