Faywood Hot Springs
Faywood Hot Springs reaches 129°F — 67 degrees above ambient air temperature — making it one of southwestern New Mexico's hottest thermal discharges. USGS confirms 52°C with moderate TDS of 384 mg/L and near-neutral pH of 7.1. Also known as Bull Spring, Mimbres Hot Springs, and Hudson Hot Springs, this roadside spring sits at 5,000 feet in Grant County.
The spring emerges in the broad, open basin between the Mimbres Mountains and the Florida Mountains, roughly 2 miles northeast of US 180. City of Rocks State Park lies just south, where volcanic tuff has weathered into dramatic columnar formations. The surrounding terrain is Chihuahuan Desert grassland at 5,000 feet, with yucca, cholla, and scattered mesquite. Annual rainfall of 8.8 inches falls mostly during the July-September monsoon. Views stretch across the Mimbres Valley toward distant mountain ranges.
The hot springs have been used since the time of the Mimbres culture, a Mogollon people who inhabited the valley from roughly 200 to 1150 CE and are known for their distinctive black-on-white pottery. The site has operated under various names reflecting successive ownership. Faywood became a resort destination in the early 1900s. The springs currently operate as a private soaking facility with clothing-optional pools of varying temperatures.
Faywood Hot Springs operates as a commercial facility with admission fees. Clothing-optional soaking is standard, with both private and communal pools available. City of Rocks State Park, half a mile east, offers camping and makes a natural companion visit. Winter soaking is particularly pleasant, as daytime highs average in the 50s. Book private tubs in advance during holiday weekends.
Is Faywood Hot Springs worth visiting?
Best for
- Hot spring soaking
- Easy day trips
The water at Faywood Hot Springs is neutral (pH 7.1) with 384 mg/L total dissolved solids.