All listed hot springs in New Mexico
Select a column heading to sort. Temperatures are usually measured at the source, not in the soaking pool.
| Hot spring | Water temp | Type | Nearest town |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Rock Hot Spring | 99°F | Natural | Arroyo Seco, NM (8 mi) |
| Jemez Springs Bath House | 169°F | Developed | Jemez Pueblo, NM (11 mi) |
| Jordan Hot Springs Free | 95°F | Natural | Arenas Valley, NM (35 mi) |
| Gila / Lightfeather Hot Springs | 145°F | Natural | Arenas Valley, NM (31 mi) |
| McCauley Warm Springs Free | Not recorded | Natural | Los Alamos, NM (17 mi) |
| San Antonio Hot Spring | 129°F | Natural | Santa Teresa, NM (15 mi) |
| Spence Hot Spring | 100°F | Natural | Jemez Pueblo, NM (17 mi) |
| Faywood Hot Springs 1981 record | 129°F | Natural | Hurley, NM (13 mi) |
| Gila Hot Springs 1981 record | 151°F | Natural | Arenas Valley, NM (28 mi) |
| Manby Hot Springs 1981 record | 100°F | Natural | Arroyo Seco, NM (9 mi) |
| Mimbres Hot Springs 1981 record | 136°F | Natural | Bayard, NM (17 mi) |
| Soda Dam Hot Springs 1981 record | 117°F | Natural | Jemez Pueblo, NM (13 mi) |
| Turkey Creek Hot Spring 1981 record | 165°F | Natural | Silver City, NM (26 mi) |
| Montezuma Hot Springs | Not recorded | Natural | Las Vegas, NM (5 mi) |
| Apache Tejo Warm Spring 1981 record | 97°F | Natural | Hurley, NM (4 mi) |
| Derry Warm Springs 1981 record | 91°F | Natural | Hatch, NM (12 mi) |
| The Meadows Warm Spring 1981 record | 91°F | Natural | Arenas Valley, NM (36 mi) |
| River bend Hot Springs | Not recorded | Natural | Truth or Consequences, NM |
Springs in the comfortable soaking range
These New Mexico springs have a recorded temperature between 95°F and 110°F, close to the range most people find comfortable. Remember that pools at the same site can be hotter or cooler than the reading.
- Black Rock Hot Spring: 99°F near Arroyo Seco, NM
- Jordan Hot Springs: 95°F near Arenas Valley, NM
- Spence Hot Spring: 100°F near Jemez Pueblo, NM
- Manby Hot Springs: 100°F near Arroyo Seco, NM
- Apache Tejo Warm Spring: 97°F near Hurley, NM
Types of hot springs in New Mexico
- Developed hot springs pools and bathhouses: 1 listed. Built pools, tubs or bathhouses run by a business, town or park. Expect an entry fee, opening hours and changing rooms. See all developed hot springs pools and bathhouses.
- Natural hot springs: 17 listed. A named thermal source with little or no building. Some have rock pools, others are too hot or too shallow to soak in. See all natural hot springs.
New Mexico hot springs by county
| County | Springs | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| Catron County | 3 | Jordan Hot Springs, Gila / Lightfeather Hot Springs, The Meadows Warm Spring |
| Grant County | 5 | Faywood Hot Springs, Gila Hot Springs, Mimbres Hot Springs |
| San Miguel County | 1 | Montezuma Hot Springs |
| Sandoval County | 5 | Jemez Springs Bath House, McCauley Warm Springs, San Antonio Hot Spring |
| Sierra County | 2 | Derry Warm Springs, River bend Hot Springs |
| Taos County | 2 | Black Rock Hot Spring, Manby Hot Springs |
Hot springs near New Mexico cities
Historical thermal springs in New Mexico (1981 list)
The US government's Thermal Springs List (NOAA, 1981) records 25 more warm and hot springs in New Mexico that we have not been able to match to a current, public site. Many are on private ranches, in wells or no longer flowing, so we list only the name, county and recorded temperature, and no map. Do not visit any of them without the landowner's permission.
Show the 25 historical records
| Name | County | Recorded temp |
|---|---|---|
| Allen Springs | Grant | 79°F |
| Aragon Springs | Catron | 70°F |
| Ash Spring | Grant | 72°F |
| Clear Water Spring | Bernalillo | 70°F |
| Cook Spring | Socorro | 70°F |
| El Ojo Escondido | Valencia | 73°F |
| Frieborn Canyon Spring | Catron | 91°F |
| Indian Big Spring | Eddy | 79°F |
| Indian Springs | Sandoval | 124°F |
| Kennecott Warm Springs | Grant | Not recorded |
| Laguna Pueblo Seeps | Valencia | 82°F |
| Laguna Pueblo Springs | Valencia | 81°F |
| Mangas Springs | Grant | 81°F |
| Mosley Spring | Eddy | 68°F |
| Ojo Caliente | Socorro | 82°F |
| Ojo Caliente | Rio Arriba | 111°F |
| Ojo de las Canas | Socorro | 79°F |
| Ponce de Leon Springs | Taos | 93°F |
| Radium Springs | Doña Ana | 127°F |
| Rainbow Spring | Cibola | 72°F |
| San Ysidro Warm Springs | Sandoval | 68°F |
| Spring Mfg One | Catron | 88°F |
| Spring Mfg Two, Spring Mfg Three | Catron | 99°F |
| Statue Spring | Rio Arriba | 82°F |
| Truth or Consequences | Sierra | 113°F |
New Mexico hot springs guides
Frequently asked questions
How many hot springs are in New Mexico?
This directory lists 18 hot springs in New Mexico with their own pages, plus 25 more thermal springs from the 1981 federal list that have not been confirmed recently. Many more small seeps exist on private land and are not listed.
Are there natural hot springs in New Mexico?
Yes. 17 of the listed New Mexico springs are natural or primitive, including Black Rock Hot Spring, Jordan Hot Springs, Gila / Lightfeather Hot Springs. Many are on public land and need a hike or a dirt-road drive.
Are there hot spring resorts in New Mexico?
Yes. 1 listed springs in New Mexico are resorts or developed pools, such as Jemez Springs Bath House.
What is the hottest hot spring in New Mexico?
The highest reading in our New Mexico listings is Jemez Springs Bath House at 169°F (76°C) at the source. Water that hot is not safe to enter.
Are there free hot springs in New Mexico?
Yes. Jordan Hot Springs, McCauley Warm Springs are recorded as free. Recreation passes or parking fees may still apply on public land.
Which New Mexico hot springs have developed pools?
Jemez Springs Bath House have built pools, tubs or bathhouses. These usually charge entry and have set hours.
When is the best time to visit hot springs in New Mexico?
Fall and spring are often the best balance of comfortable air temperature and open roads. Winter soaks are memorable, but many mountain and desert access roads close or need four-wheel drive. Summer can be too hot for low-elevation desert springs.