# Unnamed thermal spring, New Mexico

Unnamed thermal spring in New Mexico. 69°F (21°C). Roadside. Greenlee County.

- Page: https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/new-mexico/unnamed-spring-greenlee-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 69°F, cooler than most swimming pools. 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 | 69°F (21°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| Total dissolved solids | 2,290 mg/L |
| Elevation | 4,780 ft |
| Access | Roadside, 88 ft from the nearest road (Bitter Creek Road) |
| County | Greenlee County |
| Nearest town | Clifton |
| Coordinates | 32.89900, -109.03500 |
| Best months to soak | January, December, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | Owl Creek Campground, 16.5 mi |

## About Unnamed thermal spring

An unnamed thermal point right off Bitter Creek Road in Greenlee County, under five miles from Clifton. Barely warm water, high sixties on the last reading, so this is a roadside curiosity. A 1941 sample showed brackish water with a heavy mineral load. Neither the land owner nor the access status appears in the record.

Low desert, hot, sitting under 4,800 feet. Snow almost never falls here and the rain stays moderate. The road runs within about ninety feet of the spring, close enough that walking hardly enters into it. Owl Creek Campground is the nearest camp on file, roughly sixteen miles out. Someone photographed the site.

Best in the cool months, since summer here is hot. Stop and look. Do not expect a soak; the water is too cool and too salty by the old figures. Confirm ownership before stepping off the road. No fee. The USGS logs the site under a number and has a single sample from September 1941.

## Water chemistry

Lab sample from 1941-09-20 (Water Quality Portal).

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Total dissolved solids | 2,290 mg/L |
| Calcium | 540 mg/L |
| Magnesium | 67 mg/L |
| Sodium | 62 mg/L |
| Sulfate | 1,500 mg/L |
| Chloride | 21 mg/L |

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Silver City](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/new-mexico/silver-city), 39 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in New Mexico](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/new-mexico)
- [Goat Camp Spring, NM](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/new-mexico/goat-camp-spring): 69°F source, Roadside, near Clifton, Greenlee County
- [Clifton Hot Springs, AZ](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/arizona/clifton-hot-springs): 102°F source, TDS 13,900 mg/L, Roadside, near Clifton, Greenlee County
- [Gillard Hot Springs, AZ](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/arizona/gillard-hot-springs): 180°F source, Short Walk, near Clifton, Greenlee County, primitive pools, free
- [Seep, AZ](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/arizona/seep-1): 95°F source, TDS 13,900 mg/L, Roadside, near Clifton, Greenlee County, not a soaking spring
- [Hot Spring, AZ](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/arizona/hot-spring-greenlee-county): 138°F source, TDS 13,900 mg/L, Short Walk, near Clifton, Greenlee County
- [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

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at ?**
 has a water temperature of 69°F (21°C). This is a warm thermal spring.

**Where is  located?**
 is located in Greenlee County, New Mexico at 4,780 feet elevation, near Clifton. Coordinates: 32.8990°N, 109.0350°W.

**How do I get to ?**
 has Roadside road access, with the nearest road being Bitter Creek Road (88 ft from the road).

**Can I camp near ?**
Yes, Owl Creek Campground is located nearby (16.5 miles away).

**What minerals are in the water at ?**
Water chemistry analysis shows the presence of Total Dissolved Solids, Calcium, Magnesium, Sodium, Sulfate, Chloride. Total dissolved solids measure 2,290 mg/L.

## Sources

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