Natural hot spring · New Mexico
River bend Hot Springs
Sierra County, New Mexico
Last updated
- Type
- Natural Natural hot spring
- Water temperature
- Not recorded
- Cost
- Not recorded
- Hours or season
- Not recorded
- Clothing
- Not recorded
- Nearest town
- Truth or Consequences, NM
- Coordinates
- Pools or sources
- 1
About River bend Hot Springs
River bend Hot Springs is a natural hot spring in Sierra County, New Mexico, on the edge of Truth or Consequences, NM. The nearest large city is Las Cruces, NM, roughly 63 miles away as the crow flies.
We do not have a trustworthy temperature reading for this spring. Water temperature at hot springs can change with the seasons, so always test before you soak.
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.
Map and directions
Red marks River bend Hot Springs. Other colored dots are nearby springs in this directory. Coordinates: 33.12731, -107.25046.
Getting there
- Nearest town: Truth or Consequences, NM.
- Nearest large city: Las Cruces, NM, about 63 miles (101 km) in a straight line.
- Planning from a city? See hot springs near Las Cruces, 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 River bend Hot Springs
- Derry Warm Springs 91°F
- Mimbres Hot Springs 136°F
- Gila Hot Springs 151°F
- Gila / Lightfeather Hot Springs 145°F
- Faywood Hot Springs 129°F
- Jordan Hot Springs 95°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 Details in any directory can go out of date.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 River bend Hot Springs?
River bend Hot Springs is in Sierra County, New Mexico, at Truth or Consequences, NM. The GPS coordinates are 33.1273, -107.2505.
Can you soak at River bend 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 River bend Hot Springs?
The closest listed spring is Derry Warm Springs, about 23 miles south. Mimbres Hot Springs is about 43 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
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