Our original plan was to head for Ojo Caliente Springs in New Mexico. It’s our favorite hot spring place. Unfortunately they had a fire and are closed til next year. However, this forced us to explore a new spot in New Mexico. And lucky us we found Jemez Hot Springs.
This little gem is located in the Jemez Mountains near the Apache Reservation. This hot spring has 4 pools all varying temperatures between 95 and 105. We soaked for 2 hours and just about had the entire place to ourselves. (It is the most expensive of the hot springs we’ve tried so far. They charge by the hour rather than a day use).
Ned enjoying a fresh strawberry smoothie while soaking.
I loved the natural jade and turquoise colored waters. The setting definitely had a zen vibe with different altars and goddesses overlooking the waters.
Here’s some more photos of property - (Ned is hiding in one of them).
Here’s the original bath house on the property built in the late 1800’s. It was in operation and open to the public until the flood of 1941. It was originally called “The Giggling Springs”.
New Mexico is closed for travel to out of state visitors, unless you quarantine for 14 days or have proof of a covid test. We took a test the day before we left (it was negative) so fortunately we are allowed to visit. However, all the State Parks are closed to non New Mexico residents. That leaves us Federal Campgrounds or private ones. As luck would have it we pulled into a Forest Service campsite 4 miles from Jemez Springs. It’s a very tiny campground and it filled up right after we arrived. Whew...we’re camped right next to the Jemez River. I have no idea where we’ll end up tomorrow night. We’ll still be in New Mexico and are hoping to find a campsite at another forest service campground.
