Outdoors NearbyPelican Spa
Four indoor mineral baths at a lodging spa on Pershing Street, open to guests and walk-ins. Pelican Spa is open to day visitors for a fee.
| Access | Day passes for the public Walk-in bathers welcome; book a tub in the lobby. |
|---|---|
| Type | Bathhouse, 4 pools |
| Location | Truth or Consequences, NM Managed by Private operator Directions (approximate location; check the official map) |
| Water | 113 °F at the source (USGS/NOAA survey, 1980) |
| Prices | Soak, 1 hour: $15 (one person, before tax) Soak, 1 hour: $25 (two people, before tax) Soak card: $50 (six 1-hour soaks) Checked October 2026 on the operator's site |
| Ages | children 5 and older with constant supervision |
| Facilities | lodging |
| Website | pelican-spa.com |
| Phone | 575-894-0055 |
Best time to soak: Pelican Spa
From Las Cruces, NM it is roughly 63 miles northwest as the crow flies.
From December to January average highs near Truth or Consequences stay at 57 to 58 °F, with nights down to 27 °F. From December to January lows average 27 to 28 °F, so paths and decks around the pools can ice over and dirt roads may close. From May to September highs reach 88 to 97 °F. Many people skip midday soaks in summer and come back after sunset.
| Month | High | Low | Rain days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 58 °F | 27 °F | 1 |
| Feb | 64 °F | 31 °F | 2 |
| Mar | 71 °F | 38 °F | 1 |
| Apr | 79 °F | 45 °F | 1 |
| May | 88 °F | 54 °F | 1 |
| Jun | 97 °F | 63 °F | 1 |
| Jul | 97 °F | 68 °F | 5 |
| Aug | 95 °F | 66 °F | 5 |
| Sep | 89 °F | 59 °F | 4 |
| Oct | 79 °F | 47 °F | 2 |
| Nov | 67 °F | 35 °F | 1 |
| Dec | 57 °F | 28 °F | 2 |
More to do nearby
- Carol Wheeler Dog Park (dog park, 1 mi)
- Ralph Edwards Park Skatepark (skatepark, 1 mi)
- Garcia Falls (waterfall, 28 mi)
Pack for the hot springs
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More hot springs nearby
- Indian Springs Day pass
- Sierra Grande Lodge Day pass
- Blackstone Hotsprings Day pass
- Fire Water Lodge Guests only
- Hoosier Hot Springs & Inn Day pass
- Hot Springs Glamp Camp Guests only
- Riverbend Hot Springs Day pass
- Spellbound Springs Guests only
All hot springs near Las Cruces · All hot springs in New Mexico
Sources
Access, prices and rules come from these official pages, checked October 2026. Hot springs close for weather, repairs or high water, so confirm before you go.
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Frequently asked questions
Do you have to pay at Pelican Spa?
Soak, 1 hour: $15 (one person, before tax), Soak, 1 hour: $25 (two people, before tax) and Soak card: $50 (six 1-hour soaks), according to the operator as of October 2026. Prices change, so check before you go.
How hot is Pelican Spa?
113 °F at the source (USGS/NOAA survey, 1980). Pool temperatures are usually lower than at the source and change with the season.
How far is Pelican Spa from Las Cruces?
About 63 miles from Las Cruces in a straight line; the drive is longer.