# Spring, New Mexico

Spring in New Mexico. 111°F (44°C). Short Walk · Public Land. Grant County.

- Page: https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/new-mexico/spring-grant-county-2
- Source: Soaking Springs, researched and maintained by Armen Suny
- Updated: 2026-09-14

## Can you soak at Spring?

The water leaves the ground at 111°F, a comfortable soaking temperature. It's a short walk from the road. It's on US Forest Service land. We haven't confirmed whether it has a pool or charges a fee.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Source water temperature | 111°F (44°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| pH | 8.1 (Slightly Alkaline) |
| Elevation | 5,800 ft |
| Access | Short Walk · Public Land, 0.5 mi from the nearest road |
| Land | Gila National Forest, US Forest Service |
| County | Grant County |
| Nearest town | Arenas Valley |
| Coordinates | 33.16200, -108.20900 |
| Best months to soak | January, December, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | Forks Campground, 1.5 mi |

## About Spring

The record lists this Grant County spring without a name, on Gila National Forest land roughly twenty-seven miles from Arenas Valley, and marks public access open. The water is hot, a little over the line where a soak stops being comfortable. Forks Campground sits a mile and a half away. Nobody has added a photo. The USGS carries a 1957 sample for it.

Half a mile on foot from the closest road, one with no name on record. Forest Service land, designated national forest, at moderate foothill elevation. A middling snowfall arrives each winter. Rainfall is modest and temperatures run mild. Forks Campground is the nearest camp, and nothing else in the way of facilities is on record.

Hot enough to need testing before you sit down. Winter is the noted season and the snow is moderate. Chemistry runs to pH plus sulfate and chloride, from 1957, so the temperature may have drifted since. No fee is recorded. Forks Campground is close, under two miles. Open national forest; walk in.

## Water chemistry

Lab sample from 1957-06-23 (Water Quality Portal).

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| pH | 8.1 |
| Sulfate | 22 mg/L |
| Chloride | 59 mg/L |

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Silver City](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/new-mexico/silver-city), 21 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in New Mexico](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/new-mexico)
- [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
- [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
- [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
- [Spring, NM](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/new-mexico/spring-grant-county-1): 149°F source, pH 7.8, TDS 505 mg/L, 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
- [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

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Spring?**
Spring has a water temperature of 111°F (44°C). This is considered a hot spring, well above body temperature.

**Where is Spring located?**
Spring is located in Grant County, New Mexico at 5,800 feet elevation, near Arenas Valley. Coordinates: 33.1620°N, 108.2090°W.

**How do I get to Spring?**
Spring has Short Walk road access (0.5 mi from the road).

**Is Spring free to visit?**
Spring has Open access. It is managed by US Forest Service.

**Can I camp near Spring?**
Yes, Forks Campground is located nearby (1.5 miles away).

**What minerals are in the water at Spring?**
Water chemistry analysis shows the presence of pH, Sulfate, Chloride. The pH is 8.1 (slightly alkaline).

**Is it safe to soak at Spring?**
With care. At 111°F Spring 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
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hot_spring