# Hot Springs, Texas

Hot Springs in Texas. 106°F (41°C). Short Walk · Public Land. Terrell County.

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

## Can you soak at Hot Springs?

The water leaves the ground at 106°F, a comfortable soaking temperature. It's a short walk from the road. It's on National Park Service land. We haven't confirmed whether it has a pool or charges a fee.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Source water temperature | 106°F (41°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| Elevation | 1,838 ft |
| Access | Short Walk · Public Land, 0.5 mi from the nearest road (Hot Springs Road) |
| Land | Big Bend National Park, National Park Service |
| County | Terrell County |
| Nearest town | Sanderson |
| Coordinates | 29.18200, -102.99200 |
| Best months to soak | January, December, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | Rio Grande Village (Big Bend, TX), 2.1 mi |

## About Hot Springs

Hot Springs is a warm thermal site inside Big Bend National Park in Texas, a half mile walk from Hot Springs Road and open to the public. The recorded temperature is just over a hundred, comfortable for sitting in. Sanderson, the nearest town on record, is about 75 miles away. Rio Grande Village, with its campground, is about two miles off.

Half a mile from the end of Hot Springs Road, classed as a short walk. Low, under two thousand feet, with about seven inches of precipitation in a year and a trace of snow. National Park Service land in the park. The Rio Grande Village campground is the closest camping listed.

Winter is the season here. Best time on record is December through February, because the desert cooks the rest of the year. Access is open under national park rules, and Rio Grande Village is the place to camp. At the recorded temperature you get bath-warm water with no burn risk, and nothing hotter. No water chemistry has been recorded.

## Nearby

- State page: [Hot springs in Texas](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/texas)
- [Hot Springs (Big Bend National Park), TX](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/texas/hot-springs-big-bend-national-park): Roadside, near Sanderson, Terrell County
- [Rio Grande Village Spring, TX](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/texas/rio-grande-village-spring): 97°F source, Short Walk, near Sanderson, Terrell County
- [Unnamed thermal spring, TX](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/texas/unnamed-spring-terrell-county): 90°F source, Short Walk, near Sanderson, Terrell County
- [Springs (Las Cienegas), TX](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/texas/springs-las-cienegas): 86°F source, Short Walk, near Manuel Ojinaga, Ojinaga County
- [Ruidosa Hot Springs, TX](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/texas/ruidosa-hot-springs): 113°F source, Roadside, near Ojinaga
- [Nixon Spring, TX](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/texas/nixon-spring): 90°F source, Hike, near Ojinaga

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Hot Springs?**
Hot Springs has a water temperature of 106°F (41°C). This is considered a hot spring, well above body temperature.

**Where is Hot Springs located?**
Hot Springs is located in Terrell County, Texas at 1,838 feet elevation, near Sanderson. Coordinates: 29.1820°N, 102.9920°W.

**How do I get to Hot Springs?**
Hot Springs has Short Walk road access, with the nearest road being Hot Springs Road (0.5 mi from the road).

**Is Hot Springs free to visit?**
Hot Springs has Open access. It is managed by National Park Service.

**Can I camp near Hot Springs?**
Yes, Rio Grande Village (Big Bend, Tx) is located nearby (2.1 miles away).

## Sources

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