# Rio Grande Village Spring, Texas

Rio Grande Village Spring in Texas. 97°F (36°C). Short Walk · Public Land. Terrell County.

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

## Can you soak at Rio Grande Village Spring?

The water leaves the ground at 97°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 | 97°F (36°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| Elevation | 1,855 ft |
| Access | Short Walk · Public Land, 0.1 mi from the nearest road |
| Land | Big Bend National Park, National Park Service |
| County | Terrell County |
| Nearest town | Sanderson |
| Coordinates | 29.17800, -102.95300 |
| Best months to soak | January, December, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | Rio Grande Village Group Campground (Big Bend, TX), 0.3 mi |

## About Rio Grande Village Spring

Inside Big Bend National Park, down on the low ground near the river, Rio Grande Village Spring comes out of the earth at close to body heat. Access is listed as open and the ground belongs to the National Park Service. Sanderson is the nearest town on file and it is a long way off, roughly 75 miles, so plan on already being in the park when you go looking for it.

The walk from the road is short, about five hundred feet, with the Rio Grande Village Group Campground a few hundred yards beyond that. Terrell County here is desert floor, well under two thousand feet, hot in summer and almost rainless. Snow hardly ever falls. Park rules apply to everything you do here.

Go in the cool months. December through February are the ones the record singles out, and the park is far more bearable then. National Park Service land means park rules, and you should confirm current conditions with the park before counting on the spring. The group campground close by is the obvious base.

## Nearby

- State page: [Hot springs in Texas](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/texas)
- [Hot Springs, TX](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/texas/hot-springs-terrell-county): 106°F source, Short Walk, near Sanderson, Terrell 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
- [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 Rio Grande Village Spring?**
Rio Grande Village Spring has a water temperature of 97°F (36°C). This is a warm thermal spring.

**Where is Rio Grande Village Spring located?**
Rio Grande Village Spring is located in Terrell County, Texas at 1,855 feet elevation, near Sanderson. Coordinates: 29.1780°N, 102.9530°W.

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

**Is Rio Grande Village Spring free to visit?**
Rio Grande Village Spring has Open access. It is managed by National Park Service.

**Can I camp near Rio Grande Village Spring?**
Yes, Rio Grande Village Group Campground (Big Bend, Tx) is located nearby (0.3 miles away).

## Sources

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