Hot Springs Near Taos, New Mexico - 18 Within 100 Miles
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Hot springs near Taos include 18 options within 100 miles, from Manby in the Rio Grande Gorge to Ojo Caliente, the Jemez Mountains, and Pagosa Springs.
Eighteen hot springs sit within 100 miles of Taos across northern New Mexico and southern Colorado. The closest is Manby Hot Springs, a free pool in the Rio Grande Gorge about 15 miles northwest, reached by a steep trail from the canyon rim. Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs, roughly 30 miles southwest on NM-285, is a resort with five distinct mineral pools and lodging since the 1860s.
South toward Santa Fe, Ten Thousand Waves is about 55 miles with a Japanese-style soaking facility. The Jemez Mountains add six springs within 80 miles, including San Antonio Hot Springs at 129-degree source, the hottest in the radius, and Spence Hot Spring, both free pools in the Santa Fe National Forest. At the outer edge, the Pagosa Springs cluster in Colorado is about 100 miles north with four facilities along the San Juan River.
Manby Hot Springs is about 15 miles northwest of Taos in the Rio Grande Gorge, reached by a steep trail from the rim to the river. The free pool sits where geothermal water meets the Rio Grande. Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs, about 30 miles southwest on NM-285, is the closest developed option with five mineral pools.
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Are there free hot springs near Taos?
Seven of the 18 hot springs within 100 miles of Taos are free. Manby in the Rio Grande Gorge is the closest at 15 miles. Montezuma Hot Springs near Las Vegas, New Mexico, is about 55 miles east. In the Jemez Mountains, San Antonio, Spence, McCauley, and Soda Dam are all free backcountry pools within 80 miles.
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How far is Taos from the Jemez hot springs?
The Jemez Mountains hot springs are about 70 to 80 miles southwest of Taos via NM-68 and NM-4, roughly 90 minutes to two hours by car. San Antonio Hot Springs at 129-degree source is the hottest, reached by a 5-mile hike. Spence Hot Spring is a shorter hike. Jemez Springs Bath House is a drive-up facility in town.
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Which hot springs near Taos are good for families?
Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs, about 30 miles southwest, has five mineral pools with lodging and a restaurant in a historic resort setting. Ten Thousand Waves near Santa Fe, roughly 55 miles south, has private tubs and a communal pool. Both are developed facilities with changing rooms and supervised access.
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Can I reach Pagosa Springs hot springs from Taos?
Pagosa Springs, Colorado, is about 100 miles north of Taos via NM-285 and US-84 through Chama, roughly two hours by car. The Springs Resort on the San Juan River has 25 pools fed by the Mother Spring. Overlook and Healing Waters are also in town. The drive crosses the New Mexico and Colorado border through mountain valleys.
South on NM-68 and I-25, hot springs near Santa Fe overlap with the Jemez and Ojo Caliente corridors about 70 miles from Taos. North on US-285 and US-84, hot springs near Pagosa Springs add the Ouray and Durango clusters roughly 100 miles away.
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