# Spring, New Mexico

Spring in New Mexico. 93°F (34°C). Hike · Public Land. Grant County.

- Page: https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/new-mexico/spring-grant-county-3
- Source: Soaking Springs, researched and maintained by Armen Suny
- Updated: 2026-09-14

## Can you soak at Spring?

The water leaves the ground at 93°F, a comfortable soaking temperature. Reaching it takes a hike. 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 | 93°F (34°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| pH | 7.8 (Slightly Alkaline) |
| Total dissolved solids | 505 mg/L |
| Elevation | 5,817 ft |
| Access | Hike · Public Land, 3.1 mi from the nearest road |
| Land | Gila National Forest, US Forest Service |
| County | Grant County |
| Nearest town | Arenas Valley |
| Coordinates | 33.27400, -108.25000 |
| Best months to soak | January, December, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | Forks Campground, 6.8 mi |

## About Spring

Thirty-five miles or so from Arenas Valley, a proper hike from the road, an unnamed thermal point sits on Gila National Forest ground in Grant County. The water sits at the bottom end of soaking warm. Access is open to the public. Forks Campground is the nearest camp, a bit under seven miles away. No photo exists.

Reaching it is a three-mile hike from an unnamed road, which puts it in the hike class on the record. Forest Service land, national forest designation, at moderate elevation. Winters carry a moderate snow load and the yearly precipitation is lean, with mild averages. Forks Campground is about seven miles off.

The record's best months fall in winter, though the hike is long enough that snow on the ground will slow you. Temperature and chemistry trace to a 1962 sample, so treat the warmth as unconfirmed. No fee is recorded. It is open forest land. Camp at Forks if you want a base.

## 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), 28 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in New Mexico](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/new-mexico)
- [Spring, NM](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/new-mexico/spring-grant-county-4): 88°F source, Hike, 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-5): 99°F source, Hike, 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-4): 149°F source, pH 7.9, Short Walk, near Arenas Valley, Grant County
- [The Meadows Warm Spring, NM](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/new-mexico/the-meadows-warm-spring): 91°F source, Hike, near Arenas Valley, Grant County

## Questions

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

**Where is Spring located?**
Spring is located in Grant County, New Mexico at 5,817 feet elevation, near Arenas Valley. Coordinates: 33.2740°N, 108.2500°W.

**How do I get to Spring?**
Spring has Hike road access (3.1 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 (6.8 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.

## Sources

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