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Spence Hot Springs
📍 Santa Fe NF, Jemez Mountains
⚠️ SAFETY NOTICE
- Hot springs can cause severe thermal burns. Water temperatures may exceed 140°F.
- Risk of Naegleria fowleri (brain-eating amoeba) — do not submerge your head in wild springs.
- Unstable ground near geothermal features can collapse without warning. Stay on paths.
- Water quality is not tested or guaranteed — soak at your own risk. PeakScout does not inspect or certify any hot springs.
🌤️ Current Weather at Location
Weather data unavailable
Current Weather at River
Wind
21 mph
Gusts —
Crosswinds — adjust casting angle
Humidity
22%
Dry conditions
Pressure
1019 mb
High pressure — fish may be active
Daylight / Hatches
☀️ 4:50 AM
🌅 7:13 PM
Prime hatch windows near these times
Weather data sourced from NWS. Radar imagery is near-real-time.
PeakScout weather data does not replace official NWS forecasts.
POOL TEMPERATURE
🌡️ 95–100°F
Geothermal spring temperature
ADMISSION
💵 Free
🕐 Dawn to dusk
SAFETY WARNINGS — READ BEFORE VISITING
- ⚠️ Crowded on weekends — plan for limited parking
- ⚠️ No facilities — pack out all waste
- ⚠️ Trail can be slippery when wet
🗓️ Seasonal Access
Open year-round; best spring and fall; snow possible in winter
🚗 Getting There
Hike 0.5 miles on Trail 114 from parking on NM-4 near Jemez Springs — parking fills fast on weekends
🏗️ Facilities
Natural tiered rock poolsNo facilities
🗺️ Nearby
TRAILS
🥾 Spence Trail🥾 East Fork Jemez Trail🥾 Jemez Falls Trail
CAMPGROUNDS
⛺ Jemez Falls Campground⛺ McCauley Hot Springs Campground
📍 Location
Coordinates: 35.857200, -106.667800
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Lat 35.857200 / Lng -106.667800
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