Hot Springs in Texas

Are there hot springs in Texas?

Yes, a few. Texas's best-known hot spring is Big Bend Hot Springs by the Rio Grande in Big Bend National Park, along with Chinati Hot Springs near Presidio and Camp Hot Wells in San Antonio.

Famous spring-fed swimming spots like Barton Springs, Hamilton Pool and Balmorhea are cool, not hot, so we don't list them as hot springs.

Hot springs in Texas: key facts

Texas has many cool spring-fed swimming holes, but only a handful of true hot springs.

City spa: Camp Hot Wells, San Antonio
Not hot: Barton Springs, Hamilton Pool, Balmorhea
National park: Big Bend Hot Springs
Best season: October to April
Water: About 105°F at Big Bend
Listed here: 3 hot springs
Remote resort: Chinati Hot Springs

Hot springs in Texas map

All 3 hot springs we list in Texas, shaped by type. Open the larger map to zoom in.

Natural Resort or lodge Public pool

Best hot springs in Texas

Where to soak in hot spring water in Texas.

Natural
Big Bend Hot Springs (Langford Hot Springs)
Big Bend National Park
A 105°F pool in a 1910 bathhouse foundation by the Rio Grande.
Resort
Chinati Hot Springs
Near Presidio
A remote desert resort for overnight guests.
Spa
Camp Hot Wells
San Antonio
A geothermal spa by the ruins of the Hot Wells hotel.

Famous hot springs in Texas

All 3 hot springs we list in Texas.

Natural

Big Bend Hot Springs (Langford Hot Springs), Texas

Pool of about 105°F in the foundation of a 1910 bathhouse by the Rio Grande, a short walk from the road; park fee.
Spa

Camp Hot Wells, Texas

Geothermal spa beside the ruins of the historic Hot Wells hotel, with private outdoor soaking suites and a bar.
Resort

Chinati Hot Springs, Texas

Remote desert resort on 640 acres with cabins, a communal outdoor pool and private indoor tubs; overnight guests only.

Visiting hot springs in Texas

When to visit

October to April. Big Bend is extremely hot in summer, and the Rio Grande can flood the pool after storms.

Costs

Big Bend Hot Springs needs a national park entrance fee. Chinati and Camp Hot Wells charge for stays or sessions.

Getting around

Big Bend Hot Springs is near Rio Grande Village in the east of the park, a short walk from the parking area. Chinati is about an hour from Presidio on rough roads.

Your questions about Texas hot springs

Are there natural hot springs in Texas?

Yes. Big Bend Hot Springs in Big Bend National Park is the best known.

Is Barton Springs a hot spring?

No. It is a spring-fed pool that stays around 68°F.

How hot is Big Bend Hot Springs?

About 105°F.

Rules and etiquette for hot springs in Texas

A few tips for Texas hot springs.

Keep your face out of the waterThe CDC advises keeping your head above water in natural hot springs.
Share the Big Bend poolIt is small and popular; take turns at busy times.
Don't cross the riverThe Rio Grande is the US–Mexico border.

Pictures of hot springs in Texas

Photos of Big Bend Hot Springs (Langford Hot Springs), Chinati Hot Springs and Camp Hot Wells, 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.