# Indian Springs, New Mexico

Indian Springs in New Mexico. 123°F (51°C). Short Walk · Public Land. Sandoval County.

- Page: https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/new-mexico/indian-springs-2
- Source: Soaking Springs, researched and maintained by Armen Suny
- Updated: 2026-09-14

## Can you soak at Indian Springs?

Only once it cools. The water leaves the ground at 123°F, hotter than any hot tub. 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 | 123°F (51°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| pH | 8.0 (Slightly Alkaline) |
| Elevation | 5,499 ft |
| Access | Short Walk · Public Land, 0.2 mi from the nearest road (Day School Road) |
| Land | Jemez Pueblo, TRIB |
| County | Sandoval County |
| Nearest town | Jemez Pueblo |
| Coordinates | 35.59200, -106.75300 |
| Best months to soak | January, December, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | Vista Linda Campground, 8.7 mi |

## About Indian Springs

Indian Springs runs hot, well above soaking temperature, on Jemez Pueblo tribal land in Sandoval County, a mile or two from the pueblo. Tribal ownership puts access at the pueblo's discretion, and our record lists it as unknown. Sampled in 1973: alkaline water carrying iron, sulfate, chloride, calcium, magnesium and sodium.

A few hundred yards on foot from Day School Road. Mid elevation country at around 5,500 feet, with a foot or so of snow over a winter and a dry year overall. The pueblo owns the land and the record gives no land designation beyond tribal. There is no description of the pool, if there is one.

Ask Jemez Pueblo before going anywhere near it. The water runs above 120, so even with permission it would need cooling for a soak. Vista Linda Campground is roughly nine miles off. Cold months rate best, with the caveat that it snows here.

## Water chemistry

Lab sample from 1973-08-30 (Water Quality Portal).

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| pH | 8 |
| Calcium | 110 mg/L |
| Magnesium | 21 mg/L |
| Sodium | 1,300 mg/L |
| Sulfate | 270 mg/L |
| Chloride | 1,200 mg/L |
| Iron | 50 µg/L |

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Rio Rancho](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/new-mexico/rio-rancho), 21 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in New Mexico](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/new-mexico)
- [San Ysidro Warm Springs, NM](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/new-mexico/san-ysidro-warm-springs): 68°F source, pH 6.1, Short Walk, near Jemez Pueblo, Sandoval County
- [Phillips Springs, NM](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/new-mexico/phillips-springs): 70°F source, Short Walk, near Jemez Pueblo, Sandoval County
- [San Ysidro Hot Springs, NM](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/new-mexico/san-ysidro-hot-springs): 85°F source, TDS 9,490 mg/L, Short Walk, near Jemez Pueblo, Sandoval County
- [Warm Springs, NM](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/new-mexico/warm-springs-sandoval-county): 129°F source, TDS 734 mg/L, Short Walk, near Jemez Pueblo, Sandoval County
- [Jemez Springs, NM](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/new-mexico/jemez-springs): 169°F source, pH 7.3, Roadside, near Jemez Pueblo, Sandoval County
- [Soda Dam Hot Springs, NM](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/new-mexico/soda-dam-hot-springs): 117°F source, pH 7.0, Short Walk, near Jemez Pueblo, Sandoval County

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Indian Springs?**
Indian Springs has a water temperature of 123°F (51°C). This is considered a hot spring, well above body temperature.

**Where is Indian Springs located?**
Indian Springs is located in Sandoval County, New Mexico at 5,499 feet elevation, near Jemez Pueblo. Coordinates: 35.5920°N, 106.7530°W.

**How do I get to Indian Springs?**
Indian Springs has Short Walk road access, with the nearest road being Day School Road (0.2 mi from the road).

**Is Indian Springs free to visit?**
Indian Springs has Unknown access. It is managed by DESG.

**Can I camp near Indian Springs?**
Yes, Vista Linda Campground is located nearby (8.7 miles away).

**What minerals are in the water at Indian Springs?**
Water chemistry analysis shows the presence of pH, Calcium, Magnesium, Sodium, Sulfate, Chloride, Iron. The pH is 8.0 (slightly alkaline).

**Is it safe to soak at Indian Springs?**
With care. At 123°F Indian Springs is hot enough to need short sessions, fifteen to twenty minutes, and plenty of water. Enter slowly and get out if you feel light-headed.

## Sources

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