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    Blue Hole

    Santa Rosa, New MexicoSpringYes, free swimming

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    Santa Rosa’s natural spring-fed pool is open to public swimmers year-round.

    Water
    Spring
    Entry
    Free for swimming; dive permits cost $25 weekly.
    Swim hours
    Monday-Friday 10:00-19:00; Saturday-Sunday 12:00-19:00. Divers only Saturday-Sunday 06:00-12:00.
    Facilities
    Nearby restroom, stairs
    Lifeguard
    No lifeguard on duty.
    Managed by
    City of Santa Rosa

    Getting there

    Just off historic Route 66 in Santa Rosa, at 1085 Blue Hole Road.

    34.9405, -104.6733

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    Know before you go

    • Swim at your own risk.
    • Do not enter the cave system.
    • Divers must have a permit.

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    Questions about Blue Hole

    Can you swim at Blue Hole?

    Yes. Public swimming is allowed and free. Swim at your own risk; no lifeguard is on duty.

    Does it cost anything to swim at Blue Hole?

    Free for swimming; dive permits cost $25 weekly.

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