Updated September 29, 2026

Hot Springs Near Santa Fe, New Mexico - 11 Within 100 Miles

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Hot springs near Santa Fe include 11 options within 100 miles, from Ten Thousand Waves in the foothills to the Jemez corridor and Ojo Caliente. Six are free.

People soaking at an outdoor hot spring pool in a resort setting at ojo santa fe spa in new mexico

Closest Hot Spring

Ten Thousand Waves, New Mexico

4 miles from Santa Fe

Hottest Hot Spring

San Antonio Hot Springs, New Mexico

129 °F

Closest Free Hot Spring

Montezuma Hot Springs, New Mexico

45 miles from Santa Fe

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Ten Thousand Waves, just 4 miles from the Santa Fe Plaza, is the closest of 11 hot springs near Santa Fe, a Japanese-style spa with private and communal outdoor tubs in the Sangre de Cristo foothills. Ojo Santa Fe Spa Resort, about 12 miles south on US-285, adds a second resort option within a short drive. The densest natural cluster sits west along the Jemez Scenic Byway on NM-4, about 50 miles from Santa Fe via NM-502 and NM-4 through the Valles Caldera. Spence Hot Spring, Soda Dam Hot Spring, and San Antonio Hot Springs are all free primitive pools in the Santa Fe National Forest, with San Antonio's 129-degree source the hottest within 100 miles. North of Santa Fe, Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs is 45 miles on US-285, a resort with five distinct mineral spring types including arsenic, iron, and lithia waters. Manby Hot Springs near Taos, about 70 miles north, is a free spring in the Rio Grande Gorge.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the closest hot spring to Santa Fe?

Ten Thousand Waves is about 4 miles from the Santa Fe Plaza on Hyde Park Road, a Japanese-style spa with private and communal outdoor tubs in the Sangre de Cristo foothills. Reservations are strongly recommended. Ojo Santa Fe Spa Resort, roughly 12 miles south on US-285, is the next closest option.

Are there free hot springs near Santa Fe?

Six of the 11 hot springs within 100 miles of Santa Fe are free. Montezuma Hot Springs near Las Vegas, NM, is about 45 miles northeast on I-25 with free stone-walled pools beside the Gallinas River. Spence, Soda Dam, and San Antonio Hot Springs are free primitive pools along the Jemez corridor on NM-4.

How far is Santa Fe from the Jemez hot springs?

The Jemez Scenic Byway hot springs are about 50 miles west of Santa Fe via NM-502 and NM-4, roughly one hour by car. Spence Hot Spring, Soda Dam, and San Antonio Hot Springs are free primitive pools along a 15-mile stretch through the Santa Fe National Forest at the edge of the Valles Caldera.

Can I visit Ojo Caliente as a day trip from Santa Fe?

Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs is about 45 miles north of Santa Fe on US-285, roughly one hour each way. The resort offers day passes for its mineral pools, which include five distinct spring types with varying mineral content. The drive north follows the Rio Grande through the Espanola Valley.

Which hot springs near Santa Fe are good for families?

Jemez Springs Bath House, about 50 miles west on NM-4, has private soaking rooms where families can manage their own experience. Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs, 45 miles north, has a public soaking area with multiple pool temperatures and a restaurant. Both have restrooms and changing areas on site.

South on I-25, hot springs near Albuquerque overlap with the Jemez corridor from a different starting point about 60 miles away. North on I-25 through Raton Pass, hot springs near Denver pick up the Colorado mountain corridor roughly 390 miles from Santa Fe.

More hot springs in New Mexico

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Turkey Creek Hot Springs, New Mexico

Turkey Creek Hot Springs is a 165-degree backcountry spring in the Gila Wilderness, reached by a strenuous 8.3-mile trail with river crossings and scrambling.

Soda Dam Hot Spring, New Mexico

Soda Dam is a 7,000-year-old travertine dam formed by 117-degree springs over the Jemez River, a free roadside geological wonder near Jemez Springs.

Hoosier Hot Springs and Inn, New Mexico

Hoosier Hot Springs is a 1937 boutique inn in Truth or Consequences with four private mineral pools at 104 degrees and five individually designed rooms.

Ojo Santa Fe Spa Resort, New Mexico

Spring-fed thermal pools resort southwest of Santa Fe on 77 acres. Communal pools, private tubs, waterside dining, and day soaking without reservations.

Ten Thousand Waves, New Mexico

Japanese-inspired onsen spa resort in the Santa Fe foothills with eight private tub suites, a communal bath, bodywork, a Japanese restaurant, and lodging.

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Hot Springs Glamp Camp, New Mexico

Gated T or C glamping camp with 24-hour mineral tubs at 107-111 degrees. Vintage RV rentals, yurt, dome, and hookup sites. Guests only, no walk-in day use.

Artesian Bath House & Trailer Court, New Mexico.

Artesian Bath House and Trailer Court, New Mexico

Historic bathhouse in Truth or Consequences open since 1930 with eight private ceramic tubs at 108 degrees from artesian wells. RV park and massage on site.

Fire Water Lodge, New Mexico

Restored 1920s motor court in Truth or Consequences with private mineral tubs at 105-108 degrees. Lodging only, spa services available on site.

Pelican Spa, New Mexico

Truth or Consequences motel with five private indoor mineral tubs at 105 degrees. Overnight guests soak free; walk-in soaking $15-25 per hour. Pet-friendly.

Montezuma Hot Springs, New Mexico

Free cement soaking tubs at 94-120 degrees, 5 miles from Las Vegas NM, beside the Gallinas River. Nine tubs, easy roadside access, open until 10pm.

San Francisco Hot Springs, New Mexico

Free pools at 100-120 degrees on the San Francisco River in Gila National Forest near Glenwood. Trail 250, river crossing required, restroom at trailhead.

Sierra Grande, New Mexico

Spa hotel in downtown Truth or Consequences with four private mineral tubs at 104 degrees. Walk-in soaking $30, full spa, restaurant, Ted Turner Reserves.

Natural hot springs pools with clear water surrounded by rocks at jordan hot spring in new mexico

Jordan Hot Spring, New Mexico

Free backcountry spring in the Gila Wilderness, 13.9-mile round trip from TJ Corral. Pools at 94-100 degrees, 15 river crossings. No facilities.

Gila Hot Springs Campground, New Mexico

Private campground beside the West Fork Gila River with three natural rock pools at 101-104 degrees. Day use $8, camping $12/night, near Gila Cliff Dwellings.

Manby Hot Springs, New Mexico

Free primitive pools at 90-100 degrees on the Rio Grande, 12 miles from Taos, at stagecoach ruins. 4.1-mile hike, no facilities, flood and poison ivy risk.

McCauley Warm Springs, New Mexico

Free primitive pools at 87-95 degrees in Santa Fe National Forest, 7 miles north of Jemez Springs. 3.5-mile hike, day use only, no facilities.

San Antonio Hot Springs, New Mexico

Free primitive pools at 95-110 degrees in Santa Fe National Forest near Jemez Springs. Short trail, seasonal road closure, no facilities, clothing optional.

Jemez Springs Bath House, New Mexico

Village non-profit bathhouse in Jemez Springs since 1876. Eight private tubs, soaks from $12, massage and wraps on site. Ages 14 and up, closed Wednesdays.

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Hot Springs Near Santa Fe, New Mexico - 11 Within 100 Miles

Hot Springs Near Santa Fe, New Mexico

Closest Hot Springs to Santa Fe, New Mexico

Ten Thousand Waves, New Mexico

Ojo Santa Fe Spa Resort, New Mexico

Montezuma Hot Springs, New Mexico

McCauley Warm Springs, New Mexico

Spence Hot Spring, New Mexico