# Cook Spring, New Mexico

Cook Spring in New Mexico. 70°F (21°C). Short Walk. Socorro County.

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

## Can you soak at Cook Spring?

The water leaves the ground at 70°F, about as warm as a heated pool. It's a short walk from the road. 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 | 7.7 (Slightly Alkaline) |
| Total dissolved solids | 264 mg/L |
| Elevation | 4,913 ft |
| Access | Short Walk, 0.1 mi from the nearest road |
| County | Socorro County |
| Nearest town | Socorro |
| Coordinates | 34.04900, -106.93900 |
| Best months to soak | January, December, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | Water Canyon Campground, 11.2 mi |

## About Cook Spring

Cook Spring sits under two miles outside Socorro, in Socorro County. Tepid water, right around seventy. Dissolved minerals are low for a New Mexico thermal spring; a 1977 sample showed a near neutral pH and a little iron. This is a USGS thermal point. Public access has never been recorded, and no land owner is on file, so the map pin is most of what exists.

A short walk, a tenth of a mile or so, from the closest road in the low desert that surrounds Socorro. Snow is light and rain scarce, eight inches in a typical year. Summers at this elevation run hot. The record has nothing on who owns the ground or which unit it belongs to, which is common for springs this near a town.

Check land status before you go, because the record is silent on it. Winter reads best in the climate numbers. Water Canyon Campground is the closest listed camping, around eleven miles out. The water reading dates to the seventies, so treat it as approximate. At seventy degrees it is wading water.

## Water chemistry

Lab sample from 1977-07-01 (Water Quality Portal).

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| pH | 7.7 |
| Total dissolved solids | 264 mg/L |
| Calcium | 18 mg/L |
| Magnesium | 4.2 mg/L |
| Sodium | 65 mg/L |
| Sulfate | 32 mg/L |
| Chloride | 17 mg/L |
| Iron | 580 µg/L |

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Socorro](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/new-mexico/socorro), 0 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in New Mexico](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/new-mexico)
- [Socorro Spring, Sedillo Spring, NM](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/new-mexico/socorro-spring-sedillo-spring): 93°F source, pH 7.9, Short Walk, near Socorro, Socorro County
- [Ojitos Springs, NM](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/new-mexico/ojitos-springs): 68°F source, pH 8.0, Hike, near Socorro, Socorro County
- [Ojo De Las Canas, NM](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/new-mexico/ojo-de-las-canas): 79°F source, pH 8.0, TDS 3,100 mg/L, Short Walk, near Socorro, Socorro County
- [Unnamed thermal spring, NM](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/new-mexico/unnamed-spring-socorro-county-3): 70°F source, Short Walk, near Socorro, Socorro County
- [Unnamed thermal spring, NM](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/new-mexico/unnamed-spring-socorro-county-2): 70°F source, Hike, near Socorro, Socorro County
- [Unnamed thermal spring, NM](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/new-mexico/unnamed-spring-socorro-county-1): 72°F source, pH 7.6, Short Walk, near Socorro, Socorro County

## Questions

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

**Where is Cook Spring located?**
Cook Spring is located in Socorro County, New Mexico at 4,913 feet elevation, near Socorro. Coordinates: 34.0490°N, 106.9390°W.

**How do I get to Cook Spring?**
Cook Spring has Short Walk road access (0.1 mi from the road).

**Can I camp near Cook Spring?**
Yes, Water Canyon Campground is located nearby (11.2 miles away).

**What minerals are in the water at Cook Spring?**
Water chemistry analysis shows the presence of pH, Total Dissolved Solids, Calcium, Magnesium, Sodium, Sulfate, Chloride, Iron. The pH is 7.7 (slightly alkaline). Total dissolved solids measure 264 mg/L.

## Sources

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