Langford Hot Springs
Checked October 2026 · Sources
Langford Hot Springs is a $15 to $30 developed soak in the Big Bend National Park, Texas: 105 F water at the source.
- $15 to $30
- Developed
- No pets
"The following weather-related road closures are in effect until futher notice: ... Hot Springs Road"
Drive times computed with GraphHopper; map data OpenStreetMap contributors.
The facts
- Water
- 105 F at the source, not the pool
"Heated by geothermal processes and emerging at 105° F., the water carries dissolved mineral salts"
Quoted from the National Park Service, checked Oct 12, 2026 - Fee
"Private Vehicle: $30.00. Admits one private, non-commercial vehicle (15 passenger capacity or less); valid for 7 days. ... Per Person: $15.00. Admits one individual. Typically used for bicyclists and pedestrians; valid for 7 days."
Quoted from the National Park Service, checked Oct 12, 2026- Hours
- Not posted by the operatorChecked on the National Park Service, checked Oct 14, 2026
- Permit or reservation
- No reservation needed.
"There are no reservations required for entering Big Bend National Park."
Quoted from the National Park Service, checked Oct 14, 2026 - Clothing
- Not posted by the agencyChecked on the National Park Service, checked Oct 11, 2026
- Dogs
"Pets are not allowed on trails, off roads, or on the river."
Quoted from the National Park Service, checked Oct 11, 2026- Managed by
- National Park Service, Big Bend National Park
- Closures
- Park Service current conditions
- Last checked
- October 2026
Trail and trailhead
The National Park Service says:
"From the trailhead, the hot spring is a 0.5 mile round trip."
Quoted from the National Park Service, checked Oct 14, 2026
Water temperature
105 F at the source, from National Park Service, Big Bend National Park, Soak in the Springs page. That is where the water leaves the ground; the pool you sit in is cooler.
"Heated by geothermal processes and emerging at 105° F., the water carries dissolved mineral salts"
Quoted from the National Park Service, checked Oct 12, 2026
Fees, hours and rules
Do you have to pay to go to Langford Hot Springs?
Yes.
"Private Vehicle: $30.00. Admits one private, non-commercial vehicle (15 passenger capacity or less); valid for 7 days. ... Per Person: $15.00. Admits one individual. Typically used for bicyclists and pedestrians; valid for 7 days."
Quoted from the National Park Service, checked Oct 12, 2026
How much is a day pass at Langford Hot Springs?
- Private Vehicle (park entrance)
- $30.00
Admits one private, non-commercial vehicle (15 passenger capacity or less); valid for 7 days.
Quoted from the National Park Service, checked Oct 14, 2026
Do you need a permit or reservation for Langford Hot Springs?
No reservation needed.
"There are no reservations required for entering Big Bend National Park."
Quoted from the National Park Service, checked Oct 14, 2026
Pets and clothing
"Pets are not allowed on trails, off roads, or on the river."
Quoted from the National Park Service, checked Oct 11, 2026
Not posted by the agency.
Checked on the National Park Service, checked Oct 11, 2026
Seasons and winter access
Road and gate closures: check Park Service current conditions.
Before you go
- Day pass: Private Vehicle (park entrance) $30.00.
- No reservation needed.
- Status as of Oct 14, 2026: The following weather-related road closures are in effect until futher notice: ... Hot Springs Road
- Dogs: Pets are not allowed on trails, off roads, or on the river.
- Check Park Service current conditions before you drive.
Getting there
Both open at Langford Hot Springs.
Camping near Langford Hot Springs
"Overnight camping in the area of the Hot Springs is prohibited."
Quoted from the National Park Service, checked Oct 14, 2026
Questions
Is Langford Hot Springs free?
"Private Vehicle: $30.00. Admits one private, non-commercial vehicle (15 passenger capacity or less); valid for 7 days. ... Per Person: $15.00. Admits one individual. Typically used for bicyclists and pedestrians; valid for 7 days."Quoted from the National Park Service, checked Oct 12, 2026
Is Langford Hot Springs clothing optional?
Can I bring my dog?
"Pets are not allowed on trails, off roads, or on the river."Quoted from the National Park Service, checked Oct 11, 2026
Can you camp at Langford Hot Springs?
"Overnight camping in the area of the Hot Springs is prohibited."Quoted from the National Park Service, checked Oct 14, 2026
Do you need a permit or reservation?
"There are no reservations required for entering Big Bend National Park."Quoted from the National Park Service, checked Oct 14, 2026
Sources and last checked
Page last checked October 2026 (the oldest date below).
- nps.gov/bibe/planyourvisit/soakinthesprings.htm: water temperature, clothing (not posted), trail, campingChecked Oct 11, 2026 and Oct 12, 2026 and Oct 14, 2026
- nps.gov/bibe/planyourvisit/fees.htm: fee, permit or reservation, day pass pricesChecked Oct 12, 2026 and Oct 14, 2026
- nps.gov/bibe/planyourvisit/pets.htm: dogsChecked Oct 11, 2026
- Photo: National Park Service Digital Image Archives, Wikimedia Commons, Public domainChecked by eye Oct 12, 2026