# Unnamed thermal spring, New Mexico

Unnamed thermal spring in New Mexico. 72°F (22°C). Roadside. Catron County.

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

## Can you soak at this spring?

The water leaves the ground at 72°F, about as warm as a heated pool. You can drive right up to it. We haven't confirmed whether it has a pool or charges a fee.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Source water temperature | 72°F (22°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| Elevation | 7,371 ft |
| Access | Roadside, 192 ft from the nearest road (Catron County Road 214) |
| County | Catron County |
| Nearest town | Reserve |
| Coordinates | 34.15800, -108.31900 |
| Best months to soak | January, December, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | El Caso I-IV Campground, 8.8 mi |

## About Unnamed thermal spring

An unnamed thermal point in Catron County, New Mexico, far from anywhere; Reserve, the closest town, is some forty miles off. The water is tepid, warm enough to register and well short of a soak. What the record does have going for it is location: Catron County Road 214 passes within a couple hundred feet. Land ownership and public access are blank.

The spring sits high, above 7,300 feet, so winter means snow and the cool months can be cold. Yearly moisture is moderate. From the county road it is a roadside stop, a short step off the shoulder. El Caso campground, listed as El Caso I through IV, lies about nine miles away. Who owns the ground beneath the spring is not on file.

Check ownership before you leave the road; nothing on record says this is public. Winter rates best in the record, though at this elevation pick a clear day. The temperature is tepid, so there is no risk of burns. No sample, no pool described, no fee. The campground at El Caso is the nearest camp.

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Reserve](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/new-mexico/reserve), 36 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in New Mexico](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/new-mexico)
- [Aragon Springs, NM](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/new-mexico/aragon-springs): 70°F source, pH 8.0, TDS 160 mg/L, Short Walk, near Reserve, Catron County
- [(Upper) Frisco Hot Spring, NM](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/new-mexico/upper-frisco-hot-spring): 98°F source, pH 9.7, Short Walk, near Reserve, Catron County
- [Frieborn Canyon Spring, NM](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/new-mexico/frieborn-canyon-spring): 92°F source, Hike, near Reserve, Catron County
- [Ojo Caliente, NM](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/new-mexico/ojo-caliente): 83°F source, pH 7.9, TDS 547 mg/L, Short Walk, near Truth or Consequences, Sierra 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-5): 99°F source, Hike, near Arenas Valley, Grant County

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at ?**
 has a water temperature of 72°F (22°C). This is a warm thermal spring.

**Where is  located?**
 is located in Catron County, New Mexico at 7,371 feet elevation, near Reserve. Coordinates: 34.1580°N, 108.3190°W.

**How do I get to ?**
 has Roadside road access, with the nearest road being Catron County Road 214 (192 ft from the road).

**Can I camp near ?**
Yes, El Caso I Iv Campground is located nearby (8.8 miles away).

## Sources

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