San Solomon Springs

Location

Another great place to dive in Texas is at San Solomon Springs. It is in the western part of Texas, and is protected by the Balmorhea State Park. Below is the general area of the park, shown by the star.

Source: Texas Parks and Wildlife¹

Springs Details
At the Balmorhea State Park, the San Solomon Springs feeds into a "pool," spanning across 2 acres of the natural springs. The "pool" water is the Springs itself, with only man-made parts of ladders and surrounding walkways.

The environment in the pool is just like a freshwater lake; the divers and swimmers can experience the original and preserved wildlife. To help you understand this unique design, here is a photo of the "pool" attraction.

Source: TX State Park Guide²

Temperatures and Wildlife
The water temperature also remains constant, around 72 to 76 degrees. With water so warm, you can comfortably seek out many fish, including the

• Mexican Tetra,
• Channel catfish,
• Comanche Springs pupfish, and
• Green sunfish.

You can visit the Encyclopedia of Earth to learn about these fish and other wildlife found at the Springs.
    

Diving Rules

You can dive at the park from 8 am until sunset, on any day of the year. Night diving is also available for a $4 fee per person. You need to have at least one diving buddy, because you cannot dive alone. Also, do not touch the environment; the wildlife is protected and we all need to preserve the Springs for future generations to see.

Before you travel to Balmorhea, please read the official Balmorhea State Park scuba rules, so you can have a great time without any preventable problems.


Footnotes
[1] Balmorhea State Park. (2011, March). Texas Parks and Wildlife. Retrieved March 16, 2011, from http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/spdest/findadest/parks/balmorhea/

[2] Balmorhea State Park. (2008, November 4). Texas State Park Guide. Retrieved March 16, 2011, from http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/publications/parkguide/rgn_bb_004.phtml