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Site: |
 Balmorhea State Recreation Area
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Location: |
Toyahvale, Texas
Balmorhea State Park
PO Box 15
Toyahvale TX 79786
432-375-2370
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Dive Type:
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Artesian Spring Pool
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Office Phone: |
(915) 375-2370
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Associtated Costs: |
Entrance Fee:
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Adults (13 and over) - $3.00
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Texas Residents (65 or older) - $2.00
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Children (12 and under) - Free
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Depth: |
The pool has a large main circular area 25ft deep
with two long rectangular arms extending out. One arm is three to
five-feet deep, the other is 20ft deep. The circular pool is reserved
for scuba divers while the two arms are open to swimmers and snorkelers.
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Temperature: |
72°-76° F
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Visibility: |
35'-80'
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Things to see: |
Two endangered species:
- Comanche Springs pupfish (Cyprinodon elegans)
- Pecos gambusia (Gambusia nobilis)
Schools of Mexican tetras (Astynax mexicanus)
Texas Spiny Soft Shell Turtle (Trionyx spiniferus)
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Diving Hours: |
Open seven days a week 8am - 10pm
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Air Fills: |
Toyahvale Desert Oasis is the local dive operation offering air fills
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Local Shops: |
Toyahvale
Desert Oasis
432-375-2572
http://www.toyahvale.com/Toyahvale%20Desert%20Oasis.htm
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Camping: |
Yes
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Website: |
http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/spdest/findadest/parks/balmorhea
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