Hot springs in New Mexico
We list 22 hot springs in New Mexico that the public can visit: 10 free on public land, 9 with day passes, 3 for overnight guests. Planning from a city? See hot springs near Albuquerque and hot springs near Las Cruces.
Free hot springs on public land 10
- Black Rock Hot Springs Free
- Jordan Hot Springs Free
- Lightfeather Hot Spring Free
- Manby Hot Springs Free
- McCauley Warm Spring Free
- Montezuma Hot Springs Free
- San Antonio Hot Springs Free
- San Francisco Hot Springs Free
- Spence Hot Spring Free
- Turkey Creek Hot Springs Free
Hot springs pools and resorts with day passes 9
- Blackstone Hotsprings Day pass
- Hoosier Hot Springs & Inn Day pass
- Indian Springs Day pass
- Jemez Hot Springs Day pass
- Jemez Springs Bath House Day pass
- Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs Day pass
- Pelican Spa Day pass
- Riverbend Hot Springs Day pass
- Sierra Grande Lodge Day pass
For overnight guests 3
- Fire Water Lodge Guests only
- Hot Springs Glamp Camp Guests only
- Spellbound Springs Guests only
Camping close by: McCauley Warm Spring.
New Mexico hot springs that are closed or private
These appear in older lists or on maps, but there is no public access. We do not give directions to them.
- Ten Thousand Waves: Japanese-style spa in Santa Fe with heated soaking tubs; the operator site does not describe a natural hot spring source. Not a hot spring. (source)
Pack for the hot springs
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- Battery-free floating water thermometer Check a pool before you get in. Natural springs can run hotter than they look. View on Amazon
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Hot springs in other states
Frequently asked questions
Where are the free natural hot springs in New Mexico?
Yes, 10 in our list are free on public land, including Black Rock Hot Springs, Jordan Hot Springs, Lightfeather Hot Spring and Manby Hot Springs. Some need a parking pass or a hike.
Which New Mexico hot springs sell day passes?
Blackstone Hotsprings, Hoosier Hot Springs & Inn, Indian Springs, Jemez Hot Springs and Jemez Springs Bath House and 4 more. Prices and reservation rules are on each page.
Which New Mexico hot springs need a hike?
Black Rock Hot Springs (0.25 mi), San Antonio Hot Springs (0.35 mi), Lightfeather Hot Spring (0.75 mi) and Manby Hot Springs (2 mi). Distances are one way unless noted on the page.
Which hot springs in New Mexico are open all year?
McCauley Warm Spring, San Francisco Hot Springs and Spence Hot Spring list year-round operation. Winter roads can still close, so check before driving.