# Aragon Springs, New Mexico

Aragon Springs in New Mexico. 70°F (21°C). Short Walk · Public Land. Catron County.

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

## Can you soak at Aragon Springs?

The water leaves the ground at 70°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 | 70°F (21°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| pH | 8.0 (Slightly Alkaline) |
| Total dissolved solids | 160 mg/L |
| Elevation | 6,800 ft |
| Access | Short Walk · Public Land, 525 ft from the nearest road (NM 12) |
| Land | Gila National Forest, US Forest Service |
| County | Catron County |
| Nearest town | Reserve |
| Coordinates | 33.89800, -108.50100 |
| Best months to soak | January, December, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | Apache Creek Campground, 8.7 mi |

## About Aragon Springs

Right off NM 12 in Catron County, New Mexico, twenty miles from Reserve, Aragon Springs comes up barely warm, the low end of what counts as thermal, and a 1978 sample found it lightly mineralized with a touch of iron. Access is open on Gila National Forest land.

A short walk of about five hundred feet from the highway, at fairly high elevation for this part of New Mexico. Snow is light, rain is modest. Forest Service ground, no fee or bathhouse on record. Reserve is the only town the record names nearby.

Apache Creek Campground is under nine miles away. Winter is what the record lists as best, and with light snow that is a reasonable plan. Do not expect a hot soak; the temperature on record is close to cool, and the 1978 reading is old enough that it may have drifted. Access is open. A photo is on file.

## Water chemistry

Lab sample from 1978-11-29 (Water Quality Portal).

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| pH | 8 |
| Total dissolved solids | 160 mg/L |
| Calcium | 21 mg/L |
| Magnesium | 6.3 mg/L |
| Sodium | 21 mg/L |
| Sulfate | 4.3 mg/L |
| Chloride | 4.4 mg/L |
| Iron | 50 µg/L |

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Reserve](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/new-mexico/reserve), 18 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in New Mexico](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/new-mexico)
- [(Upper) Frisco Hot Spring, NM](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/new-mexico/upper-frisco-hot-spring): 98°F source, pH 9.7, Short Walk, near Reserve, Catron County
- [Unnamed thermal spring, NM](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/new-mexico/unnamed-spring-catron-county): 72°F source, Roadside, near Reserve, Catron County
- [Frieborn Canyon Spring, NM](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/new-mexico/frieborn-canyon-spring): 92°F source, Hike, near Reserve, Catron County
- [The Meadows Warm Spring, NM](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/new-mexico/the-meadows-warm-spring): 91°F source, Hike, near Arenas Valley, Grant County
- [Spring, NM](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/new-mexico/spring-grant-county-5): 99°F source, Hike, near Arenas Valley, Grant County
- [Spring, NM](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/new-mexico/spring-grant-county-4): 88°F source, Hike, near Arenas Valley, Grant County

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Aragon Springs?**
Aragon Springs has a water temperature of 70°F (21°C). This is a warm thermal spring.

**Where is Aragon Springs located?**
Aragon Springs is located in Catron County, New Mexico at 6,800 feet elevation, near Reserve. Coordinates: 33.8980°N, 108.5010°W.

**How do I get to Aragon Springs?**
Aragon Springs has Short Walk road access, with the nearest road being NM 12 (525 ft from the road).

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

**Can I camp near Aragon Springs?**
Yes, Apache Creek Campground is located nearby (8.7 miles away).

**What minerals are in the water at Aragon Springs?**
Water chemistry analysis shows the presence of pH, Total Dissolved Solids, Calcium, Magnesium, Sodium, Sulfate, Chloride, Iron. The pH is 8.0 (slightly alkaline). Total dissolved solids measure 160 mg/L.

## Sources

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