# Spring, New Mexico

Spring in New Mexico. 149°F (65°C). Short Walk · Public Land. Grant County.

- Page: https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/new-mexico/spring-grant-county-1
- Source: Soaking Springs, researched and maintained by Armen Suny
- Updated: 2026-09-14

## Can you soak at Spring?

Not at the source. The water leaves the ground at 149°F, hot enough to burn skin. Access is restricted. It's a short walk from the road.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Source water temperature | 149°F (65°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| pH | 7.8 (Slightly Alkaline) |
| Total dissolved solids | 505 mg/L |
| Elevation | 5,743 ft |
| Access | Short Walk · Public Land, 0.6 mi from the nearest road |
| Land | Heart Bar Wildlife Management Area, SFW |
| County | Grant County |
| Nearest town | Arenas Valley |
| Coordinates | 33.23300, -108.23500 |
| Best months to soak | January, December, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | Forks Campground, 3.8 mi |

## Soaking safety

**Very Hot Source, Use Extreme Caution.** At 149°F, the source water at Spring is hot enough to cause burns. Some hot springs this hot have cooler side pools or downstream areas suitable for soaking. Always test the water temperature before entering.

## About Spring

An unnamed thermal point inside the Heart Bar Wildlife Management Area, state fish and wildlife ground in Grant County, about thirty-two miles from Arenas Valley. The water comes out scalding, hot enough to injure on contact. The access status is restricted. Someone has photographed it. Between the temperature and the land status, this entry reads as a place to know about and stay out of.

The approach is a walk of a bit over half a mile from an unnamed road. The land designation is State Conservation Area. Elevation is moderate foothill country. Snow comes in moderate quantity most winters. Rainfall is modest, and the average temperature is mild. Forks Campground is about four miles off, the nearest on file.

Scalding water and restricted access. Contact the state wildlife agency that runs Heart Bar before going anywhere near it. December to February is the window on file. The chemistry and temperature come from a 1962 sample and show moderately mineralized water with iron. Forks Campground is the nearest place to camp on record.

## Water chemistry

Lab sample from 1962-07-24 (Water Quality Portal).

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| pH | 7.8 |
| Total dissolved solids | 505 mg/L |
| Calcium | 16 mg/L |
| Magnesium | 0.5 mg/L |
| Sulfate | 79 mg/L |
| Chloride | 107 mg/L |
| Iron | 0 µg/L |

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Silver City](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/new-mexico/silver-city), 25 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-4): 149°F source, pH 7.9, 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
- [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-3): 93°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-4): 88°F source, Hike, near Arenas Valley, Grant County
- [Lyons Hunting Lodge Hot Springs, NM](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/new-mexico/lyons-hunting-lodge-hot-springs): 126°F source, pH 8.1, Roadside, near Arenas Valley, Grant County

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Spring?**
Spring has a water temperature of 149°F (65°C). This is considered a hot spring, well above body temperature.

**Where is Spring located?**
Spring is located in Grant County, New Mexico at 5,743 feet elevation, near Arenas Valley. Coordinates: 33.2330°N, 108.2350°W.

**How do I get to Spring?**
Spring has Short Walk road access (0.6 mi from the road).

**Is Spring free to visit?**
Spring has Restricted access. It is managed by SFW.

**Can I camp near Spring?**
Yes, Forks Campground is located nearby (3.8 miles away).

**What minerals are in the water at Spring?**
Water chemistry analysis shows the presence of pH, Total Dissolved Solids, Calcium, Magnesium, Sulfate, Chloride, Iron. The pH is 7.8 (slightly alkaline). Total dissolved solids measure 505 mg/L.

**Is it safe to soak at Spring?**
No, not at the source. The water at Spring reaches 149°F, which can cause severe burns within seconds. Look for cooled side pools or downstream stretches, and test with a hand before anything else.

## Sources

- USGS thermal springs records, Water Quality Portal lab analyses, OpenStreetMap, Wikipedia/Wikidata, NOAA climate normals
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hot_spring