# Nixon Spring, Texas

Nixon Spring in Texas. 90°F (32°C). Hike.

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

## Can you soak at Nixon Spring?

The water leaves the ground at 90°F, a comfortable soaking temperature. Reaching it takes a hike. We haven't confirmed whether it has a pool or charges a fee.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Source water temperature | 90°F (32°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| Elevation | 3,441 ft |
| Access | Hike, 1.2 mi from the nearest road |
| Nearest town | Ojinaga |
| Coordinates | 30.13300, -104.60200 |
| Best months to soak | January, December, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |

## About Nixon Spring

Nixon Spring is a warm spring in Texas with Ojinaga listed as its nearest town, and the record places it right at Ojinaga, with no county given. The temperature on file is ninety degrees, body-warm. No owner and no access status are recorded. It is classed as a hike, a little over a mile from the nearest road.

A mile and a fifth from an unnamed road, on foot. Elevation around 3,400 feet, dry desert climate, nine inches of precipitation a year and a trace of snow. The record does not say who manages the ground and lists no campground.

The cool months, December through February, rate best on file. Ownership and access are unknown. The record puts Ojinaga as the nearest town at essentially zero distance, which is odd for a spring a mile from any road, so treat the location as something to verify. No chemistry on file. Ninety-degree water sits at body temperature.

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Sierra Blanca](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/texas/sierra-blanca), 64 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Texas](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/texas)
- [Capote Springs, TX](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/texas/capote-springs): 99°F source, Hike, near Marfa, Presidio County
- [Ruidosa Hot Springs, TX](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/texas/ruidosa-hot-springs): 113°F source, Roadside, near Ojinaga
- [Springs (Las Cienegas), TX](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/texas/springs-las-cienegas): 86°F source, Short Walk, near Manuel Ojinaga, Ojinaga County
- [Indian Hot Springs, TX](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/texas/indian-hot-springs-3): 117°F source, Roadside, near Sierra Blanca, Hudspeth County
- [Red Bull Spring, TX](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/texas/red-bull-spring): 99°F source, Roadside, near Sierra Blanca, Hudspeth County
- [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

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Nixon Spring?**
Nixon Spring has a water temperature of 90°F (32°C). This is a warm thermal spring.

**Where is Nixon Spring located?**
Nixon Spring is located in Texas at 3,441 feet elevation, near Ojinaga. Coordinates: 30.1330°N, 104.6020°W.

**How do I get to Nixon Spring?**
Nixon Spring has Hike road access (1.2 mi from the road).

## Sources

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