Gila Hot Springs Campground
101–104°F
Pool temperatures
Drive-up
Easy access
Paid
Fees apply
Three natural rock-walled pools beside the West Fork Gila River, run by a family campground near the Gila Cliff Dwellings. Day users pay a small fee for a two-hour soak, and swimsuits are required in daylight.
01 · Before you go
Plan your visit
What to expect on the ground: rules, facilities and when to go.
- No dogs
- Swimsuits required
- Camping nearbyAbout 12 primitive campsites with picnic tables and fire rings; no hookups, electricity or showers on site.
- Picnic area & parking
- 3 pools
- HoursDay use 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Open in winterOpen year-round per owners; day use 8am to 6pm. Winter guide
- FeesDay use $8 per person with a 2-hour limit; camping $12 per person per night including pool access. Cash only per one guide.
Best time to go. Open year-round per the owners' welcome; after dark swimsuits become optional.
02 · Live
Conditions
Access status, weather and hazards. Closure feeds are checked automatically every morning.
Access
No closures reported
No closure, fire or weather warning found in Forest Service, wildfire (NIFC) or National Weather Service feeds. That isn't confirmation it's open, so check with the resort.
Checked 22 Oct · updated daily
Visitor listings and guides indicate it was open as of 2026; no closure found on 2026-10-18. Confirm hours locally as there is no official website found.
Source water is much hotter (140-154 F) but is not accessible to guests. No cell service.
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03 · Route
Getting there
Nearest town: Gila.
- 1
On the West Fork Gila River at 144 West Fork Rd near Mimbres, about 40 miles north of Silver City and a few miles from Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument.
- 2
Doc Campbell's Post is about 0.4 miles away.
33.1990, −108.2090 · nearest town Gila, NM
04 · Where to stay
Stay nearby
Make a night of it. Places to stay near Gila, from campgrounds to cabins.
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- hotspringsguides.com (pools, fee, hours, clothing, dogs, camping, land manager, directions)
- app.ioverlander.com (open status, location, camping)
- thedyrt.com (status, amenities)
