# Ojitos Springs, New Mexico

Ojitos Springs in New Mexico. 68°F (20°C). Hike. Socorro County.

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

## Can you soak at Ojitos Springs?

The water leaves the ground at 68°F, cooler than most swimming pools. Reaching it takes a hike. We haven't confirmed whether it has a pool or charges a fee.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Source water temperature | 68°F (20°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| pH | 8.0 (Slightly Alkaline) |
| Elevation | 5,226 ft |
| Access | Hike, 1.7 mi from the nearest road |
| County | Socorro County |
| Nearest town | Socorro |
| Coordinates | 34.11600, -106.98000 |
| Best months to soak | January, December, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | Water Canyon Campground, 10.7 mi |

## About Ojitos Springs

Ojitos Springs earns a spot on the thermal map and nothing more. It is in Socorro County, about six miles from Socorro and a real walk from any road, and the water is below seventy degrees, cooler than skin, so it is no kind of soak. Nobody's name is on the land in the record, and access is not stated.

Getting there takes a hike of a mile and three quarters or so from the nearest road, nameless on file. Elevation is moderate, above the valley floor. The climate is dry, with light snow in winter and mild averages. Water Canyon Campground is the camp on record, roughly eleven miles distant. No land unit is recorded.

The best-season note points to winter, and snow is light, so that is a fair window, with the hike easier in cool weather. The chemistry dates to 1977. The record names no owner and does not state whether visitors are allowed, so treat the ground as private until you learn otherwise. Water Canyon is the camp if you need one.

## Water chemistry

Lab sample from 1977-03-04 (Water Quality Portal).

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| pH | 8 |
| Calcium | 120 mg/L |
| Magnesium | 12 mg/L |
| Sodium | 73 mg/L |
| Sulfate | 350 mg/L |
| Chloride | 4 mg/L |

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Socorro](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/new-mexico/socorro), 5 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in New Mexico](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/new-mexico)
- [Cook Spring, NM](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/new-mexico/cook-spring): 70°F source, pH 7.7, TDS 264 mg/L, Short Walk, near Socorro, Socorro County
- [Socorro Spring, Sedillo Spring, NM](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/new-mexico/socorro-spring-sedillo-spring): 93°F source, pH 7.9, Short Walk, near Socorro, Socorro County
- [Unnamed thermal spring, NM](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/new-mexico/unnamed-spring-socorro-county-3): 70°F source, Short Walk, near Socorro, Socorro County
- [Ojo De Las Canas, NM](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/new-mexico/ojo-de-las-canas): 79°F source, pH 8.0, TDS 3,100 mg/L, Short Walk, near Socorro, Socorro County
- [Unnamed thermal spring, NM](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/new-mexico/unnamed-spring-socorro-county-1): 72°F source, pH 7.6, Short Walk, near Socorro, Socorro County
- [Unnamed thermal spring, NM](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/new-mexico/unnamed-spring-socorro-county-2): 70°F source, Hike, near Socorro, Socorro County

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Ojitos Springs?**
Ojitos Springs has a water temperature of 68°F (20°C). This is a warm thermal spring.

**Where is Ojitos Springs located?**
Ojitos Springs is located in Socorro County, New Mexico at 5,226 feet elevation, near Socorro. Coordinates: 34.1160°N, 106.9800°W.

**How do I get to Ojitos Springs?**
Ojitos Springs has Hike road access (1.7 mi from the road).

**Can I camp near Ojitos Springs?**
Yes, Water Canyon Campground is located nearby (10.7 miles away).

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

## Sources

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