# Unnamed thermal spring, New Mexico

Unnamed thermal spring in New Mexico. 72°F (22°C). Short Walk. Grant County.

- Page: https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/new-mexico/unnamed-spring-grant-county-1
- 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. It's a short walk from the road. 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) |
| Total dissolved solids | 226 mg/L |
| Elevation | 5,520 ft |
| Access | Short Walk, 0.4 mi from the nearest road |
| County | Grant County |
| Nearest town | Hurley |
| Coordinates | 32.69300, -107.81100 |
| Best months to soak | January, December, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | Iron Creek Campground, 15.0 mi |

## About Unnamed thermal spring

Southwestern New Mexico, Grant County, about 19 miles from Hurley: a spring with no name and tepid water, low seventies. Neither owner nor access status appears on the record. A 1952 sample found very little dissolved mineral, fresher than most thermal water. It is under half a mile from the closest road.

About 5,500 feet, in country that sees little snow and moderate rain. The approach is a short walk; the road is not named. The nearest camp on record is Iron Creek Campground, fifteen miles distant. Without an owner on file, the spring could sit on private land or public ground, and the record cannot tell you which.

Cool months rate best. Low mineral content and a tepid temperature make this more of a curiosity than a destination. Confirm who owns the land before walking in. The water sample is over seventy years old. No fee listed. The USGS tracks this one by site number.

## Water chemistry

Lab sample from 1952-06-10 (Water Quality Portal).

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Total dissolved solids | 225.6 mg/L |
| Chloride | 9 mg/L |

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Deming](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/new-mexico/deming), 30 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in New Mexico](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/new-mexico)
- [Mimbres Hot Springs, NM](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/new-mexico/mimbres-hot-springs): 136°F source, pH 8.3, Roadside, near Bayard, Grant County
- [Faywood Hot Springs, NM](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/new-mexico/faywood-hot-springs): 129°F source, pH 7.1, TDS 384 mg/L, Roadside, near Hurley, Grant County
- [Kennecott Warm Springs, NM](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/new-mexico/kennecott-warm-springs): Warm, pH 7.4, Roadside, near Hurley, Grant County
- [Apache Tejo Warm Spring, NM](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/new-mexico/apache-tejo-warm-spring): 97°F source, Short Walk, near Hurley, Grant County
- [Unnamed thermal spring, NM](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/new-mexico/unnamed-spring-sierra-county): 94°F source, Short Walk, near Truth or Consequences, Sierra County
- [Derry Warm Springs, NM](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/new-mexico/derry-warm-springs): 92°F source, pH 7.2, Roadside, near Hatch, Dona Ana 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 Grant County, New Mexico at 5,520 feet elevation, near Hurley. Coordinates: 32.6930°N, 107.8110°W.

**How do I get to ?**
 has Short Walk road access (0.4 mi from the road).

**Can I camp near ?**
Yes, Iron Creek Campground is located nearby (15.0 miles away).

**What minerals are in the water at ?**
Water chemistry analysis shows the presence of Total Dissolved Solids, Chloride. Total dissolved solids measure 226 mg/L.

## Sources

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