# Spring, New Mexico

Spring in New Mexico. 99°F (37°C). Hike · Public Land. Grant County.

- Page: https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/new-mexico/spring-grant-county-5
- Source: Soaking Springs, researched and maintained by Armen Suny
- Updated: 2026-09-14

## Can you soak at Spring?

The water leaves the ground at 99°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 | 99°F (37°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| Elevation | 6,133 ft |
| Access | Hike · Public Land, 4.5 mi from the nearest road |
| Land | Gila National Forest, US Forest Service |
| County | Grant County |
| Nearest town | Arenas Valley |
| Coordinates | 33.29300, -108.28200 |
| Best months to soak | January, December, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | Forks Campground, 8.8 mi |

## About Spring

Another Gila National Forest spring that the record names only as Spring. This one sits in Grant County about 36 miles out from Arenas Valley, and the temperature on file puts it at soaking warmth, a touch below a hot bath. The Forest Service owns the ground here and access is open. Reaching it means hiking around four and a half miles from the closest road.

The spring lies a little above six thousand feet in the Gila backcountry. Which road you start from is not stated, only how far it is, so plan on navigating from a map. Snow piles up in a normal winter and the rest of the year stays on the dry side for mountain country. Forks Campground sits nine miles or so away, the only camp the record mentions.

Winter months top the list of good times to visit, oddly enough, which points to hot summers down in this part of New Mexico. The hike is long enough that you want a full day for it. Camping at Forks Campground puts you within striking range. The record holds no water chemistry, no sample date, and no word on any kind of pool, so go in expecting to scout.

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Silver City](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/new-mexico/silver-city), 29 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
- [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
- [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
- [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-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

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Spring?**
Spring has a water temperature of 99°F (37°C). This is a warm thermal spring.

**Where is Spring located?**
Spring is located in Grant County, New Mexico at 6,133 feet elevation, near Arenas Valley. Coordinates: 33.2930°N, 108.2820°W.

**How do I get to Spring?**
Spring has Hike road access (4.5 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 (8.8 miles away).

## Sources

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