Water Sports & Activities

Water Park Passes and Vehicle Permit Cost

$15 Per Wrist Band (requirement: 48” in height and know how to swim)

$8 Per Wrist Band for Military (active/retired/veteran with Military ID)

***Wrist Bands allow access to Aqua Glide, boats, water slide, and paddle boards)

$10 Motor Vehicle Parking Permit for Blue Hole and Park Lake

***Required for all motor vehicles

***ATVs/UTVs are not allowed.

Alcohol and Cannabis use is PROHIBITED at Park Lake and Blue Hole.

Santa Rosa Water Park

Get Wet! Go Crazy!

There’s no better way to beat the heat than jumping, climbing, sliding, and swimming all day long! The Water Park includes monkey bars, rope and “rock” climbing, slides, raceway obstacle, and other fun stuff.

Water park is open Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day Weekend annually

Water Park: Hours of Operation

CLOSED ON MONDAY

Tuesday – Friday 10-5:00pm

Saturday – Sunday 10-6:00pm

Peddle, Paddle, & Slide!

You’ll have a blast pedaling and paddling your way around Park Lake… and circling down the water slide!

Swing, Slide, & Climb!

There’s plenty of playground fun for the little ones at Park Lake!

Blue Hole

Dive! Jump! Swim!

Beginning Friday August 2, 2024, BLUE HOLE will open for SWIMMING ONLY.

Please call (575) 472-3763 for info. After Hours (505) 507-1119 for information.

Hours of Operation

Monday – Friday 8 – 5PM

Saturday 10AM – 5PM

Crystal-clear, sapphire-blue waters with a constant 62° temperature make BLUE HOLE one of the most popular dive destinations in the US…and a fun place to cool off!

Take the Plunge!

Whether you cliff jump, dive or use the steps to ease yourself in, you just need to do it! You’ll be surrounded by water as blue and pure as the Caribbean… and some fish, too! The Blue Hole Visitor Center includes exhibits, a snack bar, changing rooms, restrooms, retail merchandise, a viewing area, and free Internet. The Blue Hole is 80’ wide, 80’ deep, and 130’ wide at the bottom It’s actually one of seven sister lakes, all interconnected underground!

Open to swimmers
Swim at your own risk
No lifeguard on duty

Reservations are NOT required for SCUBA divers: Call 575.472.3763 or email bluehole@srnm.org

No more than 20 divers at a time in the water
Updated applications for all dive shops required
We accept cash, debit, credit cards, and Apple Pay
All divers must sign in upon arrival
All divers must have a picture ID and Certification Card
Warm room is available
Diver restrooms are available
Permit bands must be visible at all times

Diving at Blue Hole

A current certification card is required to dive in Blue Hole
Weekly Dive Permit $25
Annual Dive Permit $75
Annual Instructor Permit $125

Dive Shop Requirements

Annual renewal $225
Up to 5 instructors with Padi, SSI, or valid diver license
Current proof of insurance

Dive & Explore!

Scuba divers come from all over the country to practice and train in the high-altitude, dive-perfect clear waters and caves at Blue Hole. BLUE HOLE DIVE CENTER amenities include two underwater training platforms, a boat simulator platform, training rooms, and a locker room. Scuba training conducted at Blue Hole includes Open Water, Advanced Open Water, Rescue, Dive Master, and Diving Instructor Training. Gear, tanks & tank refills are available 8:00 am Sat/Sun and by appointment on weekdays.

Catch a Big One!

Children under 11, seniors and individuals with disabilities can enjoy the fun of fishing at the BLUE HOLE FISHING POND! Catches include green sunfish, bluegill, channel catfish, largemouth bass, winter rainbow trout and summer catfish.

Santa Rosa Lake State Park

More Water Fun!

So much to do. Boating, waterskiing, jet-skiing, windsurfing, swimming, snorkeling, hiking, biking, mountain biking, bird watching, RV sites, campsites, and trails for horseback riding. Amenities include a boat ramp, two docks, picnic shelters, wildlife viewing, and a playground. The lake is four miles long and three miles wide, with a depth of 30-40 feet.

Perch Lake

Fish & Scuba

Located on Hwy 91 just 1.4 miles from downtown Santa Rosa NM, Perch Lake is a popular fishing spot for baitcasting, spinning, and fly fishing. The lake is also popular for scuba diving. A training platform, a sunken twin-prop Cessna, and a sunken car give divers an opportunity to explore and hone their skills.