# Indian Big Spring, New Mexico

Indian Big Spring in New Mexico. 79°F (26°C). Roadside. Eddy County.

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

## Can you soak at Indian Big Spring?

The water leaves the ground at 79°F, about as warm as a heated pool. You can drive right up to it. We haven't confirmed whether it has a pool or charges a fee.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Source water temperature | 79°F (26°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| Total dissolved solids | 761 mg/L |
| Access | Roadside, 167 ft from the nearest road |
| County | Eddy County |
| Nearest town | Carlsbad |
| Coordinates | 32.45500, -104.48900 |
| Best months to soak | January, December, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | Sunset Reef Campground, 23.4 mi |

## About Indian Big Spring

Indian Big Spring is a tepid spring in Eddy County, fifteen miles from Carlsbad in the southeastern corner of the state. Warm only in the loosest sense; the record puts it in the high seventies. USGS measured chloride-rich water here in 1938, and that sample appears to be the last word on it. No access status is on file, and no owner is named either.

A bit over 150 feet from the track, on low desert, and roadside in every sense. The record has no elevation for it. Hot in summer and dry year round, with five inches or so of snow in an average winter. What the water does after it surfaces is not in the record, and the nearest road has no name in our data.

Treat the temperature as history; the reading is close to ninety years old and the spring could have changed or dried since. Who owns the land is unknown. Sunset Reef Campground is the nearest listed, about 23 miles away. Come in the cold months if you come at all.

## Water chemistry

Lab sample from 1938-04-24 (Water Quality Portal).

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Total dissolved solids | 760.5 mg/L |
| Chloride | 145 mg/L |

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Carlsbad](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/new-mexico/carlsbad), 0 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in New Mexico](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/new-mexico)
- [Mosley Spring, NM](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/new-mexico/mosley-spring): 68°F source, TDS 519 mg/L, Roadside, near Carlsbad, Eddy County
- [Red Bull Spring, TX](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/texas/red-bull-spring): 99°F source, Roadside, near Sierra Blanca, Hudspeth County
- [Indian Hot Springs, TX](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/texas/indian-hot-springs-3): 117°F source, Roadside, near Sierra Blanca, Hudspeth County
- [Radium Springs, NM](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/new-mexico/radium-springs): 127°F source, pH 8.2, Roadside, near Radium Springs, Dona Ana County
- [Capote Springs, TX](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/texas/capote-springs): 99°F source, Hike, near Marfa, Presidio County
- [Souse Springs, NM](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/new-mexico/souse-springs): 88°F source, pH 8.5, Roadside, near Hatch, Dona Ana County

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Indian Big Spring?**
Indian Big Spring has a water temperature of 79°F (26°C). This is a warm thermal spring.

**Where is Indian Big Spring located?**
Indian Big Spring is located in Eddy County, New Mexico, near Carlsbad. Coordinates: 32.4550°N, 104.4890°W.

**How do I get to Indian Big Spring?**
Indian Big Spring has Roadside road access (167 ft from the road).

**Can I camp near Indian Big Spring?**
Yes, Sunset Reef Campground is located nearby (23.4 miles away). No fees..

**What minerals are in the water at Indian Big Spring?**
Water chemistry analysis shows the presence of Total Dissolved Solids, Chloride. Total dissolved solids measure 761 mg/L.

## Sources

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