# Frieborn Canyon Spring, New Mexico

Frieborn Canyon Spring in New Mexico. 92°F (33°C). Hike · Public Land. Catron County.

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

## Can you soak at Frieborn Canyon Spring?

The water leaves the ground at 92°F, a comfortable soaking temperature. Reaching it takes a hike. 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 | 92°F (33°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| Elevation | 6,965 ft |
| Access | Hike · Public Land, 1.3 mi from the nearest road |
| Land | Apache National Forest, US Forest Service |
| County | Catron County |
| Nearest town | Reserve |
| Coordinates | 33.70800, -109.02500 |
| Best months to soak | January, December, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | LUNA LAKE, 9.4 mi |

## About Frieborn Canyon Spring

Frieborn Canyon Spring is a soaking-warm spring in the Apache National Forest, Catron County, New Mexico, fifteen miles from Reserve. The water is about body temperature, warm enough to sit in on a cool day without being hot. The public may visit, and the Forest Service holds the land. Reaching it takes a hike.

Walking in takes a bit over a mile and a quarter, starting from a road whose name was never recorded, and the spring sits at fairly high elevation. Snow runs light to moderate. The year is moderately dry. Forest land, with no fee or photo listed.

Luna Lake is the camping option on record, a little over nine miles away. Best months on record are winter, and the modest snow makes that workable. The walk is a real hike, so allow time for it both ways. No water chemistry and no survey date exist for this spring, so the temperature is unverified. Access is open.

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Reserve](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/new-mexico/reserve), 15 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
- [Hannah Hot Spring, AZ](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/arizona/hannah-hot-spring): 133°F source, Hike, near Clifton, Greenlee County, primitive pools, pools 105°F, free
- [Aragon Springs, NM](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/new-mexico/aragon-springs): 70°F source, pH 8.0, TDS 160 mg/L, Short Walk, near Reserve, Catron County
- [San Francisco Hot Springs, NM](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/new-mexico/san-francisco-hot-springs): 120°F source, pH 7.3, Roadside, near Clifton, Greenlee County
- [Hot Springs, NM](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/new-mexico/hot-springs-greenlee-county): Hot, pH 7.3, Short Walk, near Clifton, Greenlee County
- [Hot Spring, AZ](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/arizona/hot-spring-greenlee-county): 138°F source, TDS 13,900 mg/L, Short Walk, near Clifton, Greenlee County

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Frieborn Canyon Spring?**
Frieborn Canyon Spring has a water temperature of 92°F (33°C). This is a warm thermal spring.

**Where is Frieborn Canyon Spring located?**
Frieborn Canyon Spring is located in Catron County, New Mexico at 6,965 feet elevation, near Reserve. Coordinates: 33.7080°N, 109.0250°W.

**How do I get to Frieborn Canyon Spring?**
Frieborn Canyon Spring has Hike road access (1.3 mi from the road).

**Is Frieborn Canyon Spring free to visit?**
Frieborn Canyon Spring has Open access. It is managed by US Forest Service.

**Can I camp near Frieborn Canyon Spring?**
Yes, Luna Lake is located nearby (9.4 miles away).

## Sources

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