# Lyons Hunting Lodge Hot Springs, New Mexico

Lyons Hunting Lodge Hot Springs in New Mexico. 126°F (52°C). Roadside. Grant County.

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

## Can you soak at Lyons Hunting Lodge Hot Springs?

Only once it cools. The water leaves the ground at 126°F, hotter than any hot tub. 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 | 126°F (52°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| pH | 8.1 (Slightly Alkaline) |
| Elevation | 5,800 ft |
| Access | Roadside, 306 ft from the nearest road (East Fork Road) |
| County | Grant County |
| Nearest town | Arenas Valley |
| Coordinates | 33.19200, -108.18000 |
| Best months to soak | January, December, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | Forks Campground, 1.6 mi |

## About Lyons Hunting Lodge Hot Springs

Lyons Hunting Lodge Hot Springs sits in Grant County, hot and far from any listed town; Arenas Valley, the nearest, is close to thirty miles away. Mid 120s, per a 1957 measurement. Land owner and access are unrecorded, and the name hints at a private lodge, though the record says nothing about one. Alkaline water with sulfate and chloride.

About 300 feet off East Fork Road, at mid elevation near 5,800 feet. Real winter snow here, a foot and a half in an average year, and more rain than the desert lowlands get. Forks Campground is a mile and a half away, which counts as close for a hot spring.

Too hot for direct soaking, so test before entering. The owner is absent from the record; check, especially given the name. Forks Campground is under two miles off. Winter is the season on record as best, and snow will be a factor on East Fork Road. The temperature measurement is nearly seventy years old.

## Water chemistry

Lab sample from 1957-06-23 (Water Quality Portal).

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| pH | 8.1 |
| Sulfate | 22 mg/L |
| Chloride | 59 mg/L |

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Silver City](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/new-mexico/silver-city), 24 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in New Mexico](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/new-mexico)
- [Gila Hot Springs, NM](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/new-mexico/gila-hot-springs): 151°F source, pH 7.5, TDS 421 mg/L, Roadside, near Arenas Valley, Grant County
- [Spring, NM](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/new-mexico/spring-grant-county-2): 111°F source, pH 8.1, Short Walk, near Arenas Valley, Grant County
- [Unnamed thermal spring, NM](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/new-mexico/unnamed-spring-grant-county-4): 149°F source, pH 7.9, Short Walk, near Arenas Valley, Grant County
- [Spring, NM](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/new-mexico/spring-grant-county-1): 149°F source, pH 7.8, TDS 505 mg/L, Short Walk, near Arenas Valley, Grant County
- [Unnamed thermal spring, NM](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/new-mexico/unnamed-spring-grant-county-3): 94°F source, pH 7.8, TDS 505 mg/L, Hike, near Arenas Valley, Grant County
- [Spring, NM](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/new-mexico/spring-grant-county-3): 93°F source, pH 7.8, TDS 505 mg/L, Hike, near Arenas Valley, Grant County

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Lyons Hunting Lodge Hot Springs?**
Lyons Hunting Lodge Hot Springs has a water temperature of 126°F (52°C). This is considered a hot spring, well above body temperature.

**Where is Lyons Hunting Lodge Hot Springs located?**
Lyons Hunting Lodge Hot Springs is located in Grant County, New Mexico at 5,800 feet elevation, near Arenas Valley. Coordinates: 33.1920°N, 108.1800°W.

**How do I get to Lyons Hunting Lodge Hot Springs?**
Lyons Hunting Lodge Hot Springs has Roadside road access, with the nearest road being East Fork Road (306 ft from the road).

**Can I camp near Lyons Hunting Lodge Hot Springs?**
Yes, Forks Campground is located nearby (1.6 miles away).

**What minerals are in the water at Lyons Hunting Lodge Hot Springs?**
Water chemistry analysis shows the presence of pH, Sulfate, Chloride. The pH is 8.1 (slightly alkaline).

**Is it safe to soak at Lyons Hunting Lodge Hot Springs?**
With care. At 126°F Lyons Hunting Lodge Hot 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