# Warm Springs, New Mexico

Warm Springs in New Mexico. 129°F (54°C). Short Walk · Public Land. Sandoval County.

- Page: https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/new-mexico/warm-springs-sandoval-county
- Source: Soaking Springs, researched and maintained by Armen Suny
- Updated: 2026-09-14

## Can you soak at Warm Springs?

Only once it cools. The water leaves the ground at 129°F, hotter than any hot tub. It's a short walk from the road. We haven't confirmed whether it has a pool or charges a fee.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Source water temperature | 129°F (54°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| Total dissolved solids | 735 mg/L |
| Elevation | 6,140 ft |
| Access | Short Walk · Public Land, 0.2 mi from the nearest road |
| Land | Zia Pueblo, TRIB |
| County | Sandoval County |
| Nearest town | Jemez Pueblo |
| Coordinates | 35.64600, -106.88800 |
| Best months to soak | January, December, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | Vista Linda Campground, 10.5 mi |

## About Warm Springs

Warm Springs carries a modest name for water that runs hot on file, well above anything you could sit in without cooling. It lies on Zia Pueblo land in Sandoval County about nine miles from Jemez Pueblo, and access is recorded as unknown. The tribal ownership and the heat together mean this is a spring to know about, and one to ask about before going near.

Jemez country here, a little over 6,100 feet up. Winters bring real snow and the rest of the year runs dry. The road you leave the car on goes unnamed, and a fifth of a mile of walking gets you to the water. Zia Pueblo land. Camping means Vista Linda Campground, about ten miles off. Nobody described the outlet.

Contact the Pueblo of Zia before any visit; the record has no permission noted. The water is hot enough to burn with prolonged contact, and no cooled pool is described. A July 1946 sample found moderate dissolved solids. January is as good as it gets here, by the record. No fee on record.

## Water chemistry

Lab sample from 1946-07-01 (Water Quality Portal).

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Total dissolved solids | 734.5 mg/L |
| Calcium | 44 mg/L |
| Magnesium | 10 mg/L |
| Sulfate | 91 mg/L |
| Chloride | 82 mg/L |

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Rio Rancho](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/new-mexico/rio-rancho), 27 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in New Mexico](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/new-mexico)
- [Phillips Springs, NM](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/new-mexico/phillips-springs): 70°F source, 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
- [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
- [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
- [Jemez Springs, NM](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/new-mexico/jemez-springs): 169°F source, pH 7.3, Roadside, near Jemez Pueblo, Sandoval County
- [Soda Dam Hot Springs, NM](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/new-mexico/soda-dam-hot-springs): 117°F source, pH 7.0, Short Walk, near Jemez Pueblo, Sandoval County

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Warm Springs?**
Warm Springs has a water temperature of 129°F (54°C). This is considered a hot spring, well above body temperature.

**Where is Warm Springs located?**
Warm Springs is located in Sandoval County, New Mexico at 6,140 feet elevation, near Jemez Pueblo. Coordinates: 35.6460°N, 106.8880°W.

**How do I get to Warm Springs?**
Warm Springs has Short Walk road access (0.2 mi from the road).

**Is Warm Springs free to visit?**
Warm Springs has Unknown access. It is managed by DESG.

**Can I camp near Warm Springs?**
Yes, Vista Linda Campground is located nearby (10.5 miles away).

**What minerals are in the water at Warm Springs?**
Water chemistry analysis shows the presence of Total Dissolved Solids, Calcium, Magnesium, Sulfate, Chloride. Total dissolved solids measure 735 mg/L.

**Is it safe to soak at Warm Springs?**
With care. At 129°F Warm Springs is hot enough to need short sessions, fifteen to twenty minutes, and plenty of water. Enter slowly and get out if you feel light-headed.

## Sources

- USGS thermal springs records, Water Quality Portal lab analyses, OpenStreetMap, Wikipedia/Wikidata, NOAA climate normals
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hot_spring