# Hot Springs in New Mexico

New Mexico is home to 81 documented thermal springs, making it one of the most geothermally active states in the country. Temperatures range from 68°F to 189°F. Springs are concentrated in Grant County, with opportunities across 15 counties statewide.

- Page: https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/new-mexico
- Source: Soaking Springs, researched and maintained by Armen Suny
- Springs listed: 81

## At a glance

- Source water temperatures run from 68°F to 189°F across 75 springs with a reading (USGS records; resorts cool their water before it reaches the pools)
- Roadside springs: 26
- Backcountry springs: 0
- Springs with a campground nearby: 54
- Hottest: [Sulphur Springs](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/new-mexico/sulphur-springs-3), 189°F source, pH 1.9, TDS 1,730 mg/L, Short Walk, near Santa Teresa, Rio Arriba County
- Highest: [San Antonio Warm Spring](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/new-mexico/san-antonio-warm-spring), 101°F source, pH 6.7, Roadside, near Santa Teresa, Rio Arriba County
- Most mineral-rich: [](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/new-mexico/unnamed-spring-valencia-county), 80°F source, TDS 17,800 mg/L, Short Walk, near Belen, Valencia County

## The best hot springs in New Mexico

Ranked on photo documentation, a soakable temperature, road access, nearby camping, and a documented history. Springs that are dangerously hot or closed to visitors are left out.

1. [Manby Hot Springs](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/new-mexico/manby-hot-springs-1): 100°F source, pH 7.2, TDS 514 mg/L, Short Walk, near Arroyo Seco, Taos County
2. [Spence Hot Springs](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/new-mexico/spence-hot-springs): 100°F source, pH 7.3, TDS 224 mg/L, Short Walk, near Jemez Pueblo, Sandoval County
3. [](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/new-mexico/unnamed-spring-taos-county): 106°F source, pH 8.0, Short Walk, near Arroyo Seco, Taos County
4. [Ojo Caliente (Arsenic Spring)](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/new-mexico/ojo-caliente-arsenic-spring): 111°F source, pH 6.6, Short Walk, near Ohkay Owingeh, Rio Arriba County
5. [Radium Springs](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/new-mexico/radium-springs): 127°F source, pH 8.2, Roadside, near Radium Springs, Dona Ana County
6. [San Antonio Hot Spring](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/new-mexico/san-antonio-hot-spring): 129°F source, pH 7.7, Short Walk, near Santa Teresa, Rio Arriba County
7. [San Antonio Warm Spring](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/new-mexico/san-antonio-warm-spring): 101°F source, pH 6.7, Roadside, near Santa Teresa, Rio Arriba County
8. [Soda Dam Hot Springs](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/new-mexico/soda-dam-hot-springs): 117°F source, pH 7.0, Short Walk, near Jemez Pueblo, Sandoval County
9. [Spring](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/new-mexico/spring-grant-county-1): 149°F source, pH 7.8, TDS 505 mg/L, Short Walk, near Arenas Valley, Grant County
10. [Truth Or Consequences](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/new-mexico/truth-or-consequences): 113°F source, TDS 2,420 mg/L, Roadside, near Truth or Consequences, Sierra County

## Hot springs near cities in New Mexico

- [Hot springs near Carlsbad](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/new-mexico/carlsbad)
- [Hot springs near Reserve](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/new-mexico/reserve)
- [Hot springs near Silver City](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/new-mexico/silver-city)
- [Hot springs near Socorro](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/new-mexico/socorro)
- [Hot springs near Albuquerque](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/new-mexico/albuquerque)
- [Hot springs near Las Cruces](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/new-mexico/las-cruces)
- [Hot springs near Rio Rancho](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/new-mexico/rio-rancho)
- [Hot springs near Santa Fe](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/new-mexico/santa-fe)
- [Hot springs near Roswell](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/new-mexico/roswell)
- [Hot springs near Farmington](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/new-mexico/farmington)
- [Hot springs near Hobbs](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/new-mexico/hobbs)
- [Hot springs near Gallup](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/new-mexico/gallup)
- [Hot springs near Los Lunas](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/new-mexico/los-lunas)
- [Hot springs near Deming](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/new-mexico/deming)
- [Hot springs near Artesia](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/new-mexico/artesia)
- [Hot springs near Española](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/new-mexico/espanola)

## All 81 springs, hottest first

| Spring | Source temp | pH | Access | Nearest town |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Manby Hot Springs](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/new-mexico/manby-hot-springs-2) |  | 7.2 | Short Walk | Arroyo Seco |
| [Hot Springs](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/new-mexico/hot-springs-greenlee-county) |  | 7.3 | Short Walk | Clifton |
| [Kennecott Warm Springs](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/new-mexico/kennecott-warm-springs) |  | 7.4 | Roadside | Hurley |
| [Montezuma Hot Springs](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/new-mexico/montezuma-hot-springs-2) |  |  | Roadside | Las Vegas |
| [Hot Springs Artesian Basin](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/new-mexico/hot-springs-artesian-basin) |  |  | Roadside | Truth or Consequences |
| [Ojo Caliente Hot Springs](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/new-mexico/ojo-caliente-hot-springs) |  | 6.6 | Roadside | Ohkay Owingeh |
| [Sulphur Springs](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/new-mexico/sulphur-springs-3) | 189°F | 1.9 | Short Walk | Santa Teresa |
| [Jemez Springs](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/new-mexico/jemez-springs) | 169°F | 7.3 | Roadside | Jemez Pueblo |
| [Turkey Creek Hot Spring](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/new-mexico/turkey-creek-hot-spring) | 165°F |  | Hike | Silver City |
| [Gila Hot Springs](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/new-mexico/gila-hot-springs) | 151°F | 7.5 | Roadside | Arenas Valley |
| [Spring](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/new-mexico/spring-grant-county-1) | 149°F | 7.8 | Short Walk | Arenas Valley |
| [Unnamed thermal spring](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/new-mexico/unnamed-spring-grant-county-4) | 149°F | 7.9 | Short Walk | Arenas Valley |
| [Montezuma  Hot Springs](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/new-mexico/montezuma-hot-springs-1) | 138°F |  | Short Walk | Las Vegas |
| [Mimbres Hot Springs](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/new-mexico/mimbres-hot-springs) | 136°F | 8.3 | Roadside | Bayard |
| [Warm Springs](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/new-mexico/warm-springs-sandoval-county) | 129°F |  | Short Walk | Jemez Pueblo |
| [San Antonio Hot Spring](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/new-mexico/san-antonio-hot-spring) | 129°F | 7.7 | Short Walk | Santa Teresa |
| [Faywood Hot Springs](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/new-mexico/faywood-hot-springs) | 129°F | 7.1 | Roadside | Hurley |
| [Radium Springs](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/new-mexico/radium-springs) | 127°F | 8.2 | Roadside | Radium Springs |
| [Lyons Hunting Lodge Hot Springs](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/new-mexico/lyons-hunting-lodge-hot-springs) | 126°F | 8.1 | Roadside | Arenas Valley |
| [Indian Springs](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/new-mexico/indian-springs-2) | 123°F | 8.0 | Short Walk | Jemez Pueblo |
| [San Francisco Hot Springs](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/new-mexico/san-francisco-hot-springs) | 120°F | 7.3 | Roadside | Clifton |
| [Soda Dam Hot Springs](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/new-mexico/soda-dam-hot-springs) | 117°F | 7.0 | Short Walk | Jemez Pueblo |
| [Truth Or Consequences](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/new-mexico/truth-or-consequences) | 113°F |  | Roadside | Truth or Consequences |
| [Spring](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/new-mexico/spring-grant-county-2) | 111°F | 8.1 | Short Walk | Arenas Valley |
| [Ojo Caliente (Arsenic Spring)](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/new-mexico/ojo-caliente-arsenic-spring) | 111°F | 6.6 | Short Walk | Ohkay Owingeh |
| [Unnamed thermal spring](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/new-mexico/unnamed-spring-taos-county) | 106°F | 8.0 | Short Walk | Arroyo Seco |
| [San Antonio Warm Spring](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/new-mexico/san-antonio-warm-spring) | 101°F | 6.7 | Roadside | Santa Teresa |
| [Manby Hot Springs](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/new-mexico/manby-hot-springs-1) | 100°F | 7.2 | Short Walk | Arroyo Seco |
| [Spence Hot Springs](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/new-mexico/spence-hot-springs) | 100°F | 7.3 | Short Walk | Jemez Pueblo |
| [Mccauley Hot Springs](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/new-mexico/mccauley-hot-springs) | 99°F | 8.0 | Short Walk | Jemez Pueblo |
| [Spring](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/new-mexico/spring-grant-county-5) | 99°F |  | Hike | Arenas Valley |
| [(Upper) Frisco Hot Spring](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/new-mexico/upper-frisco-hot-spring) | 98°F | 9.7 | Short Walk | Reserve |
| [Apache Tejo Warm Spring](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/new-mexico/apache-tejo-warm-spring) | 97°F |  | Short Walk | Hurley |
| [Unnamed thermal spring](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/new-mexico/unnamed-spring-sierra-county) | 94°F |  | Short Walk | Truth or Consequences |
| [Unnamed thermal spring](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/new-mexico/unnamed-spring-grant-county-3) | 94°F | 7.8 | Hike | Arenas Valley |
| [Spring](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/new-mexico/spring-grant-county-3) | 93°F | 7.8 | Hike | Arenas Valley |
| [Ponce De Leon Springs](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/new-mexico/ponce-de-leon-springs) | 93°F | 7.8 | Short Walk | Ranchos de Taos |
| [Socorro Spring, Sedillo Spring](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/new-mexico/socorro-spring-sedillo-spring) | 93°F | 7.9 | Short Walk | Socorro |
| [Frieborn Canyon Spring](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/new-mexico/frieborn-canyon-spring) | 92°F |  | Hike | Reserve |
| [Derry Warm Springs](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/new-mexico/derry-warm-springs) | 92°F | 7.2 | Roadside | Hatch |
| [The Meadows Warm Spring](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/new-mexico/the-meadows-warm-spring) | 91°F |  | Hike | Arenas Valley |
| [Spring](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/new-mexico/spring-grant-county-4) | 88°F |  | Hike | Arenas Valley |
| [Souse Springs](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/new-mexico/souse-springs) | 88°F | 8.5 | Roadside | Hatch |
| [Warm Springs](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/new-mexico/warm-springs-sierra-county) | 87°F |  | Roadside | Truth or Consequences |
| [Spring](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/new-mexico/spring-valencia-county-2) | 86°F |  | Short Walk | Los Chavez |
| [San Ysidro Hot Springs](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/new-mexico/san-ysidro-hot-springs) | 85°F |  | Short Walk | Jemez Pueblo |
| [Ojo Caliente](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/new-mexico/ojo-caliente) | 83°F | 7.9 | Short Walk | Truth or Consequences |
| [Statue](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/new-mexico/statue) | 83°F |  | Short Walk | Ohkay Owingeh |
| [Laguna Pueblo Seeps](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/new-mexico/laguna-pueblo-seeps) | 82°F |  | Short Walk | Los Chavez |
| [Mangas Springs](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/new-mexico/mangas-springs) | 81°F | 7.6 | Roadside | Silver City |
| [Unnamed thermal spring](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/new-mexico/unnamed-spring-valencia-county) | 80°F |  | Short Walk | Belen |
| [Laguna Pueblo Springs](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/new-mexico/laguna-pueblo-springs) | 80°F | 7.7 | Roadside | Laguna |
| [Ojo De Las Canas](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/new-mexico/ojo-de-las-canas) | 79°F | 8.0 | Short Walk | Socorro |
| [Indian Big Spring](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/new-mexico/indian-big-spring) | 79°F |  | Roadside | Carlsbad |
| [Allen Springs](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/new-mexico/allen-springs) | 78°F |  | Short Walk | Silver City |
| [Spring](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/new-mexico/spring-valencia-county-3) | 78°F |  | Short Walk | Belen |
| [Unnamed thermal spring](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/new-mexico/unnamed-spring-grant-county-2) | 77°F | 8.7 | Short Walk | Silver City |
| [Spring](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/new-mexico/spring-cibola-county) | 76°F | 8.3 | Short Walk | Laguna |
| [El Ojo Escondido](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/new-mexico/el-ojo-escondido) | 73°F |  | Short Walk | Laguna |
| [Unnamed thermal spring](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/new-mexico/unnamed-spring-cibola-county-2) | 73°F | 7.3 | Short Walk | Laguna |
| [Unnamed thermal spring](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/new-mexico/unnamed-spring-catron-county) | 72°F |  | Roadside | Reserve |
| [Ash Spring](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/new-mexico/ash-spring) | 72°F |  | Short Walk | Silver City |
| [Unnamed thermal spring](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/new-mexico/unnamed-spring-grant-county-1) | 72°F |  | Short Walk | Hurley |
| [Alamos Spring](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/new-mexico/alamos-spring) | 72°F |  | Short Walk | Laguna |
| [Unnamed thermal spring](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/new-mexico/unnamed-spring-socorro-county-1) | 72°F | 7.6 | Short Walk | Socorro |
| [Rainbow Spring](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/new-mexico/rainbow-spring) | 71°F | 7.3 | Roadside | Zuni Pueblo |
| [Spring](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/new-mexico/spring-valencia-county-1) | 71°F | 6.8 | Short Walk | Belen |
| [Phillips Springs](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/new-mexico/phillips-springs) | 70°F |  | Short Walk | Jemez Pueblo |
| [Unnamed thermal spring](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/new-mexico/unnamed-spring-socorro-county-3) | 70°F |  | Short Walk | Socorro |
| [Cook Spring](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/new-mexico/cook-spring) | 70°F | 7.7 | Short Walk | Socorro |
| [Unnamed thermal spring](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/new-mexico/unnamed-spring-socorro-county-2) | 70°F |  | Hike | Socorro |
| [Aragon Springs](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/new-mexico/aragon-springs) | 70°F | 8.0 | Short Walk | Reserve |
| [Goat Camp Spring](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/new-mexico/goat-camp-spring) | 69°F |  | Roadside | Clifton |
| [Unnamed thermal spring](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/new-mexico/unnamed-spring-greenlee-county) | 69°F |  | Roadside | Clifton |
| [Clear Water Spring](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/new-mexico/clear-water-spring) | 69°F |  | Short Walk | Carnuel |
| [Unnamed thermal spring](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/new-mexico/unnamed-spring-cibola-county-3) | 68°F |  | Short Walk | Laguna |
| [San Ysidro Warm Springs](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/new-mexico/san-ysidro-warm-springs) | 68°F | 6.1 | Short Walk | Jemez Pueblo |
| [Ojitos Springs](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/new-mexico/ojitos-springs) | 68°F | 8.0 | Hike | Socorro |
| [Unnamed thermal spring](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/new-mexico/unnamed-spring-sandoval-county) | 68°F | 7.4 | Roadside | Placitas |
| [Mosley Spring](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/new-mexico/mosley-spring) | 68°F |  | Roadside | Carlsbad |
| [Unnamed thermal spring](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/new-mexico/unnamed-spring-cibola-county-1) | 68°F | 7.3 | Roadside | Laguna |

## Questions

**How many hot springs are in New Mexico?**
New Mexico has 81 documented thermal springs, with the highest concentrations in Grant, Sandoval, and Cibola.

**What is the hottest hot spring in New Mexico?**
Sulphur Springs is the hottest documented hot spring in New Mexico, with a water temperature of 189°F.

**Which hot springs in New Mexico have camping nearby?**
54 hot springs in New Mexico have a documented campground nearby, such as Forks Campground near Allen Springs.

