# Socorro Spring, Sedillo Spring, New Mexico

Socorro Spring, Sedillo Spring in New Mexico. 93°F (34°C). Short Walk. Socorro County.

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

## Can you soak at Socorro Spring, Sedillo Spring?

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 | 7.9 (Slightly Alkaline) |
| Elevation | 5,018 ft |
| Access | Short Walk, 510 ft from the nearest road |
| County | Socorro County |
| Nearest town | Socorro |
| Coordinates | 34.03800, -106.94000 |
| Best months to soak | January, December, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | Water Canyon Campground, 11.1 mi |

## About Socorro Spring, Sedillo Spring

Two named springs, Socorro and Sedillo, recorded together as a single thermal point a couple of miles from Socorro. Soaking warm, low nineties, comfortable without any cooling. No access or owner on record. USGS ran the water in 1964 and got an alkaline result with chloride, sulfate, sodium, magnesium, calcium and a little iron.

Some 500 feet from a nameless road in the record, on the desert edge near Socorro at around 5,000 feet. Light snow, a dry year, warm summers. Land unit and owner are blank. The record does not say which of the two names belongs to which outlet, or if there are two outlets at all.

Water Canyon Campground is eleven miles out. Check access, because the spring is near town and likely on somebody's ground. Pick a winter month. The reading is sixty years old, and a spring this close to a town could have been altered since.

## Water chemistry

Lab sample from 1964-01-22 (Water Quality Portal).

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| pH | 7.9 |
| Calcium | 20 mg/L |
| Magnesium | 3.2 mg/L |
| Sodium | 54 mg/L |
| Sulfate | 31 mg/L |
| Chloride | 12 mg/L |
| Iron | 70 µg/L |

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Socorro](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/new-mexico/socorro), 1 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
- [Ojitos Springs, NM](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/new-mexico/ojitos-springs): 68°F source, pH 8.0, Hike, 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-2): 70°F source, Hike, 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
- [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

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Socorro Spring, Sedillo Spring?**
Socorro Spring, Sedillo Spring has a water temperature of 93°F (34°C). This is a warm thermal spring.

**Where is Socorro Spring, Sedillo Spring located?**
Socorro Spring, Sedillo Spring is located in Socorro County, New Mexico at 5,018 feet elevation, near Socorro. Coordinates: 34.0380°N, 106.9400°W.

**How do I get to Socorro Spring, Sedillo Spring?**
Socorro Spring, Sedillo Spring has Short Walk road access (510 ft from the road).

**Can I camp near Socorro Spring, Sedillo Spring?**
Yes, Water Canyon Campground is located nearby (11.1 miles away).

**What minerals are in the water at Socorro Spring, Sedillo Spring?**
Water chemistry analysis shows the presence of pH, Calcium, Magnesium, Sodium, Sulfate, Chloride, Iron. The pH is 7.9 (slightly alkaline).

## Sources

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