Jemez Hot Springs
Checked October 2026 · Sources
Jemez Hot Springs is a $25 developed soak in Sandoval County, New Mexico, about 76 minutes' drive from Albuquerque: 169 F water at the source (1980 survey), snow likely November to April.
- Day pass $25
- Developed
- No pets
about 76 min
59.7 mi from Albuquerque, no traffic
Drive times computed with GraphHopper; map data OpenStreetMap contributors.
The facts
- Water
- 169 F at the source, not the poolQuoted from the NOAA Thermal Springs List, checked Oct 11, 2026 (1980 survey), entry JEMEZ SPRINGS
- Day pass
"1 Hour Property Pass/Soak: $25 per person."
Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 11, 2026- Hours
"(New hours effective April 13, 2026) Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 10:00 am to 5:00 pm Friday, Saturday 9:00 am to 7:00 pm Sunday 9:00 am to 6:00 pm CLOSED ON TUESDAYS"
Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 14, 2026- Permit or reservation
- No reservation needed.
"WE OPERATE ON A FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVE BASIS. WALK-INS ONLY, WE DO NOT TAKE RESERVATIONS."
Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 14, 2026 - Clothing
"Swimwear is required at all times."
Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 11, 2026- Dogs
"Pets are not allowed on property."
Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 11, 2026- Snow
- Likely November to AprilComputed from NOAA snowfall, 2023 to 2026 seasons
- Run by
- The operator, jemezhotsprings.com
- Last checked
- October 2026
Water temperature
169 F at the source, from NOAA's Thermal Springs List (1980 survey). That is where the water leaves the ground; the pool you sit in is cooler.
Quoted from the NOAA Thermal Springs List, checked Oct 11, 2026 (1980 survey), entry JEMEZ SPRINGS
Fees, hours and rules
Do you have to pay to go to Jemez Hot Springs?
Yes.
"1 Hour Property Pass/Soak: $25 per person."
Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 11, 2026
How much is a day pass at Jemez Hot Springs?
- 1 Hour Property Pass/Soak
- $25 per person
- 2 Hour Property Pass/Soak
- $50 per person
Individuals 14 years and older are welcome.
Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 14, 2026
When is Jemez Hot Springs open?
"(New hours effective April 13, 2026) Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 10:00 am to 5:00 pm Friday, Saturday 9:00 am to 7:00 pm Sunday 9:00 am to 6:00 pm CLOSED ON TUESDAYS"
Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 14, 2026
Do you need a permit or reservation for Jemez Hot Springs?
No reservation needed.
"WE OPERATE ON A FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVE BASIS. WALK-INS ONLY, WE DO NOT TAKE RESERVATIONS."
Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 14, 2026
Pets and clothing
"Pets are not allowed on property."
Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 11, 2026
"Swimwear is required at all times."
Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 11, 2026
Seasons and winter access
Snow likely November to April at the spring.
Computed from NOAA snowfall, 2023 to 2026 seasons
Road and gate closures: check the operator's website.
Before you go
- Day pass: 1 Hour Property Pass/Soak $25 per person; 2 Hour Property Pass/Soak $50 per person.
- No reservation needed.
- Hours: (New hours effective April 13, 2026) Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 10:00 am to 5:00 pm Friday, Saturday 9:00 am to 7:00 pm Sunday 9:00 am to 6:00 pm CLOSED ON TUESDAYS
- Snow likely November to April.
- Clothing: Swimwear is required at all times.
- Dogs: Pets are not allowed on property.
- Check operator website (no feed) before you drive.
Getting there
Drive times from each town's center, no traffic (computed).
Both open at Jemez Hot Springs.
Nearby hot springs (6)
Questions
Is Jemez Hot Springs free?
"1 Hour Property Pass/Soak: $25 per person."Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 11, 2026
Is Jemez Hot Springs clothing optional?
"Swimwear is required at all times."Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 11, 2026
Can I bring my dog?
"Pets are not allowed on property."Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 11, 2026
Is Jemez Hot Springs open, and what are the hours?
"(New hours effective April 13, 2026) Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 10:00 am to 5:00 pm Friday, Saturday 9:00 am to 7:00 pm Sunday 9:00 am to 6:00 pm CLOSED ON TUESDAYS"Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 14, 2026
Do you need a permit or reservation?
"WE OPERATE ON A FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVE BASIS. WALK-INS ONLY, WE DO NOT TAKE RESERVATIONS."Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 14, 2026
Sources and last checked
Page last checked October 2026 (the oldest date below).
- ncei.noaa.gov/access/metadata/landing-page/bin/iso: water temperatureChecked Oct 11, 2026
- jemezhotsprings.com: fee, hours, permit or reservation, dogs, day pass pricesChecked Oct 11, 2026 and Oct 14, 2026
- jemezhotsprings.com/our-policy: clothingChecked Oct 11, 2026
- Drive times from Albuquerque, Santa Fe, Taos: computed with GraphHopper 11.1, car profile, no trafficOpenStreetMap extract of Oct 12, 2026
- Snow months (Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr): computed from NOAA snowfall, 2023 to 2026 seasonsMethod page explains the rule