Are There Hot SpringsAre there hot springs in New Mexico?
Yes. New Mexico has dozens of hot springs, including Ojo Caliente near Taos, Ten Thousand Waves in Santa Fe, the Jemez Springs pools, more than a dozen bathhouses in Truth or Consequences and wild springs in the Gila Wilderness.
Truth or Consequences, on the Rio Grande, sits on a shallow hot water aquifer, so small hotels and bathhouses pipe it into private tubs. Natural springs like Manby, Spence and Jordan are free but range from a short walk to a 14-mile round trip.
Best hot springs in New Mexico
The New Mexico hot springs most visitors plan a trip around.
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Resort
Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs
Near TaosA historic resort with pools of different minerals, founded in 1868.
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Japanese spa
Ten Thousand Waves
Santa FeA Japanese-style mountain spa with a communal bath and private tubs.
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Resort
Riverbend Hot Springs
Truth or ConsequencesOutdoor pools on the banks of the Rio Grande.
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Natural
Manby Hot Springs
Near TaosFree stone pools on the Rio Grande west of Taos.
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Natural
Spence Hot Spring
Jemez SpringsFree hillside pools a short walk from the road.
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Backcountry
Jordan Hot Spring
Gila WildernessA wilderness pool on a long hike with many river crossings.
Hot springs in New Mexico map
Where each of the 32 hot springs in New Mexico is. Pin shapes show the type; open the larger map for more detail.
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Famous hot springs in New Mexico
All 32 hot springs we list in New Mexico, A to Z.
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Bathhouse
Artesian Bath House and Trailer Court, New Mexico
Bathhouse open since 1930 with eight private 108°F tubs, plus an RV park and massage.
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Hotel
Blackstone Hotsprings, New Mexico
Small hotel with private in-room baths and walk-in sessions; no under-12s.
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Resort
Faywood Hot Springs, New Mexico
Outdoor pools at 95–110°F with clothing-optional areas, camping and cabins; reservations required.
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Lodge
Fire Water Lodge, New Mexico
Restored 1920s motor court with private mineral tubs at 105–108°F, for guests only.
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Campground
Gila Hot Springs Campground, New Mexico
Three rock pools at 101–104°F on the Gila River; day use about $8, camping available.
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Closed
Hacienda del Camino Real & Hot Springs, New Mexico
Historic resort that is temporarily closed and listed for sale.
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Inn
Hoosier Hot Springs and Inn, New Mexico
1937 inn with four private pools at 104°F and five rooms.
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Glamping
Hot Springs Glamp Camp, New Mexico
Gated glamping camp with 24-hour tubs at 107–111°F for guests only.
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Backcountry
House Log Canyon Hot Spring, New Mexico
Remote spring on a long backcountry hike up the Middle Fork of the Gila.
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Bathhouse
Indian Springs Bath Houses, New Mexico
Private gravel-bottomed artesian tubs with walk-in day soaks.
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Soaking pools
Jemez Hot Springs, New Mexico
Four outdoor pools at 98–105°F by the hour, walk-ins only, about 60 miles from Albuquerque; ages 14 and over.
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Bathhouse
Jemez Springs Bath House, New Mexico
Village bathhouse with eight private tubs, massage and wraps; ages 14 and over, closed Wednesdays.
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Backcountry
Jordan Hot Spring, New Mexico
Free 94–100°F pool deep in the Gila Wilderness, a 14-mile round trip with many river crossings.
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Spa
La Paloma Hot Springs & Spa, New Mexico
Private natural mineral pools with sand bottoms, for day soaks and stays.
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Natural
Lightfeather Hot Spring, New Mexico
Free riverside pool a short hike from the Gila Cliff Dwellings, with two river crossings.
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Natural
Manby Hot Springs, New Mexico
Free stone pools at 90–100°F on the Rio Grande west of Taos, with no facilities; watch for floods.
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Natural
McCauley Warm Springs, New Mexico
Warm 87–95°F pools, a 3.5-mile hike in the Jemez Mountains; day use only.
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Free tubs
Montezuma Hot Springs, New Mexico
Free cement tubs at 94–120°F beside the road 5 miles from Las Vegas, New Mexico; open until 10pm.
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Resort
Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs, New Mexico
Historic resort founded in 1868, with pools of different minerals at 80–105°F, lodging, a spa and restaurant.
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Resort
Ojo Santa Fe Spa Resort, New Mexico
Spring-fed pools on 77 acres south-west of Santa Fe, with communal and private tubs; day soaks without reservations.
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Motel
Pelican Spa, New Mexico
Five private indoor tubs at 105°F; walk-ins pay by the hour and guests soak free.
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Resort
Riverbend Hot Springs, New Mexico
Outdoor pools at 95–108°F on the banks of the Rio Grande, with an accessible pool lift; ages 12 and over.
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Natural
San Antonio Hot Springs, New Mexico
Free pools at 95–110°F on a hillside; the road closes seasonally; clothing optional.
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Natural
San Francisco Hot Springs, New Mexico
Free pools at 100–120°F along the San Francisco River near Glenwood; a river crossing on Trail 250.
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Lodge
Sierra Grande, New Mexico
Lodge with four private mineral tubs at 104°F; walk-in soaks about $30.
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Natural
Soda Dam Hot Spring, New Mexico
Hot springs at a natural travertine dam on the Jemez River beside Highway 4.
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Tiny homes
Spellbound Springs, New Mexico
Tiny-home village with private natural tubs for overnight guests only.
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Natural
Spence Hot Spring, New Mexico
Free 95°F hillside pools a short walk from the road; clothing optional.
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Japanese spa
Ten Thousand Waves, New Mexico
Japanese-style mountain spa above Santa Fe with a communal bath, private tub suites, a restaurant and lodging.
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Motel
The Charles Motel & Hot Springs, New Mexico
Motel with private indoor and rooftop mineral tubs, open to walk-in soakers.
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Backcountry
Turkey Creek Hot Springs, New Mexico
Hot pools in a Gila Wilderness canyon at the end of a strenuous trail with river crossings and scrambling.
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Backcountry
Upper Frisco Hot Springs, New Mexico
Remote hot springs in the Frisco Box, for experienced backcountry hikers only.
Common questions about hot springs in New Mexico
What is the best hot spring in New Mexico?
Ojo Caliente is the classic resort, Ten Thousand Waves is the best-known spa, and Manby and Spence are favourite free soaks.
Why is it called Truth or Consequences?
The town, once called Hot Springs, renamed itself in 1950 after a radio quiz show.
Are there hot springs near Albuquerque?
Yes. Jemez Springs, about 60 miles north-west, has bathhouses and free natural springs nearby.
Are there hot springs near Santa Fe?
Yes. Ten Thousand Waves is in the hills above town, Ojo Santa Fe is just south-west, and Ojo Caliente is about an hour north.
Planning a hot springs trip to New Mexico
Timing your trip
Autumn to spring is best. Gila Wilderness springs involve many river crossings, which are dangerous during snowmelt and summer monsoon floods.
What you will pay
Manby, Spence, San Antonio and Montezuma are free. Ojo Caliente day soaking runs about $45–65, Jemez Hot Springs charges by the hour, and Truth or Consequences bathhouses charge roughly $15–30 for walk-in soaks.
Reaching the springs
Jemez Springs is about 60 miles north-west of Albuquerque. Ojo Caliente is about an hour north of Santa Fe, and Truth or Consequences is about two and a half hours south of Albuquerque on I-25.
Hot spring dos and don'ts in New Mexico
A few habits for New Mexico hot springs.
- Check age limitsMany bathhouses, including Jemez Hot Springs and Riverbend, have minimum ages.
- Check the clothing ruleSpence and San Antonio are clothing optional by custom; resorts need swimwear.
- Pack it outWilderness springs have no bins.
- Don't put your head underThe Forest Service warns of Naegleria fowleri risk at springs like Spence.
- Book private tubsTruth or Consequences tubs are sold by the hour and fill up at weekends.
Pictures of hot springs in New Mexico
Photos of Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs, Riverbend Hot Springs and Spence Hot Spring, all hot springs in this guide. We only use photos whose license allows reuse and credit the photographer under each one. The full credits are on our photo credits page.
How we checked this page
This guide was reviewed on . Facts come from the official sources listed below.
- CDC: Preventing brain infection when swimming (head above water)
- New Mexico Tourism Department (official state tourism)
- USDA Forest Service: Gila National Forest (Gila Wilderness springs)
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