Hot Springs Near Santa Fe
7 hot springs are within 120 miles of Santa Fe. The closest is Ten Thousand Waves, about 4 miles away in a straight line. By development: 5 primitive, 1 developed, and 1 resort. 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.
Distances are straight-line miles from Santa Fe, not driving distance.
- No closure on file
- Closed, or no soaking or swimming
| Name | Temperature | Development | Access | Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| – | 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 | |
| 95°F pool | Development Primitive | Access paved road | Fee – | Status Closure or warning 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 | |
| 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 | |
| – | 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 | |
| 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 |
Photo credits (6)
- Ten Thousand Waves: Todd Dwyer, CC BY-SA 3.0
- McCauley Hot Springs: Shari Garland, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Spence Hot Springs: theturquoisetable, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Jemez Hot Springs: Jgarcia07, CC BY-SA 4.0
- San Antonio Hot Springs: John Fowler from Placitas, NM, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Black Rock Hot Springs: Jessica Reeder, CC BY-SA 2.0
Common questions
What is the closest hot spring to Santa Fe?
Ten Thousand Waves, about 4 miles away in a straight line.
Are there free hot springs near Santa Fe?
Yes. No fee on record for San Antonio Hot Springs, Black Rock Hot Springs, and Stagecoach Hot Springs. Each page cites its source.
Which hot springs near Santa Fe are clothing optional?
Clothing optional, per a stated rule: Black Rock Hot Springs and Stagecoach Hot Springs.
Are any hot springs near Santa Fe closed?
A closure or hazard note is on file for McCauley Hot Springs, Spence Hot Springs, Black Rock Hot Springs, and Stagecoach Hot Springs. Each page has the dated detail.