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Lea Lake (Bottomless Lakes State Park)

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Open Water suggested0–27 m depthShore entry

Lea Lake (Bottomless Lakes State Park) at a glance

Lea Lake (Bottomless Lakes State Park) is an intermediate shore dive site in New Mexico, United States with depths of 0–27.4 m (0–90 ft). The best time to dive is typically Mid-June to September for the clearest water around the springs.. Divers commonly see Crayfish, Pecos pupfish, and Softshell turtle. Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

Marine model · graded 1h ago

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Site hazards: Mildly 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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Dive windows this week

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First light 12:13 · Sunrise 12:38 · Sunset 1:09

Source: Open-Meteo marine · graded 1h ago

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What Divers Say

Best time: Mid-June to September for the clearest water around the springs.

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Data updated June 2026

Site details

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.

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Mildly 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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