Outdoors NearbySan Antonio Hot Springs
Terraced rock pools on a hillside above the San Antonio Creek valley in the Jemez Mountains. The road in is rough and may be closed in winter. San Antonio Hot Springs costs nothing to visit. The pools are a 0.35-mile hike from San Antonio Hot Springs Trailhead.
| Access | Free, public land Reached by about 5 miles of Forest Road 376 and a short trail. Forest roads in the Santa Fe NF may be gated in winter. |
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| Type | Natural spring |
| Location | La Cueva, NM Managed by USFS Santa Fe NF (Jemez Ranger District) Directions (approximate location; check the official map) |
| Water | 129 °F at the source (USGS/NOAA survey, 1980) |
| Season | Seasonal forest road closures generally occur between December and May |
| Hike | 0.35 miles one way from San Antonio Hot Springs Trailhead (FR 376) 0.7 miles out and back from a small parking lot. |
| Parking | Small lot; no restrooms or drinking water |
| Website | fs.usda.gov |
Best time to soak: San Antonio Hot Springs
From Albuquerque, NM it is roughly 59 miles north as the crow flies.
Most people soak in the cooler months. From October to April average highs around La Cueva stay at 38 to 59 °F, with nights down to 9 °F. With lows at 9 to 30 °F from October to May, bring warm layers for getting out of the water. July is the wettest month with about 9 days of rain or snow.
| Month | High | Low | Rain days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38 °F | 9 °F | 5 |
| Feb | 40 °F | 13 °F | 5 |
| Mar | 48 °F | 19 °F | 5 |
| Apr | 56 °F | 24 °F | 3 |
| May | 65 °F | 30 °F | 3 |
| Jun | 75 °F | 37 °F | 3 |
| Jul | 77 °F | 44 °F | 9 |
| Aug | 75 °F | 43 °F | 8 |
| Sep | 69 °F | 36 °F | 5 |
| Oct | 59 °F | 27 °F | 4 |
| Nov | 47 °F | 18 °F | 4 |
| Dec | 38 °F | 10 °F | 5 |
More to do nearby
- Jemez Falls (waterfall, 9 mi)
- Los Alamos Skating Rink (ice rink, 18 mi)
Pack for the hot springs
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- Spence Hot Spring Free
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- Jemez Springs Bath House Day pass
- Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs Day pass
- Manby Hot Springs Free
- Black Rock Hot Springs Free
- Montezuma Hot Springs Free
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Waterfalls nearby
- Jemez Falls (9 mi)
- Upper Frijoles Falls (25 mi)
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 San Antonio Hot Springs?
Yes. San Antonio Hot Springs is on public land with no soaking fee; small lot; no restrooms or drinking water.
How hot is San Antonio Hot Springs?
129 °F at the source (USGS/NOAA survey, 1980). Pool temperatures are usually lower than at the source and change with the season.
How long is the hike to San Antonio Hot Springs?
0.35 miles one way from San Antonio Hot Springs Trailhead (FR 376). 0.7 miles out and back from a small parking lot.
When is San Antonio Hot Springs open?
Seasonal forest road closures generally occur between December and May.
How far is San Antonio Hot Springs from Albuquerque?
About 59 miles from Albuquerque in a straight line; the drive is longer.