Bottomless Lakes Park
One of the main attractions of Bottomless Lakes State Park is the opportunity for non-motorized boating, allowing divers to explore the pristine waters in their kayaks or canoes. In addition to boating, visitors can enjoy camping, fishing, picnicking, swimming, and hiking. However, the true highlight for diving enthusiasts lies beneath the surface of the park's nine small, deep lakes.
The lakes get their name from their unique characteristics, as they are located along the eastern escarpment of the Pecos River valley. With a maximum depth of 10 meters and a visibility of approximately 5 meters, these dive sites offer a captivating underwater experience. Whether you are a beginner or an advanced diver, you can dive into the crystal-clear waters and discover the diverse marine life that inhabits these lakes.
Bottomless Lakes State Park is a must-visit destination for divers in the United States. Its convenient location, stunning underwater landscapes, and range of recreational activities make it an ideal choice for a memorable diving experience.
Diving Conditions Score for Bottomless Lakes Park
Decent conditions, proceed with caution.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Bottomless Lakes Park
Depth
10m
Visibility
5m
Experience Level
Weather Conditions for Bottomless Lakes Park
Wave Height
1m
Wind Speed
12.5 m/s
Water Temp
18°C
Visibility
52.5km
Cloud Cover
0%
Wave Period
8s
Air Temperature
21.5°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Dive Score Chart for Bottomless Lakes Park
Best time to dive: 9:00 with score 7.713333333333333/10. Water conditions: Waves 1m, Wind 3.6 m/s.Best night dive time: 3:00 with score 6.6033333333333335/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Optimal diving conditions at Bottomless Lakes Park are affected by daylight hours. Sunrise occurs at 06:00 and sunset at 18:00, which impacts visibility and water temperature for scuba diving and snorkeling.
Score: 7.7/10
Waves: 1m (8s), Wind: 3.6 m/s
Score: 6.6/10
Waves: 1m, Wind: 9.7 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Bottomless Lakes ParkAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Bottomless Lakes Park
The dive score combines all factors to rate overall diving conditions throughout the year. Higher scores indicate better diving conditions.
Monthly Dive Score Analysis - Seasonal Diving Conditions
Higher values indicate better diving conditions
Seasonal DiveScore Chart
This chart displays monthly diveScore data throughout the year, showing seasonal patterns. The data is presented as a bar chart with an overlaid line graph.Dive scores range from 1 to 10, with 10 being optimal conditions.
Higher values indicate better diving conditions
Best Season for Bottomless Lakes Park
Winter
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Bottomless Lakes Park
Ideal Conditions for Bottomless Lakes Park
Water Temp
26.4°C / 79.5°F
August
Visibility
14.6m / 47.9ft
January
Wave Height
1.1m / 3.6ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Bottomless Lakes Park
Bottomless Lakes Park shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (30.9°C) and January the coldest (1.8°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 1.1m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in January with a low wave steepness ratio, creating gentler swells. January offers the longest wave periods (8.0s), creating more comfortable and predictable conditions for boat entries and exits. Ocean currents are slowest in January (0.5m/s) and strongest in January (0.5m/s). January is usually the driest month with 0.0mm of precipitation. For beginners, the best time to visit would be during January to March, when ocean conditions are calmer with long-period waves and currents are typically weaker. Experienced divers might enjoy the challenges and potentially better visibility during the shoulder seasons, with moderate currents that can improve marine life encounters.
Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 20, 2026