Developed hot spring pool · New Mexico
Jemez Springs Bath House
Sandoval County, New Mexico · 11 miles north of Jemez Pueblo, NM
Last updated
- Type
- Developed Developed hot spring pool
- Water temperature
- 169°F (76°C) at the source
- Cost
- Not recorded
- Hours or season
- Not recorded
- Clothing
- Not recorded
- Nearest town
- Jemez Pueblo, NM (11 mi / 18 km)
- Coordinates
- Pools or sources
- 1
- Scalding: recorded at 50°C or above. Water at this temperature causes burns in seconds.
About Jemez Springs Bath House
Editor's note. The Jemez Springs Bath House is a historic bathhouse in the village of Jemez Springs, offering private soaking tubs and spa services. Spence Hot Spring and other primitive springs are in the forest nearby.
Jemez Springs Bath House is a developed hot spring pool in Sandoval County, New Mexico, about 11 miles north of Jemez Pueblo, NM. The nearest large city is Enchanted Hills, NM, roughly 31 miles away as the crow flies.
The recorded temperature has been recorded at 169°F (76°C). That puts it in the "too hot to enter at the source" range. Water this hot can burn skin quickly. Soaking pools are usually cooled by mixing with creek or tap water. Never enter the source itself.
This is a developed site with built pools, tubs or a bathhouse, so there is usually an entry fee, set opening hours and basic facilities.
Water temperature
Too hot to enter at the source. Water this hot can burn skin quickly. Soaking pools are usually cooled by mixing with creek or tap water. Never enter the source itself.
Readings come from the NOAA thermal springs list, OpenStreetMap mappers, and other public sources. Temperatures change with season, flow and pool design. See our soak temperature guide for safe soaking times.
Map and directions
Red marks Jemez Springs Bath House. Other colored dots are nearby springs in this directory. Coordinates: 35.77174, -106.69099.
Getting there
- Nearest town: Jemez Pueblo, NM. The spring is about 11 miles (18 km) north of town in a straight line.
- Nearest large city: Enchanted Hills, NM, about 31 miles (50 km) in a straight line.
- Planning from a city? See hot springs near Santa Fe, NM.
- Use the directions buttons above for a driving route. Final roads to many springs are unpaved, seasonal or closed in winter, so check road conditions before you go.
Weather forecast
Live forecast for this exact spot from the US National Weather Service.
Hot springs near Jemez Springs Bath House
- Soda Dam Hot Springs 117°F
- Spence Hot Spring 100°F
- McCauley Warm Springs Not recorded
- San Antonio Hot Spring 129°F
- Manby Hot Springs 100°F
- Black Rock Hot Spring 99°F
Before you go
- Check the operator, land manager or park website for current hours, fees and closures. Details in any directory can go out of date.
- Keep your head above water. Warm fresh water can carry Naegleria fowleri, a rare but deadly amoeba that enters through the nose.
- Drink water, limit soaks to 10 to 20 minutes at a time in very hot water, and skip alcohol.
- Read our hot spring etiquette guide and safety guide.
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Jemez Springs Bath House?
The recorded temperature has been recorded at 169°F (76°C), which is too hot to enter at the source. Water this hot can burn skin quickly. Soaking pools are usually cooled by mixing with creek or tap water. Never enter the source itself.
Where is Jemez Springs Bath House?
Jemez Springs Bath House is in Sandoval County, New Mexico, about 11 miles north of Jemez Pueblo, NM. The GPS coordinates are 35.7717, -106.6910.
What hot springs are near Jemez Springs Bath House?
The closest listed spring is Soda Dam Hot Springs, about 1.5 miles north. Spence Hot Spring is about 6.4 miles away.
What should I bring to a hot spring?
Water to drink, a towel, sandals with grip, a bag to pack out trash, and warm layers for after your soak. At primitive springs bring a headlamp and tell someone where you are going.
Sources and corrections
This listing combines OpenStreetMap, the NOAA NCEI Thermal Springs List. Data last refreshed August 2026. Source 1
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