Blue Hole
- Typical depth
- 0-81 ft
- Road
- Paved
- Permit
- Required
- Dogs
- Allowed
It typically runs 0 to 81 ft deep. Entry needs a reservation or permit. Entry fee: Parking $10 per vehicle per day. Blue Hole is a spring in Guadalupe County, New Mexico.
Closures and warnings
Swim at your own risk; no lifeguard on duty. Scuba limited to 20 divers in the water at a time; certification card and sign-in required. As of September 28, 2026.
Before you swim
| Swimming allowed | Yes |
|---|---|
| Water type | Spring |
| Typical depth | 0-81 ft |
| Entry | Walk in |
| Current | None |
| Lifeguards | No lifeguard on duty |
| Water clarity | City site: constant 61F water with about 100 ft visibility year-round |
Access
| Road | Paved |
|---|---|
| Parking | On-site lot at 1085 Blue Hole Rd; about a 2-3 minute walk from parking to the hole |
| Fee | Parking $10 per vehicle per day; scuba weekly dive permit $25 / annual $75 (certification required) |
| Reservation or permit | Required |
| Day-use cap | 20 |
| Managed by | City of Santa Rosa (Parks Department) |
| Restrooms | Yes |
|---|---|
| Showers | Yes |
| Note | Diver warm room and restrooms available; gear rental on site |
Rules
| Dogs | Allowed |
|---|
Common questions
Common questions
Is Blue Hole open?
Swim at your own risk; no lifeguard on duty. Scuba limited to 20 divers in the water at a time; certification card and sign-in required. As of September 28, 2026.
How deep is Blue Hole?
Blue Hole typically runs 0 to 81 ft deep.
Can you swim at Blue Hole?
Yes, swimming is allowed at Blue Hole. No current is reported here. Lifeguards: No lifeguard on duty.
How do you get to Blue Hole?
The road in is paved. Parking: On-site lot at 1085 Blue Hole Rd; about a 2-3 minute walk from parking to the hole.
Do you need a reservation for Blue Hole?
Yes. A reservation or permit is required.
Is there a fee at Blue Hole?
The fee is Parking $10 per vehicle per day; scuba weekly dive permit $25 / annual $75 (certification required).
What facilities are at Blue Hole?
Restrooms and showers. Diver warm room and restrooms available; gear rental on site.
Nearby
Sources
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- https://www.santarosabluehole.com/faqs/ (accessed September 28, 2026; backs manager / waterbodyName, access.parking / fee, access.permitRequired / fee, access.dayUseCap, access.amenities, rules.dogs, swimmerNotes.swimmingAllowed / lifeguardSeason, swimmerNotes.typicalDepthFt, swimmerNotes.waterClarityNote / waterType, hazardNote)