# Unnamed thermal spring, New Mexico

Unnamed thermal spring in New Mexico. 94°F (34°C). Hike · Public Land. Grant County.

- Page: https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/new-mexico/unnamed-spring-grant-county-3
- 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 94°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 | 94°F (34°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| pH | 7.8 (Slightly Alkaline) |
| Total dissolved solids | 505 mg/L |
| Elevation | 5,747 ft |
| Access | Hike · Public Land, 2.3 mi from the nearest road |
| Land | Gila National Forest, US Forest Service |
| County | Grant County |
| Nearest town | Arenas Valley |
| Coordinates | 33.25800, -108.23300 |
| Best months to soak | January, December, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | Forks Campground, 5.3 mi |

## About Unnamed thermal spring

Soaking-warm water in the mid-nineties, within the Gila National Forest, 33 miles from Arenas Valley. This unnamed thermal point is Forest Service land with open access, and a hike of a bit over two miles from the nearest road. A 1962 sample found mild, slightly alkaline water with moderate minerals.

The spring lies near 5,750 feet in forested country, with modest snow most winters and a wetter year than the desert below. The record names no road, only the two-mile-plus hike. Forks Campground, around five miles away, is close enough to serve as a base for a day trip.

Come in the cold months. Allow time for the walk. Camping at Forks Campground is the obvious option. The water was sampled in July 1962: near-neutral, moderate dissolved solids, iron among the minerals. Old numbers. No fee recorded. Nothing on file describes a pool, so sitting in it may or may not be possible.

## Water chemistry

Lab sample from 1962-07-24 (Water Quality Portal).

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| pH | 7.8 |
| Total dissolved solids | 505 mg/L |
| Calcium | 16 mg/L |
| Magnesium | 0.5 mg/L |
| Sulfate | 79 mg/L |
| Chloride | 107 mg/L |
| Iron | 0 µg/L |

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Silver City](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/new-mexico/silver-city), 27 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-3): 93°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
- [Spring, NM](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/new-mexico/spring-grant-county-4): 88°F source, Hike, 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
- [Spring, NM](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/new-mexico/spring-grant-county-5): 99°F source, Hike, 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 ?**
 has a water temperature of 94°F (34°C). This is a warm thermal spring.

**Where is  located?**
 is located in Grant County, New Mexico at 5,747 feet elevation, near Arenas Valley. Coordinates: 33.2580°N, 108.2330°W.

**How do I get to ?**
 has Hike road access (2.3 mi from the road).

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

**Can I camp near ?**
Yes, Forks Campground is located nearby (5.3 miles away).

**What minerals are in the water at ?**
Water chemistry analysis shows the presence of pH, Total Dissolved Solids, Calcium, Magnesium, Sulfate, Chloride, Iron. The pH is 7.8 (slightly alkaline). Total dissolved solids measure 505 mg/L.

## Sources

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