Soda Dam
117°F
Source water (NOAA)
Short walk
Easy access
Free
No fee reported
A travertine dam across the Jemez River beside the highway, fed by springs near 117 F. People soak where the hot water mixes with the river, and a piped pool near the waterfall is warmer. Temperature varies by spot.
01 · Before you go
Plan your visit
What to expect on the ground: rules, facilities and when to go.
- Parking
- Busy
- SeasonWinter weather may affect NM-4; river current is strong in spring runoff.
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
A June 2026 wildfire closed NM-4 between mileposts 27 and 40, then reopened with pilot cars between mileposts 27 and 33. No Soda Dam closure found as of 2026-10-18, but soaking conditions and rules are informal.
Source water is reported at 117 F and can scald. The travertine is fragile and climbing is prohibited. Strong current in runoff.
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03 · Route
Getting there
Nearest town: Jemez Springs.
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On NM-4 about 5 miles north of Jemez Springs.
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A pullout holds roughly 8 to 10 vehicles, with a short walk to the formation.
35.7930, −106.6850 · nearest town Jemez Springs, NM
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
- hotspringsguides.com (soaking, temperature, parking, hazards, directions)
- jemezsprings.org (location, overview)
- ladailypost.com (2026 highway closure)
