# Unnamed thermal spring, New Mexico

Unnamed thermal spring in New Mexico. 72°F (22°C). Short Walk · Public Land. Socorro County.

- Page: https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/new-mexico/unnamed-spring-socorro-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. It's on Bureau of Land Management land. 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) |
| pH | 7.6 (Slightly Alkaline) |
| Elevation | 5,294 ft |
| Access | Short Walk · Public Land, 0.5 mi from the nearest road |
| Land | Socorro Field Office, Bureau of Land Management |
| County | Socorro County |
| Nearest town | Socorro |
| Coordinates | 34.32600, -107.09500 |
| Best months to soak | January, December, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | Water Canyon Campground, 20.9 mi |

## About Unnamed thermal spring

BLM land in Socorro County, 22 miles or so from the town of Socorro: an unnamed thermal point with tepid water in the low seventies. Public ground, access open. The USGS measured flow here, a trickle of about a third of a cubic foot per second, which is a detail most springs in the record lack. Half a mile from a road.

Around 5,300 feet on Socorro Field Office land, dry, with light snow. The walk in from the road, which has no name, is about half a mile. Water Canyon Campground, twenty-one miles away, is the only camp listed. No picture, no description of the outlet. The land is public under the BLM.

The USGS keeps this spring in its inventory under a site number and measured its discharge, a small flow, along with a water sample in 1961.

The calendar on file favors midwinter. The November 1961 sample was mildly alkaline. Free and open. Too cool to soak in comfort, so think of it as something to visit on the way elsewhere. Temperature and flow figures are both old. Nothing on file mentions a pool.

## Water chemistry

Lab sample from 1961-11-19 (Water Quality Portal).

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| pH | 7.6 |
| Calcium | 184 mg/L |
| Sulfate | 554 mg/L |
| Chloride | 1,080 mg/L |

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Socorro](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/new-mexico/socorro), 21 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in New Mexico](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/new-mexico)
- [Unnamed thermal spring, NM](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/new-mexico/unnamed-spring-socorro-county-3): 70°F source, Short Walk, near Socorro, Socorro County
- [Ojitos Springs, NM](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/new-mexico/ojitos-springs): 68°F source, pH 8.0, Hike, near Socorro, Socorro County
- [Cook Spring, NM](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/new-mexico/cook-spring): 70°F source, pH 7.7, TDS 264 mg/L, Short Walk, near Socorro, Socorro County
- [Socorro Spring, Sedillo Spring, NM](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/new-mexico/socorro-spring-sedillo-spring): 93°F source, pH 7.9, Short Walk, near Socorro, Socorro County
- [Spring, NM](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/new-mexico/spring-valencia-county-1): 71°F source, pH 6.8, Short Walk, near Belen, Valencia County
- [Ojo De Las Canas, NM](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/new-mexico/ojo-de-las-canas): 79°F source, pH 8.0, TDS 3,100 mg/L, Short Walk, near Socorro, Socorro 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 Socorro County, New Mexico at 5,294 feet elevation, near Socorro. Coordinates: 34.3260°N, 107.0950°W.

**How do I get to ?**
 has Short Walk road access (0.5 mi from the road).

**Is  free to visit?**
 has Open access. It is managed by Bureau of Land Management.

**Can I camp near ?**
Yes, Water Canyon Campground is located nearby (20.9 miles away).

**What minerals are in the water at ?**
Water chemistry analysis shows the presence of pH, Calcium, Sulfate, Chloride. The pH is 7.6 (slightly alkaline).

## Sources

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