Stagecoach Hot Springs
- Source temp
- 100°F
- Soakable
- Yes
- Hike
- 2 mi each way
- Road
- Gravel
- Permit
- Not required
The source runs about 100°F at Stagecoach Hot Springs, a primitive hot spring in Taos County, New Mexico, managed by BLM Taos Field Office (Rio Grande del Norte National Monument). See every spot on Rio Grande.
Closures and warnings
BLM: Manby Hot Springs (also called Stagecoach) legal access is river float or John Dunn Bridge trails only; Tune Road scenic easement is closed to public use. High water can flood riverside pools. As of September 29, 2026.
Soaking
| Development | Primitive |
|---|---|
| Source temperature | 100°F |
| Soakable | Yes Primitive Manby/Stagecoach riverside pools on the Rio Grande; soak when river levels leave pools usable. |
| Clothing | Clothing optional |
| Soaking allowed | Yes |
|---|---|
| Water type | Spring |
| Entry | Walk in |
Access
| Hike | 2 mi each way |
|---|---|
| Road | Gravel |
| Road note | Legal access is by Rio Grande float or hike from John Dunn Bridge trails. Tune Drive scenic easement on the rim is private conservation land, not a public road to the springs. |
| Parking | Park in the John Dunn Bridge day-use area; BLM states there is no official trailhead lot dedicated only to Manby/Stagecoach. |
| Fee | Free; no day-use fee listed for undeveloped BLM recreation at John Dunn Bridge / Rio Grande del Norte National Monument. |
| Reservation or permit | Not required |
| Managed by | BLM Taos Field Office (Rio Grande del Norte National Monument) |
Common questions
Common questions
Is Stagecoach Hot Springs open?
BLM: Manby Hot Springs (also called Stagecoach) legal access is river float or John Dunn Bridge trails only; Tune Road scenic easement is closed to public use. High water can flood riverside pools. As of September 29, 2026.
How hot is Stagecoach Hot Springs?
The spring's source runs about 100°F.
Can you soak at Stagecoach Hot Springs?
Yes, swimming is allowed at Stagecoach Hot Springs.
How long is the hike to Stagecoach Hot Springs?
It's a 2 mi hike each way. The road in is gravel. Legal access is by Rio Grande float or hike from John Dunn Bridge trails. Tune Drive scenic easement on the rim is private conservation land, not a public road to the springs. Parking: Park in the John Dunn Bridge day-use area; BLM states there is no official trailhead lot dedicated only to Manby/Stagecoach.
Do you need a reservation for Stagecoach Hot Springs?
No reservation or permit is required.
Is Stagecoach Hot Springs free?
Yes. Free; no day-use fee listed for undeveloped BLM recreation at John Dunn Bridge / Rio Grande del Norte National Monument.
Is Stagecoach Hot Springs clothing optional?
Yes, Stagecoach Hot Springs is clothing optional.
Nearby
Camping nearby
Sources
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- https://www.blm.gov/press-release/blm-continues-efforts-protect-rio-grande-wild-scenic-river-rim-and-viewshed (accessed September 29, 2026; backs manager / access.roadNote, hazardNote / identity as Manby Hot Springs)
- https://www.blm.gov/sites/blm.gov/files/NM_Rio_Grande_and_Rio_Chama_River_Segments.pdf (accessed September 30, 2026; backs waterbodyName / soakable, hotSpring.development / swimmerNotes.waterType / entryType, access.permitRequired, access.fee)
- https://www.taosnews.com/opinion/columns/choose-your-own-adventure/article_2440f109-c652-5cac-b1d5-fec0f0dc3b0a.html (accessed September 30, 2026; backs access.parking, access.hikeDistanceMi, rules.clothing)
- https://www.blm.gov/sites/default/files/docs/2023-03/john-dunn-bridge-temporary-closure-order-nmfdo0000-23-06.pdf (accessed September 29, 2026; backs closure order naming Manby Hotsprings and Blackrock Hotsprings at John Dunn Bridge)
- https://doi.pangaea.de/10.1594/PANGAEA.981233 (accessed September 30, 2026; backs hotSpring.sourceTempF)
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