New Mexico Hot Springs
New Mexico has 8 named hot springs on record across 4 counties. By development: 5 primitive, 1 developed, and 2 resorts. 3 hot springs are free to visit. 4 need a hike and 1 needs a high-clearance road. 4 have a closure or hazard note on file.
- No closure on file
- Closed, or no soaking or swimming
| Name | Temperature | Development | Access | Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| – | Development Primitive | Access 0.3 mi hike, gravel road | Fee Free; no day-use fee listed for undeveloped BLM recreation at John Dunn Bridge / Rio Grande del Norte National Monument. | Status Closure or warning on file | |
| – | Development Resort | Access paved road | Fee Public pool day use listed at $18.25 per person (or soaker punch); all guests need a pre-paid confirmed reservation. | Status No closure on file | |
| 98-105°F pools | Development Developed | Access 0 mi hike, paved road | Fee Varies by operator (example: Jemez Hot Springs $25/1 hr or $50/2 hr property pass; confirm each bathhouse) | Status No closure on file | |
| – | Development Primitive | Access 2 mi hike, paved road | Fee $5 per vehicle per day at Battleship Rock Trailhead (America the Beautiful passes honored) | Status Closure or warning on file | |
| 129°F source | Development Primitive | Access 0.7 mi hike (round trip), high clearance road | Fee Free; no recreation fee listed on the USFS San Antonio Hot Springs page. | Status No closure on file | |
| 95°F pool | Development Primitive | Access paved road | Fee – | Status Closure or warning on file | |
| 100°F source | Development Primitive | Access 2 mi hike, gravel road | Fee Free; no day-use fee listed for undeveloped BLM recreation at John Dunn Bridge / Rio Grande del Norte National Monument. | Status Closure or warning on file | |
| 99-104°F pools | Development Resort | Access 0 mi hike, paved road | Fee Private hot tub suites $89 per person (90 min); Reserved Community Soaking $64 per person (90 min); taxes extra | Status No closure on file |
Photo credits (7)
- Black Rock Hot Springs: Jessica Reeder, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Faywood Hot Springs: Thomas K. Todsen, Public domain
- Jemez Hot Springs: Jgarcia07, CC BY-SA 4.0
- McCauley Hot Springs: Shari Garland, CC BY-SA 4.0
- San Antonio Hot Springs: John Fowler from Placitas, NM, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Spence Hot Springs: theturquoisetable, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Ten Thousand Waves: Todd Dwyer, CC BY-SA 3.0
Common questions
Where are the hot springs in New Mexico?
8 named hot springs are on record: Black Rock Hot Springs, Faywood Hot Springs, Jemez Hot Springs, McCauley Hot Springs, San Antonio Hot Springs, Spence Hot Springs, and 2 more.
Are there free hot springs in New Mexico?
Yes. No fee on record for Black Rock Hot Springs, San Antonio Hot Springs, and Stagecoach Hot Springs. Each page cites its source.
What is the hottest hot spring in New Mexico?
Of the hot springs on record here with a measured source temperature, San Antonio Hot Springs runs hottest, at about 129°F at the source.
Which hot springs in New Mexico are clothing optional?
Clothing optional, per a stated rule: Black Rock Hot Springs and Stagecoach Hot Springs.
Are any hot springs in New Mexico closed?
A closure or hazard note is on file for Black Rock Hot Springs, McCauley Hot Springs, Spence Hot Springs, and Stagecoach Hot Springs. Each page has the dated detail.
