# Allen Springs, New Mexico

Allen Springs in New Mexico. 78°F (26°C). Short Walk · Public Land. Grant County.

- Page: https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/new-mexico/allen-springs
- Source: Soaking Springs, researched and maintained by Armen Suny
- Updated: 2026-09-14

## Can you soak at Allen Springs?

The water leaves the ground at 78°F, about as warm as a heated pool. It's a short walk from the road. It's on US Forest Service land. We haven't confirmed whether it has a pool or charges a fee.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Source water temperature | 78°F (26°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| Total dissolved solids | 404 mg/L |
| Elevation | 5,800 ft |
| Access | Short Walk · Public Land, 0.3 mi from the nearest road |
| Land | Gila National Forest, US Forest Service |
| County | Grant County |
| Nearest town | Silver City |
| Coordinates | 32.88400, -108.35800 |
| Best months to soak | January, December, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | Forks Campground, 22.5 mi |

## About Allen Springs

Allen Springs runs warm in the tepid sense, a shade under body heat, about nine miles out of Silver City, Grant County, New Mexico. Gila National Forest covers the ground and the Forest Service sets the rules here, with access open. The chemistry rests on one 1954 sample, ancient as these readings go.

Middling elevation, and the country is dry with thin snow and not much rain. The road, unnamed in the record, quits a third-mile short of the water and the rest is walking. Gila National Forest surrounds it. No fee is listed.

Forks Campground is the closest listed, about twenty-two miles off, so do not count on camping next door. The three winter months are best on record and with so little snow the winter window is real. The temperature reading is from 1954; treat it as a rough guide. Since the land is federal forest nobody's permission is needed. No photo on file.

## Water chemistry

Lab sample from 1954-04-02 (Water Quality Portal).

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Total dissolved solids | 404 mg/L |
| Calcium | 78 mg/L |
| Magnesium | 39 mg/L |
| Sulfate | 20 mg/L |

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Silver City](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/new-mexico/silver-city), 0 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in New Mexico](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/new-mexico)
- [Ash Spring, NM](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/new-mexico/ash-spring): 72°F source, TDS 332 mg/L, Short Walk, near Silver City, Grant County
- [Mangas Springs, NM](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/new-mexico/mangas-springs): 81°F source, pH 7.6, Roadside, near Silver City, Grant County
- [Unnamed thermal spring, NM](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/new-mexico/unnamed-spring-grant-county-2): 77°F source, pH 8.7, Short Walk, near Silver City, Grant County
- [Turkey Creek Hot Spring, NM](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/new-mexico/turkey-creek-hot-spring): 165°F source, Hike, near Silver City, Grant County
- [Spring, NM](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/new-mexico/spring-grant-county-2): 111°F source, pH 8.1, Short Walk, near Arenas Valley, Grant County
- [Apache Tejo Warm Spring, NM](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/new-mexico/apache-tejo-warm-spring): 97°F source, Short Walk, near Hurley, Grant County

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Allen Springs?**
Allen Springs has a water temperature of 78°F (26°C). This is a warm thermal spring.

**Where is Allen Springs located?**
Allen Springs is located in Grant County, New Mexico at 5,800 feet elevation, near Silver City. Coordinates: 32.8840°N, 108.3580°W.

**How do I get to Allen Springs?**
Allen Springs has Short Walk road access (0.3 mi from the road).

**Is Allen Springs free to visit?**
Allen Springs has Open access. It is managed by US Forest Service.

**Can I camp near Allen Springs?**
Yes, Forks Campground is located nearby (22.5 miles away).

**What minerals are in the water at Allen Springs?**
Water chemistry analysis shows the presence of Total Dissolved Solids, Calcium, Magnesium, Sulfate. Total dissolved solids measure 404 mg/L.

## Sources

- USGS thermal springs records, Water Quality Portal lab analyses, OpenStreetMap, Wikipedia/Wikidata, NOAA climate normals