# Unnamed thermal spring, New Mexico

Unnamed thermal spring in New Mexico. 68°F (20°C). Roadside. Sandoval County.

- Page: https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/new-mexico/unnamed-spring-sandoval-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 68°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 | 68°F (20°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| pH | 7.4 (Slightly Alkaline) |
| Elevation | 5,644 ft |
| Access | Roadside, 293 ft from the nearest road |
| County | Sandoval County |
| Nearest town | Placitas |
| Coordinates | 35.30800, -106.47100 |
| Best months to soak | January, December, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | LAS HUERTAS PICNIC SITE, 6.1 mi |

## About Unnamed thermal spring

An unnamed thermal point in Sandoval County, about two miles from Placitas. Barely warm, upper sixties, the kind of reading that gets a spring into a thermal database without making it worth a drive. Access and owner are unrecorded. USGS sampled it in 1962 and found near neutral water with sodium and chloride and some sulfate.

Under 300 feet from a road the record leaves unnamed, so roadside. Mid elevation near 5,600 feet, some snow, a dry year. Las Huertas Picnic Site is six miles away and is the only camping-adjacent place listed. the record is empty. Mild on average. No photo and no description, which tells you how much attention it has had.

Las Huertas Picnic Site is six miles off. Check land status; two miles from a village usually means private ground nearby. Cold season, per the climate chart. The sample is from 1962. At this temperature there is nothing to soak in, so the visit, if any, is for curiosity.

## Water chemistry

Lab sample from 1962-08-09 (Water Quality Portal).

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| pH | 7.4 |
| Sodium | 10 mg/L |
| Sulfate | 57 mg/L |
| Chloride | 6.4 mg/L |

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Rio Rancho](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/new-mexico/rio-rancho), 13 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in New Mexico](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/new-mexico)
- [Clear Water Spring, NM](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/new-mexico/clear-water-spring): 69°F source, TDS 1,990 mg/L, Short Walk, near Carnuel, Bernalillo County
- [Indian Springs, NM](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/new-mexico/indian-springs-2): 123°F source, pH 8.0, Short Walk, near Jemez Pueblo, Sandoval County
- [San Ysidro Warm Springs, NM](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/new-mexico/san-ysidro-warm-springs): 68°F source, pH 6.1, Short Walk, near Jemez Pueblo, Sandoval County
- [San Ysidro Hot Springs, NM](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/new-mexico/san-ysidro-hot-springs): 85°F source, TDS 9,490 mg/L, Short Walk, near Jemez Pueblo, Sandoval County
- [Phillips Springs, NM](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/new-mexico/phillips-springs): 70°F source, Short Walk, near Jemez Pueblo, Sandoval County
- [Warm Springs, NM](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/new-mexico/warm-springs-sandoval-county): 129°F source, TDS 734 mg/L, Short Walk, near Jemez Pueblo, Sandoval County

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at ?**
 has a water temperature of 68°F (20°C). This is a warm thermal spring.

**Where is  located?**
 is located in Sandoval County, New Mexico at 5,644 feet elevation, near Placitas. Coordinates: 35.3080°N, 106.4710°W.

**How do I get to ?**
 has Roadside road access (293 ft from the road).

**Can I camp near ?**
Yes, Las Huertas Picnic Site is located nearby (6.1 miles away). Contact recreation.gov or 877-444-6777.

**What minerals are in the water at ?**
Water chemistry analysis shows the presence of pH, Sodium, Sulfate, Chloride. The pH is 7.4 (slightly alkaline).

## Sources

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