New Mexico

Description

The water pours out of metal pipes from a hillside at around 105 degrees. There are several rock lined pools going down the hillside, the largest pool being big enough for 10 people to soak. Cows are grazing all around, the water is pristine, the tubs have a sandy bottom which you can see clearly, amazing views of the valley, and mtns. Just don’t go on a weekend.

Photos: http://www.flickr.com/photos/prabhukhalsa/2640137398/

Nearest Address

At the north end of forest road 376 near Jemez Springs, NM.

Directions from Nearest Address

From Jemez Springs follow hwy 4 north to state road 126, head west on 126 for 3 miles, then turn north up forest road 376. For this part you’ll need a high clearance vehicle, we saw several compact cars make it, but I wouldn’t recommend it. The spring is at the north end of 376. a 5 1/2 mile hike if you choose not to take the car. At the end of 376 you’ll cross a creek on your right, and scramble up a steep hill to the springs.

Vital Information

Hours Spring is Open:

Supposed to be day use only, but people seem to camp here anyway. 376 is closed in winter.

GPS:

35.938 N, 106.646 W

Map Link: San Antonio Hot Spring Map

Submitted by: Victoria Gray

Description

Hot springs–consisting of three pools at different temperatures. The top springs, consist of a pool of hot water — temperature is unknown (to me) at this time, this pool feeds into both lower pools. Top pool has vegetation on lower end of it and is the smallest pool. The second pool, is warm, has more vegetation and contains Rio Grande Silvery Minnows (endangered species). However, the minnows don’t seem to be bothered by visitors enjoying the springs! Just keep in mind and respect that they are endangered and protected. The third pool is quite a bit cooler, and as it goes down the mountain, it feeds into the creek below which later feeds into the Rio Grande River. ….Sacred place of Native Americans! Petroglyphs in the area!

Nearest Address

Between Battleship Rock and Jemez Falls, in Jemez Springs, New Mexico.

Directions from Nearest Address

Just follow the trails, which are clearly marked from Battleship Rock and Jemez Falls!

Vital Information

Hours Spring is Open:

Year round at Battleship Rock (west/southwest of the springs). However, it is a three mile hike, to and from it! Seasonal, if parking at camping area at Jemez Falls, which opens in the Spring, closed in Winter –however, hike is shorter from campgrounds (which is north/northeast of the springs)!

GPS:

N 35.828357 and W -106.642257

Map Link: McCauley Hot Springs Map

Submitted by: Annette R. Grant

Ranchos de Taos Hot Spring has not been open to the public for many years. It is in Trust now with Native peoples.

Description:

Pristine and magical.

Nearest Address

Go to the end of Hotspring road, continue straight on the dirt road. Park where the road bends and walk about .5 mile on the dirt road on the right. Round waist deep natural pool overflowing into concrete basins, that once used to be a resort.

Directions from Nearest Address

N/A

Vital Information

Hours Spring is Open:

Anytime

Map Link: Ranchos Hot Springs Map

GPS: N/A

Submitted by: Vera