# Jemez Springs, New Mexico

Jemez Springs in New Mexico. 169°F (76°C). Roadside. Sandoval County.

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

## Can you soak at Jemez Springs?

Not at the source. The water leaves the ground at 169°F, hot enough to burn skin. You can drive right up to it.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Source water temperature | 169°F (76°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| pH | 7.3 (Slightly Alkaline) |
| Elevation | 6,207 ft |
| Access | Roadside, 80 ft from the nearest road |
| County | Sandoval County |
| Nearest town | Jemez Pueblo |
| Coordinates | 35.77200, -106.69000 |
| Best months to soak | January, December, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | Vista Linda Campground, 4.3 mi |

## Soaking safety

**Very Hot Source, Use Extreme Caution.** At 169°F, the source water at Jemez Springs is hot enough to cause burns. Some hot springs this hot have cooler side pools or downstream areas suitable for soaking. Always test the water temperature before entering.

## About Jemez Springs

Jemez Springs in Sandoval County is the hottest kind of spring, scalding at the source, and nowhere near something you would lower yourself into. Jemez Pueblo is the closest town listed, around twelve miles. Nobody has recorded an owner, and the access question is open. The entry includes a photo. What you have here is a thermal source worth knowing about, with the caveat that the temperature reading dates to the seventies.

The spring sits beside the road, a few car lengths off, at a moderately high elevation in the Jemez country. Winters here are snowy enough to shut things down for stretches, and the annual precipitation is middling. Average temperatures run cool. Vista Linda Campground is a little over four miles away. The entry skips land unit and owner entirely.

Scalding water. Do not touch the source without testing the edge first, and keep children and dogs back. Winter carries the best-months flag, which is odd for a place with this much snow, so read it as a quiet-season note. Vista Linda is the closest camp. The chemistry on file is limited to pH and chloride from 1975. Confirm who owns the ground before planning anything.

## Water chemistry

Lab sample from 1975-08-07 (Water Quality Portal).

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| pH | 7.3 |
| Chloride | 840 mg/L |

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Rio Rancho](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/new-mexico/rio-rancho), 33 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in New Mexico](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/new-mexico)
- [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
- [Mccauley Hot Springs, NM](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/new-mexico/mccauley-hot-springs): 99°F source, pH 8.0, Short Walk, near Jemez Pueblo, Sandoval County
- [Spence Hot Springs, NM](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/new-mexico/spence-hot-springs): 100°F source, pH 7.3, TDS 224 mg/L, Short Walk, near Jemez Pueblo, Sandoval County
- [Sulphur Springs, NM](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/new-mexico/sulphur-springs-3): 189°F source, pH 1.9, TDS 1,730 mg/L, Short Walk, near Santa Teresa, Rio Arriba County
- [San Antonio Hot Spring, NM](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/new-mexico/san-antonio-hot-spring): 129°F source, pH 7.7, Short Walk, near Santa Teresa, Rio Arriba County
- [Indian Springs, NM](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/new-mexico/indian-springs-2): 123°F source, pH 8.0, Short Walk, near Jemez Pueblo, Sandoval County

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Jemez Springs?**
Jemez Springs has a water temperature of 169°F (76°C). This is considered a hot spring, well above body temperature.

**Where is Jemez Springs located?**
Jemez Springs is located in Sandoval County, New Mexico at 6,207 feet elevation, near Jemez Pueblo. Coordinates: 35.7720°N, 106.6900°W.

**How do I get to Jemez Springs?**
Jemez Springs has Roadside road access (80 ft from the road).

**Can I camp near Jemez Springs?**
Yes, Vista Linda Campground is located nearby (4.3 miles away).

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

**Is it safe to soak at Jemez Springs?**
No, not at the source. The water at Jemez Springs reaches 169°F, which can cause severe burns within seconds. Look for cooled side pools or downstream stretches, and test with a hand before anything else.

## Sources

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