# Hot Springs in Texas

Texas is home to 11 documented thermal springs, making it a significant destination for hot spring enthusiasts. Temperatures range from 86°F to 117°F. Springs are concentrated in Terrell County, with opportunities across 5 counties statewide.

- Page: https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/texas
- Source: Soaking Springs, researched and maintained by Armen Suny
- Springs listed: 11

## At a glance

- Source water temperatures run from 86°F to 117°F across 9 springs with a reading (USGS records; resorts cool their water before it reaches the pools)
- Roadside springs: 5
- Backcountry springs: 0
- Springs with a campground nearby: 3
- Hottest: [Indian Hot Springs](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/texas/indian-hot-springs-3), 117°F source, Roadside, near Sierra Blanca, Hudspeth County
- Highest: [Capote Springs](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/texas/capote-springs), 99°F source, Hike, near Marfa, Presidio County

## The best hot springs in Texas

Ranked on photo documentation, a soakable temperature, road access, nearby camping, and a documented history. Springs that are dangerously hot or closed to visitors are left out.

1. [Hot Springs](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/texas/hot-springs-terrell-county): 106°F source, Short Walk, near Sanderson, Terrell County
2. [Hot Springs (Big Bend National Park)](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/texas/hot-springs-big-bend-national-park): Roadside, near Sanderson, Terrell County
3. [Rio Grande Village Spring](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/texas/rio-grande-village-spring): 97°F source, Short Walk, near Sanderson, Terrell County
4. [Ruidosa Hot Springs](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/texas/ruidosa-hot-springs): 113°F source, Roadside, near Ojinaga
5. [Hot Wells (San Antonio, Texas)](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/texas/hot-wells-san-antonio-texas): Roadside, near San Antonio, Bexar County
6. [Capote Springs](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/texas/capote-springs): 99°F source, Hike, near Marfa, Presidio County
7. [Springs (Las Cienegas)](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/texas/springs-las-cienegas): 86°F source, Short Walk, near Manuel Ojinaga, Ojinaga County
8. [Indian Hot Springs](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/texas/indian-hot-springs-3): 117°F source, Roadside, near Sierra Blanca, Hudspeth County
9. [Red Bull Spring](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/texas/red-bull-spring): 99°F source, Roadside, near Sierra Blanca, Hudspeth County

## Hot springs near cities in Texas

- [Hot springs near Sierra Blanca](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/texas/sierra-blanca)
- [Hot springs near El Paso](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/texas/el-paso)
- [Hot springs near New Braunfels](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/texas/new-braunfels)
- [Hot springs near Texarkana](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/texas/texarkana)
- [Hot springs near Leander](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/texas/leander)
- [Hot springs near Schertz](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/texas/schertz)
- [Hot springs near Canyon Lake](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/texas/canyon-lake)
- [Hot springs near Converse](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/texas/converse)
- [Hot springs near Uvalde](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/texas/uvalde)

## All 11 springs, hottest first

| Spring | Source temp | pH | Access | Nearest town |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Hot Wells (San Antonio, Texas)](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/texas/hot-wells-san-antonio-texas) |  |  | Roadside | San Antonio |
| [Hot Springs (Big Bend National Park)](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/texas/hot-springs-big-bend-national-park) |  |  | Roadside | Sanderson |
| [Indian Hot Springs](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/texas/indian-hot-springs-3) | 117°F |  | Roadside | Sierra Blanca |
| [Ruidosa Hot Springs](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/texas/ruidosa-hot-springs) | 113°F |  | Roadside | Ojinaga |
| [Hot Springs](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/texas/hot-springs-terrell-county) | 106°F |  | Short Walk | Sanderson |
| [Red Bull Spring](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/texas/red-bull-spring) | 99°F |  | Roadside | Sierra Blanca |
| [Capote Springs](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/texas/capote-springs) | 99°F |  | Hike | Marfa |
| [Rio Grande Village Spring](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/texas/rio-grande-village-spring) | 97°F |  | Short Walk | Sanderson |
| [Unnamed thermal spring](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/texas/unnamed-spring-terrell-county) | 90°F |  | Short Walk | Sanderson |
| [Nixon Spring](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/texas/nixon-spring) | 90°F |  | Hike | Ojinaga |
| [Springs (Las Cienegas)](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/texas/springs-las-cienegas) | 86°F |  | Short Walk | Manuel Ojinaga |

## Questions

**How many hot springs are in Texas?**
Texas has 11 documented thermal springs, with the highest concentrations in Terrell, Hudspeth, and Ojinaga.

**What is the hottest hot spring in Texas?**
Indian Hot Springs is the hottest documented hot spring in Texas, with a water temperature of 117°F.

**Which hot springs in Texas have camping nearby?**
3 hot springs in Texas have a documented campground nearby, such as Rio Grande Village (Big Bend, Tx) near Hot Springs.

