Lake Balmorhea — photo spot in TX-17, Balmorhea, TX 79718, USA
Lake Balmorhea
A spring-fed pool in the high Chihuahuan Desert with impossibly clear turquoise water, limestone edges, surrounding desert scrub and distant Davis Mountains — great for reflections, underwater clarity shots, swimmers framed against sky, and dramatic Milky Way/nightscapes. Best at sunrise and sunset for soft side light and warm colors; night for star trails. Site is Balmorhea State Park (day-use fees, limited capacity during peak summer), paved parking and short walks to multiple viewing/entry pi
Lake Balmorhea
A spring-fed pool in the high Chihuahuan Desert with impossibly clear turquoise water, limestone edges, surrounding desert scrub and distant Davis Mountains — great for reflections, underwater clarity shots, swimmers framed against sky, and dramatic Milky Way/nightscapes. Best at sunrise and sunset for soft side light and warm colors; night for star trails. Site is Balmorhea State Park (day-use fees, limited capacity during peak summer), paved parking and short walks to multiple viewing/entry pi