New Mexico has plenty of spots in nature to sit back and relax in a beautiful atmosphere, but these hot springs in the Santa Fe National Forest will relax your muscles and give you an experience unlike anything else. These springs might have gotten a bad rep at one point for being a bit rowdy, but things have calmed down and now the underrated spring is the perfect natural oasis. Get ready to be engulfed in beauty; this spring might just become your new favorite spot.
Welcome to Spence Hot Springs!
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This amazing spring is located just 7 miles from Jemez Springs. There are no signs for the springs, so look out for a small parking lot on the side of the road when you’ve gone this far.
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To get to the hot springs is a short, but somewhat difficult 0.6-mile trek.
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Once you get up to the top of the steep hill, you’ll find amazing pools surrounded by luscious mountains.
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At just 100 degrees Fahrenheit, these pools are the perfect temperature to kick back and relax in beautiful scenery.
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Spence Hot Springs are quite popular since they’re so beautiful and easily accessible. Each pool can accommodate about a dozen people, and you’ll often find that many within them.
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For a more solitary time, try visiting the springs in the early morning. This is one of the best spots for New Mexico sunrises.
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If you thought New Mexico was only full of deserts, you must experience the ultimate natural oasis that is Spence Hot Springs. It might even become your new favorite hangout spot!
craigclark/TripAdvisor Spence Hot Springs is located in the Santa Fe National Forest, off Highway 4. You can learn more by visiting the National Forest Service website right here.
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Spence Hot Springs is located in the Santa Fe National Forest, off Highway 4. You can learn more by visiting the National Forest Service website right here.
If you’re looking for even more hot springs in the Land of Enchantment, here are 12 that are sure to relax you.
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