# Unnamed thermal spring, New Mexico

Unnamed thermal spring in New Mexico. 70°F (21°C). Short Walk · Public Land. Socorro County.

- Page: https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/new-mexico/unnamed-spring-socorro-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 70°F, about as warm as a heated pool. Access is restricted. It's a short walk from the road. It's on US Fish and Wildlife Service land. We haven't confirmed whether it has a pool or charges a fee.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Source water temperature | 70°F (21°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| Elevation | 4,673 ft |
| Access | Short Walk · Public Land, 0.1 mi from the nearest road |
| Land | Sevilleta National Wildlife Refuge, US Fish and Wildlife Service |
| County | Socorro County |
| Nearest town | Socorro |
| Coordinates | 34.26400, -106.88300 |
| Best months to soak | January, December, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | Water Canyon Campground, 21.8 mi |

## About Unnamed thermal spring

Inside the Sevilleta National Wildlife Refuge in Socorro County, about 15 miles from Socorro, sits a thermal point with no name and tepid water around seventy degrees. Access is recorded as restricted. The refuge is Fish and Wildlife Service land, and that status matters here far more than the water does. No outlet or pool is described.

Low basin country under 4,700 feet, dry, with light snow. The spring is barely a tenth of a mile off the road, which goes unnamed in the record. The closest camp on record, Water Canyon Campground, is a long drive at nearly 22 miles. The refuge boundary is the setting.

Restricted access means do not go without permission from the refuge. December through February rate best. The water is tepid; there is nothing here to soak in by the figures. No chemistry, no fee, no picture on file. Contact Sevilleta National Wildlife Refuge before planning anything.

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Socorro](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/new-mexico/socorro), 15 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in New Mexico](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/new-mexico)
- [Ojitos Springs, NM](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/new-mexico/ojitos-springs): 68°F source, pH 8.0, Hike, near Socorro, Socorro County
- [Unnamed thermal spring, NM](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/new-mexico/unnamed-spring-socorro-county-1): 72°F source, pH 7.6, Short Walk, 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
- [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
- [Unnamed thermal spring, NM](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/new-mexico/unnamed-spring-socorro-county-2): 70°F source, Hike, near Socorro, Socorro County

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at ?**
 has a water temperature of 70°F (21°C). This is a warm thermal spring.

**Where is  located?**
 is located in Socorro County, New Mexico at 4,673 feet elevation, near Socorro. Coordinates: 34.2640°N, 106.8830°W.

**How do I get to ?**
 has Short Walk road access (0.1 mi from the road).

**Is  free to visit?**
 has Restricted access. It is managed by US Fish and Wildlife Service.

**Can I camp near ?**
Yes, Water Canyon Campground is located nearby (21.8 miles away).

## Sources

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