Balmorhea in christmas

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buton

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I have some free days on christmas from friday through monday, i would like to go diving... so how is the cold at balmorhea during december ? have you been there during winter? any recomendations on were to stay which hotel, restaurants?
 
You can check current conditions, immediate forecasts, and look deeper for averages there at Balmorhea, Texas (79718) Conditions & Forecast : Weather Underground but yeah it can be chilly in the winter - much cooler than the water. Expect to share the pool with ducks I think.

It's been years since I've been there, but the motel there on the park was really nice, and the pool facilities included very warm showers. I have no idea which cafes are open in town now. There was a shop outside the park gate that rented tanks and provided fills.

Park phone: 432-375-2370 for local info, altho reservations are made thru the Texas State Parks site.

Dive shop phone: 432-375-2572 to ensure they will be open for business


Hope that helps you get started while you await recent reports.
 
Don is telling it straight. My friends and I try to dive Balmorhea every winter. Sometimes the weather is typically cool...it is winter, after all...but sometimes we get lucky and it's in the seventies and the sun is shining. Either way, those hot showers in the dressing room are truly a blessing! Have fun!
 
nice, so you get out of the pool and run to the hot showers :)

sounds good..

thanks for the help
 
That's exactly right. We always drop our tanks, fins, masks, etc...but head to the showers to strip off the wetsuit. I carry my change of clothes in a small backpack along with a towel and whatever jacket I'll be putting on. We always stay in the onsite lodging. It's older and a bit outdated, but most of the rooms are actually two bedroom suites with a shared kitchenette. They open on the back side to a small veranda, and there are grills and picnic tables there. If the weather is warm, it's a good place to dry out gear.
I can't remember the name of the little Mexican restaurant in town, but it seems like it's "Rosita's" or something. GOOD food! One thing we discovered on our last trip there...one of the local convenience stores (there are only a couple, so odds are good you'll find it...) has a large selection of what appear to be locally made burritos, tacos, tomales, and toquitos. They're refrigerated, but you can either microwave them there or take them back to the hotel. Let me tell you, a few of those, some chips, and some locally produced hot sauce (also from the store), and it's a great quick lunch between dives.
Hope you have a great time!
Bill
 
Buton,
Thanks for posting. I am driving back east and look to dive soloman springs on the way. I will probably get there on Monday (12/19). so if that coincides with your time frame, I'll probably see you there. -Ham
 
Just called state park info, and they said you have to have a buddy to do the dive there.
 
I am probably heading there with my wife on the 23, I will try to convince her today...

I will keep u inform..
 
Just called state park info, and they said you have to have a buddy to do the dive there.
Yes, well - that's the park rule. I don't know of any enforcement, but it's still a good idea if you can find one there. You can't get deeper than 20 ft, but one can still get in trouble.
 
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That's exactly right. We always drop our tanks, fins, masks, etc...but head to the showers to strip off the wetsuit. I carry my change of clothes in a small backpack along with a towel and whatever jacket I'll be putting on. We always stay in the onsite lodging. It's older and a bit outdated, but most of the rooms are actually two bedroom suites with a shared kitchenette. They open on the back side to a small veranda, and there are grills and picnic tables there. If the weather is warm, it's a good place to dry out gear.
I can't remember the name of the little Mexican restaurant in town, but it seems like it's "Rosita's" or something. GOOD food! One thing we discovered on our last trip there...one of the local convenience stores (there are only a couple, so odds are good you'll find it...) has a large selection of what appear to be locally made burritos, tacos, tomales, and toquitos. They're refrigerated, but you can either microwave them there or take them back to the hotel. Let me tell you, a few of those, some chips, and some locally produced hot sauce (also from the store), and it's a great quick lunch between dives.
Hope you have a great time!
Bill

This is great info... Thanks
 

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