# Ponce De Leon Springs, New Mexico

Ponce De Leon Springs in New Mexico. 93°F (34°C). Short Walk. Taos County.

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

## Can you soak at Ponce De Leon Springs?

The water leaves the ground at 93°F, a comfortable soaking temperature. 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 | 93°F (34°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| pH | 7.8 (Slightly Alkaline) |
| Elevation | 7,400 ft |
| Access | Short Walk, 0.1 mi from the nearest road (Miranda Canyon Road) |
| County | Taos County |
| Nearest town | Ranchos de Taos |
| Coordinates | 36.32400, -105.60600 |
| Best months to soak | January, December, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | Las Petacas Campground, 6.2 mi |

## About Ponce De Leon Springs

Ponce De Leon Springs sits close to Ranchos de Taos in Taos County, under three miles out, at a high elevation. The water sits at the bottom of the soaking range, pleasant on a hot afternoon and not a hot soak. Miranda Canyon Road is a few hundred feet away. Land ownership has not been entered, and the access status is empty.

High country, well above seven thousand feet. Winter snow is heavy and the year is moderately wet, with cool average temperatures. From Miranda Canyon Road the walk is a tenth of a mile or so, short enough that the drive is the whole trip. Las Petacas Campground lies about six miles off. The record assigns no land unit, and nothing says who manages the ground.

The winter flag on this entry sits oddly with the snow totals; the road may be the hard part. The walk in is short. Both readings date from 1974, and the reading puts the water only a little above skin temperature, so it may feel cool in cold weather. Ownership is unrecorded, so ask around Ranchos de Taos.

## Water chemistry

Lab sample from 1974-12-03 (Water Quality Portal).

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| pH | 7.8 |
| Calcium | 11 mg/L |
| Magnesium | 1.2 mg/L |
| Sodium | 150 mg/L |
| Sulfate | 120 mg/L |
| Chloride | 92 mg/L |
| Iron | 20 µg/L |

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Española](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/new-mexico/espanola), 34 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in New Mexico](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/new-mexico)
- [Manby Hot Springs, NM](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/new-mexico/manby-hot-springs-1): 100°F source, pH 7.2, TDS 514 mg/L, Short Walk, near Arroyo Seco, Taos County
- [Manby Hot Springs, NM](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/new-mexico/manby-hot-springs-2): pH 7.2, TDS 514 mg/L, Short Walk, near Arroyo Seco, Taos County
- [Unnamed thermal spring, NM](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/new-mexico/unnamed-spring-taos-county): 106°F source, pH 8.0, Short Walk, near Arroyo Seco, Taos County
- [Ojo Caliente Hot Springs, NM](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/new-mexico/ojo-caliente-hot-springs): pH 6.6, Roadside, near Ohkay Owingeh, Rio Arriba County
- [Ojo Caliente (Arsenic Spring), NM](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/new-mexico/ojo-caliente-arsenic-spring): 111°F source, pH 6.6, Short Walk, near Ohkay Owingeh, Rio Arriba County
- [Statue, NM](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/new-mexico/statue): 83°F source, TDS 1,140 mg/L, Short Walk, near Ohkay Owingeh, Rio Arriba County

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Ponce De Leon Springs?**
Ponce De Leon Springs has a water temperature of 93°F (34°C). This is a warm thermal spring.

**Where is Ponce De Leon Springs located?**
Ponce De Leon Springs is located in Taos County, New Mexico at 7,400 feet elevation, near Ranchos de Taos. Coordinates: 36.3240°N, 105.6060°W.

**How do I get to Ponce De Leon Springs?**
Ponce De Leon Springs has Short Walk road access, with the nearest road being Miranda Canyon Road (0.1 mi from the road).

**Can I camp near Ponce De Leon Springs?**
Yes, Las Petacas Campground is located nearby (6.2 miles away).

**What minerals are in the water at Ponce De Leon Springs?**
Water chemistry analysis shows the presence of pH, Calcium, Magnesium, Sodium, Sulfate, Chloride, Iron. The pH is 7.8 (slightly alkaline).

## Sources

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