San Antonio Hot Springs
105–110°F
Pool temperatures
0.6mi
Hike, one way
Free
No fee reported
Four cascading pools in a red canyon in the Jemez Mountains, reached by a short walk from the end of a rough Forest Service road. Upper pools are the hottest at roughly 105 to 110 F.
01 · Before you go
Plan your visit
What to expect on the ground: rules, facilities and when to go.
- 4 pools
- ModerateSpring and fall; early morning or late afternoon for quiet.
- SeasonForest Road 376 has had a spring closure to motor vehicles (March 3 to July 1 in 2025). Locals report the gate usually closes for winter by about 1 December, so call the Jemez Ranger District before a late-autumn or winter trip.
Best time to go. Spring and fall; early morning or late afternoon for quiet.
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 Santa Fe National Forest.
Checked 22 Oct · updated daily
The McCauley Springs Fire (June 2026) closure notices did not name San Antonio or Forest Road 376 in the pages reviewed. For 2025, the road to the trailhead reopened to vehicles July 1. No specific 2026 closure found on 2026-10-18; check Santa Fe NF alerts.
Rough road after rain, no facilities at the springs. Pools are very warm at the top.
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03 · Route
Getting there
Nearest town: Jemez Springs. Then a 0.6-mile hike, one way.
- 1
From NM-4 take NM-126, then Forest Road 376 north for about 7 miles to the San Antonio Hot Springs Trailhead.
- 2
A high-clearance vehicle is recommended, then walk about 0.6 miles.
35.9380, −106.6460 · nearest town Jemez Springs, NM
These coordinates are for the spring itself, not the parking area. Navigate to the trailhead named in the directions.
04 · Where to stay
Stay nearby
Start early and stay close. Places to stay near Jemez Springs, from campgrounds to cabins.
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Checked against 3 sources, with closures, wildfires and weather warnings re-checked daily.Show sourcesShare your photosSuggest an update
- findinghotsprings.com (hike, pools, temperature, fee, crowds, best time)
- theoutbound.com (trailhead and directions, road)
- ladailypost.com (2025 road closure dates)
