# Turkey Creek Hot Spring, New Mexico

Turkey Creek Hot Spring in New Mexico. 165°F (74°C). Hike · Public Land. Grant County.

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

## Can you soak at Turkey Creek Hot Spring?

Not at the source. The water leaves the ground at 165°F, hot enough to burn skin. Reaching it takes a hike. It's on US Forest Service land.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Source water temperature | 165°F (74°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| Elevation | 5,163 ft |
| Access | Hike · Public Land, 3.0 mi from the nearest road (Turkey Creek Road) |
| Land | Gila National Forest, US Forest Service |
| County | Grant County |
| Nearest town | Silver City |
| Coordinates | 33.10800, -108.48300 |
| Best months to soak | January, December, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | Forks Campground, 16.8 mi |

## Soaking safety

**Very Hot Source, Use Extreme Caution.** At 165°F, the source water at Turkey Creek Hot 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 Turkey Creek Hot Spring

Scalding and three miles from the nearest road, Turkey Creek Hot Spring sits in the Gila National Forest, Grant County, about 26 miles from Silver City. The walk in starts at Turkey Creek Road. Public access is open. No water chemistry is on record and there is no USGS site number, so the temperature stands alone as the measurement.

A three mile walk from Turkey Creek Road into national forest at mid elevation, a little above 5,000 feet. Modest snow, nine inches or so, and moderate rain. Forks Campground is seventeen miles away. The Forest Service is the land owner and there is no fee on file. The route and the spring go undescribed.

Scalding at the source, around 165, so do not enter the source water; it would burn. It is a hike in, on open access. No chemistry on file. Winter rates best. Forks Campground, a long way off, is the one campground on file.

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Silver City](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/new-mexico/silver-city), 17 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-2): 77°F source, pH 8.7, Short Walk, near Silver City, Grant County
- [Spring, NM](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/new-mexico/spring-grant-county-2): 111°F source, pH 8.1, 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
- [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
- [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

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Turkey Creek Hot Spring?**
Turkey Creek Hot Spring has a water temperature of 165°F (74°C). This is considered a hot spring, well above body temperature.

**Where is Turkey Creek Hot Spring located?**
Turkey Creek Hot Spring is located in Grant County, New Mexico at 5,163 feet elevation, near Silver City. Coordinates: 33.1080°N, 108.4830°W.

**How do I get to Turkey Creek Hot Spring?**
Turkey Creek Hot Spring has Hike road access, with the nearest road being Turkey Creek Road (3.0 mi from the road).

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

**Can I camp near Turkey Creek Hot Spring?**
Yes, Forks Campground is located nearby (16.8 miles away).

**Is it safe to soak at Turkey Creek Hot Spring?**
No, not at the source. The water at Turkey Creek Hot Spring reaches 165°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