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BeginnerShore Dive
Lea Lake (Bottomless Lakes State Park)
New Mexico, United States
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Mid-June to September for the clearest water around the springs.
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Lea Lake is the largest and deepest of the eight gypsum sinkhole lakes at Bottomless Lakes State Park near Roswell, and the only one where scuba diving is permitted. It reaches about 90 feet deep with easy shore entry from the swim beach; submerged springs around 35-40 feet, known as 'Mecca', clear the water in summer when visibility can exceed 50 feet. The park hosts an annual divers' gathering (Bottomless Bubbles) over Labor Day weekend.
Quick Facts
Depth Range0m – 27.4m
CertificationOpen Water
Gear5-7mm wetsuit depending on season; dive flag; light for the deeper bowl.
HazardsMildly saline/brackish water affects buoyancy slightly; summer swim crowds at the beach; variable visibility outside the spring-cleared zone; moderate altitude (~3,500 ft).
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