Natural hot spring · New Mexico
Spence Hot Spring
Sandoval County, New Mexico · 17 miles north of Jemez Pueblo, NM
Also searched as:Spence Hot Springs Trail
Last updated
- Type
- Natural Natural hot spring
- Water temperature
- 100°F (38°C) at the source
- Cost
- Not recorded
- Hours or season
- Not recorded
- Clothing
- Not recorded
- Nearest town
- Jemez Pueblo, NM (17 mi / 28 km)
- Coordinates
- Pools or sources
- 1
About Spence Hot Spring
Spence Hot Spring is a natural hot spring in Sandoval County, New Mexico, about 17 miles north of Jemez Pueblo, NM. The nearest large city is Enchanted Hills, NM, roughly 35 miles away as the crow flies.
The recorded temperature has been recorded at 100°F (38°C). That puts it in the "classic hot-tub range" range. The range most soakers aim for. 104°F is the upper limit the US Consumer Product Safety Commission recommends for hot tubs.
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.
Water temperature
Classic hot-tub range. The range most soakers aim for. 104°F is the upper limit the US Consumer Product Safety Commission recommends for hot tubs.
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 Spence Hot Spring. Other colored dots are nearby springs in this directory. Coordinates: 35.84953, -106.62973.
Getting there
- Nearest town: Jemez Pueblo, NM. The spring is about 17 miles (28 km) north of town in a straight line.
- Nearest large city: Enchanted Hills, NM, about 35 miles (56 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 Spence Hot Spring
- McCauley Warm Springs Not recorded
- Soda Dam Hot Springs 117°F
- San Antonio Hot Spring 129°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 Details in any directory can go out of date.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
How hot is Spence Hot Spring?
The recorded temperature has been recorded at 100°F (38°C), which is classic hot-tub range. The range most soakers aim for. 104°F is the upper limit the US Consumer Product Safety Commission recommends for hot tubs.
Where is Spence Hot Spring?
Spence Hot Spring is in Sandoval County, New Mexico, about 17 miles north of Jemez Pueblo, NM. The GPS coordinates are 35.8495, -106.6297.
How do I get to Spence Hot Spring?
Head for Jemez Pueblo, NM; the spring is about 17 miles north of town. Enter the GPS coordinates 35.8495, -106.6297 into Google Maps or Apple Maps, or use the directions buttons at the top of this page. Mountain and forest roads can close in winter or after storms, so check with the land manager before you go.
Can you soak at Spence Hot Spring?
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 Spence Hot Spring?
The closest listed spring is McCauley Warm Springs, about 1.5 miles northeast. Soda Dam Hot Springs is about 5 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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