# The Meadows Warm Spring, New Mexico

The Meadows Warm Spring in New Mexico. 91°F (33°C). Hike · Public Land. Grant County.

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

## Can you soak at The Meadows Warm Spring?

The water leaves the ground at 91°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 | 91°F (33°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| Elevation | 6,267 ft |
| Access | Hike · Public Land, 4.9 mi from the nearest road |
| Land | Gila National Forest, US Forest Service |
| County | Grant County |
| Nearest town | Arenas Valley |
| Coordinates | 33.30600, -108.32400 |
| Best months to soak | January, December, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | Forks Campground, 10.9 mi |

## About The Meadows Warm Spring

The Meadows Warm Spring is a backcountry spring inside Gila National Forest boundaries in Grant County, 37 miles from Arenas Valley, which is the closest town on file. Its water comes out right around soaking temperature, the low nineties, warm enough to sit in without a chill. Forest Service land, open to the public. Getting there is a hike of nearly five miles from the last road.

This is mid-mountain Gila country at a little over 6,200 feet. The record gives a distance to the road and no name for it. Snow comes most winters in modest amounts, and the yearly moisture total is on the damp side for New Mexico. Forks Campground, about eleven miles away, is the closest listed camp.

The record favors winter for a visit, which tracks with warm summers in this part of the state. Five miles each way on foot is the commitment. Camp at Forks Campground if you want a base. No fee, no water chemistry, and no description of a pool are on file, so you are going on the temperature alone.

## 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-5): 99°F source, 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
- [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
- [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 The Meadows Warm Spring?**
The Meadows Warm Spring has a water temperature of 91°F (33°C). This is a warm thermal spring.

**Where is The Meadows Warm Spring located?**
The Meadows Warm Spring is located in Grant County, New Mexico at 6,267 feet elevation, near Arenas Valley. Coordinates: 33.3060°N, 108.3240°W.

**How do I get to The Meadows Warm Spring?**
The Meadows Warm Spring has Hike road access (4.9 mi from the road).

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

**Can I camp near The Meadows Warm Spring?**
Yes, Forks Campground is located nearby (10.9 miles away).

## Sources

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