Natural hot spring · New Mexico
Montezuma Hot Springs
San Miguel County, New Mexico · 5.4 miles northwest of Las Vegas, NM
Last updated
- Type
- Natural Natural hot spring
- Water temperature
- Not recorded
- Cost
- Not recorded
- Hours or season
- Not recorded
- Clothing
- Not recorded
- Nearest town
- Las Vegas, NM (5 mi / 9 km)
- Coordinates
- Pools or sources
- 4
- Undeveloped source: no staff, no facilities, and no maintained access. Conditions change.
About Montezuma Hot Springs
Montezuma Hot Springs is a natural hot spring in San Miguel County, New Mexico, about 5.4 miles northwest of Las Vegas, NM. The nearest large city is Santa Fe, 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.
The site has 4 mapped pools or sources within about 500 meters of each other.
Map and directions
Red marks Montezuma Hot Springs. Other colored dots are nearby springs in this directory. Coordinates: 35.65424, -105.28414.
Getting there
- Nearest town: Las Vegas, NM. The spring is about 5.4 miles (9 km) northwest of town in a straight line.
- Nearest large city: Santa Fe, 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 Montezuma Hot Springs
- Manby Hot Springs 100°F
- Black Rock Hot Spring 99°F
- McCauley Warm Springs Not recorded
- Spence Hot Spring 100°F
- San Antonio Hot Spring 129°F
- Soda Dam Hot Springs 117°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 Details in any directory can go out of date.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 Montezuma Hot Springs?
Montezuma Hot Springs is in San Miguel County, New Mexico, about 5.4 miles northwest of Las Vegas, NM. The GPS coordinates are 35.6542, -105.2841.
Can you soak at Montezuma Hot 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 Montezuma Hot Springs?
The closest listed spring is Manby Hot Springs, about 64 miles north. Black Rock Hot Spring is about 65 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. Data last refreshed August 2026. Source 1 Source 2 Source 3 Source 4
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