

Best for beginner divers, 1-59m, shore entry, mild current.
Santa Rosa Lake State Park Swimming Beach is a freshwater reservoir site offering shore access for divers and snorkellers. The area features sandy entries and provides a vast space for underwater exploration. Depths at this location range from 1 to 12 metres, with an average depth of 4 metres. Conditions are generally suitable for beginners, though visibility can vary depending on local weather and water levels. The site is equipped with parking, toilets, and showers to support visitors. A typical dive session lasts approximately 30 minutes, and the area experiences mild currents.
35.03518, -104.68515
Divers must use high-altitude dive tables to compute dive profiles due to the site elevation of 1,407 metres.
Located at 1085 Blue Hole Road, Santa Rosa, NM. Divers must sign in upon arrival and wear permit bands.
Recorded at this site
Depth
Up to 59m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
30 min
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners, with an average depth of 4 metres and mild currents.
The depth ranges from 1 to 12 metres, with an average depth of 4 metres.
This is a shore entry site with sandy access points.
Yes, snorkelling is permitted at the site, which holds a snorkel rating of 3 out of 5.
Diving at Santa Rosa Lake State Park (Swimming Beach) in Santa Rosa requires the following certifications: Current Certification Card. Always dive within your training limits.
Santa Rosa Lake State Park (Swimming Beach) in Santa Rosa typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.