Natural hot spring · New Mexico
McCauley Warm Springs
Sandoval County, New Mexico · 17 miles west of Los Alamos, NM
Also searched as:Mccauley Warm Springs · Mccauley Spring · Battleship Rock & Mccauley Hot Springs · Mccauley Hot Springs New Mexico · Mccauley Springs New Mexico
Last updated
- Type
- Natural Natural hot spring
- Water temperature
- Not recorded
- Cost
- Free
- Hours or season
- Not recorded
- Clothing
- Not recorded
- Nearest town
- Los Alamos, NM (17 mi / 28 km)
- Coordinates
- Pools or sources
- 1
About McCauley Warm Springs
McCauley Warm Springs is a natural hot spring in Sandoval County, New Mexico, about 17 miles west of Los Alamos, NM. The nearest large city is Enchanted Hills, NM, roughly 37 miles away as the crow flies.
No reliable water temperature is on record for this spring yet. Test the water with your hand before getting in, and if you measure it, send us the reading.
It is a natural spring with little or no development. Some natural springs have rock pools you can sit in, while others are too hot, too shallow or on land where soaking is not allowed.
Warm, shallow pools in the Santa Fe National Forest in the Jemez Mountains, usually reached on a trail of about 2 miles from Battleship Rock picnic area.
Description from OpenStreetMap contributors.
Map and directions
Red marks McCauley Warm Springs. Other colored dots are nearby springs in this directory. Coordinates: 35.86600, -106.61200.
Getting there
- Nearest town: Los Alamos, NM. The spring is about 17 miles (28 km) west of town in a straight line.
- Nearest large city: Enchanted Hills, NM, about 37 miles (60 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 McCauley Warm Springs
- Spence Hot Spring 100°F
- San Antonio Hot Spring 129°F
- Soda Dam Hot Springs 117°F
- Jemez Springs Bath House 169°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 Details in any directory can go out of date.
- Pack out everything you bring, including food scraps. Do not use soap in natural pools.
- 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
Where is McCauley Warm Springs?
McCauley Warm Springs is in Sandoval County, New Mexico, about 17 miles west of Los Alamos, NM. The GPS coordinates are 35.8660, -106.6120.
Is McCauley Warm Springs free?
Yes. It is recorded as free to visit. Parking passes or recreation fees may still apply on public land.
Can you soak at McCauley Warm Springs?
Natural springs vary. Some have pools built by visitors, others are too hot or shallow, and some are on private land or in areas where bathing is banned. Check local rules and test the water before you get in.
What hot springs are near McCauley Warm Springs?
The closest listed spring is Spence Hot Spring, about 1.5 miles southwest. San Antonio Hot Spring is about 5.4 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 Hot Springs Finder Guide editors (location added by hand, approximate to about 500 m). Data last refreshed August 2026.
Visited recently? Send a correction, such as a temperature reading, fee, closure or photo. If you look after this spring and want it removed, see removal requests.