# Hot Springs, New Mexico

Hot Springs in New Mexico. Hot. Short Walk · Public Land. Greenlee County.

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

## Can you soak at Hot Springs?

USGS lists Hot Springs as a hot spring, with no temperature on record. 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 | Hot (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| pH | 7.3 (Slightly Alkaline) |
| Elevation | 4,640 ft |
| Access | Short Walk · Public Land, 0.5 mi from the nearest road |
| Land | Gila National Forest, US Forest Service |
| County | Greenlee County |
| Nearest town | Clifton |
| Coordinates | 33.23700, -108.88000 |

## About Hot Springs

A spring called plainly Hot Springs on the record, in Greenlee County inside the Gila National Forest, thirty miles or so from Clifton. The entry flags it hot without giving a measured temperature, so there is no figure to quote and no way to say it is safe to sit in. The record marks access open. A 1974 sample recorded its pH and a handful of dissolved minerals. No photo has been added.

Forest Service land, part of the Gila National Forest, at foothill elevation. The last half mile from the road is on foot, and no road name is on file. Winters bring some snow, though not a great deal. Rain is modest too, and the yearly average temperature is mild. No campground appears within range, and the designation is national forest, nothing more.

There is no best-months flag for this spring, so go by the climate: light winter snow means most of the year is workable. The half-mile walk is short. Because the temperature is unmeasured and the lone sample is half a century old, test the water before you commit to it. Check with the forest office about the current state of things.

## Water chemistry

Lab sample from 1974-12-05 (Water Quality Portal).

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| pH | 7.3 |
| Sodium | 200 mg/L |
| Sulfate | 41 mg/L |
| Chloride | 310 mg/L |

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Silver City](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/new-mexico/silver-city), 39 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in New Mexico](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/new-mexico)
- [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
- [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
- [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
- [Unnamed thermal spring, NM](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/new-mexico/unnamed-spring-greenlee-county): 69°F source, TDS 2,290 mg/L, Roadside, near Clifton, Greenlee County
- [Seep, AZ](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/arizona/seep-1): 95°F source, TDS 13,900 mg/L, Roadside, near Clifton, Greenlee County, not a soaking spring

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Hot Springs?**
Hot Springs is classified as hot. An exact temperature measurement has not been recorded.

**Where is Hot Springs located?**
Hot Springs is located in Greenlee County, New Mexico at 4,640 feet elevation, near Clifton. Coordinates: 33.2370°N, 108.8800°W.

**How do I get to Hot Springs?**
Hot Springs has Short Walk road access (0.5 mi from the road).

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

**What minerals are in the water at Hot Springs?**
Water chemistry analysis shows the presence of pH, Sodium, Sulfate, Chloride. The pH is 7.3 (slightly alkaline).

## Sources

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