Balmorhea Fishing Resort & Rv Spaces (2024)

FAQs

Can you bring alcohol to Balmorhea State Park? ›

Public consumption or display of any alcoholic beverage is prohibited. Gathering of firewood is prohibited. Campfires are permitted only in fire rings provided at each site.

Additionally, the Balmorhea State Park pool is home to numerous species of aquatic animals, including two small, endangered desert fishes – the Pecos gambusia and the Comanche Springs pupfish. Habitats have been created outside of the pool for the protection of these species and numerous invertebrates.

The pool ranges from 20 feet deep with a tall diving board at one end all the way to 3 feet at the other end.

25′

Balmorhea Lake / Max depth

long and 4 ft. wide. Paddles, oars, and motorized devices of any kind are not allowed in the pool. No cooking, pets, or glass containers in pool area.

DAY USE FEE: $7 per person, age 13 and older. Day use fee not required for guests of the San Solomon Courts. OFFICE AND GATE INFORMATION: Office is open 7 days a week, from 8am to 5pm. Gate is open 7 days a week from 8am to 7:30 PM or sunset, whichever comes first.

The pool has a large main circular area 25-feet deep with two long rectangular arms extending out. One arm is three to five-feet deep, the other is 20-feet deep. The circular pool is reserved for scuba divers while the two arms are open to swimmers and snorkelers.

Welcome to the City of Balmorhea

Come visit the uniqueness and the beauty of Balmorhea, created by the continuous flow of water from San Solomon Springs.

Balmorhea State Park and its refugium were constructed in 1975 to provide habitat for two endangered species, the Commanche Springs Pupfish, Cyprinodon elegans and the Pecos Gambusia, Gambusia nobilis.

Balmorhea is known for its crystal-clear waters that are home to the Balmorhea State Park and Balmorhea Lake. The lake provides an ideal habitat for many species of fish, birds, and other wildlife. It's also one of the few places in Texas where you can experience natural hot springs.

What is the altitude of Balmorhea Texas? ›

3,196′

Balmorhea / Elevation

Spring-fed pool hours are from 8 am to 7:30 pm (or sunset, whichever comes first) year-round.

Snorkeling is one of the best ways to experience Balmorhea, offering an up-close look at the pool's underwater world. Snorkelers can swim with turtles, pupfish and schools of minnows, and look for catfish patrolling the deep.

The Davis Mountains form a scenic backdrop to this extensive agricultural areas. Balmorhea is best known for the 24 million gallon per day spring located within the park.

Balmorhea was named for the three land developers who sent their agent, Ira M. Cole, to file the plat for the townsite. Their names were Balcum, Morrow, and Rhea. A public school was organized, and a post office opened in 1908.