# Mimbres Hot Springs, New Mexico

Mimbres Hot Springs in New Mexico. 136°F (58°C). Roadside. Grant County.

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

## Can you soak at Mimbres Hot Springs?

Only once it cools. The water leaves the ground at 136°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 | 136°F (58°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| pH | 8.3 (Slightly Alkaline) |
| Elevation | 5,720 ft |
| Access | Roadside, 261 ft from the nearest road |
| County | Grant County |
| Nearest town | Bayard |
| Coordinates | 32.74800, -107.83600 |
| Best months to soak | January, December, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | Iron Creek Campground, 11.3 mi |

## About Mimbres Hot Springs

Grant County again, seventeen miles from Bayard. Mimbres Hot Springs comes out well above any soaking temperature, hot enough to burn with a little time in it. Ownership and access both went unrecorded. A 1974 sample found alkaline water with calcium, magnesium, sodium, sulfate and chloride. There is no photo on file.

Under 300 feet from the road, at around 5,700 feet, so it counts as roadside. Modest snow, moderate rain, with a mild annual average. Iron Creek Campground is eleven miles away. Nobody is listed as owner. Nothing in the record describes the spring's form or what the outflow does. The nearest road is unnamed in our data.

Hot. Don't step in without testing, and plan on cooling. Verify land status first, since nothing says who owns it. Iron Creek Campground is the camping on record. Go in the cold months. The water reading is fifty years old, and hot springs do change.

## Water chemistry

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

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| pH | 8.3 |
| Calcium | 3.3 mg/L |
| Magnesium | 0.6 mg/L |
| Sodium | 94 mg/L |
| Sulfate | 65 mg/L |
| Chloride | 17 mg/L |

Records this spring holds:
- Softest water of New Mexico's 46 springs with calcium and magnesium readings: 10.7 mg/L

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Silver City](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/new-mexico/silver-city), 32 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in New Mexico](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/new-mexico)
- [Unnamed thermal spring, NM](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/new-mexico/unnamed-spring-grant-county-1): 72°F source, TDS 225 mg/L, Short Walk, near Hurley, Grant County
- [Faywood Hot Springs, NM](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/new-mexico/faywood-hot-springs): 129°F source, pH 7.1, TDS 384 mg/L, Roadside, near Hurley, Grant County
- [Kennecott Warm Springs, NM](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/new-mexico/kennecott-warm-springs): Warm, pH 7.4, Roadside, near Hurley, Grant County
- [Apache Tejo Warm Spring, NM](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/new-mexico/apache-tejo-warm-spring): 97°F source, Short Walk, near Hurley, Grant County
- [Unnamed thermal spring, NM](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/new-mexico/unnamed-spring-sierra-county): 94°F source, Short Walk, near Truth or Consequences, Sierra County
- [Allen Springs, NM](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/new-mexico/allen-springs): 78°F source, TDS 404 mg/L, Short Walk, near Silver City, Grant County

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Mimbres Hot Springs?**
Mimbres Hot Springs has a water temperature of 136°F (58°C). This is considered a hot spring, well above body temperature.

**Where is Mimbres Hot Springs located?**
Mimbres Hot Springs is located in Grant County, New Mexico at 5,720 feet elevation, near Bayard. Coordinates: 32.7480°N, 107.8360°W.

**How do I get to Mimbres Hot Springs?**
Mimbres Hot Springs has Roadside road access (261 ft from the road).

**Can I camp near Mimbres Hot Springs?**
Yes, Iron Creek Campground is located nearby (11.3 miles away).

**What minerals are in the water at Mimbres Hot Springs?**
Water chemistry analysis shows the presence of pH, Calcium, Magnesium, Sodium, Sulfate, Chloride. The pH is 8.3 (slightly alkaline).

**Is it safe to soak at Mimbres Hot Springs?**
With care. At 136°F Mimbres 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