McCauley Hot Springs
Address: Jemez Springs, NM 87025
Website: Spence Hot Springs
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5 out 5 stars) Great Hot Springs Rating
Website: Spence Hot Springs
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5 out 5 stars) Great Hot Springs Rating
General Description: McCauley Hot Springs is also known as Spence Hot Springs is a beautiful scenic natural wonder. It is one of the most heavily visited of primitive hot springs. This is an easy hike hot springs. Spring maintains 95 degree temps. This is a popular hot springs so be prepared for soaking with many people.
Location: Located seven miles north of Jemez Springs,, New Mexico. To get to the spring use Highway 4 about seven miles noth of the Village of Jemez Springs. Large parking lot on the east side of highway 4, follow the short trail down to the river and up the other side to the springs.
Directions: From Santa Fe, New Mexico take US-84 W and NM-502 to E Jemez Rd 32 min (29.2 mi)
Turn right onto E Jemez Rd 7 min (5.6 mi) Take NM-4 W to your destination in Sandoval County
42 min (29.5 mi) Turn left 34 s (210 ft)Spence Hot Springs
Turn right onto E Jemez Rd 7 min (5.6 mi) Take NM-4 W to your destination in Sandoval County
42 min (29.5 mi) Turn left 34 s (210 ft)Spence Hot Springs
Accessibility: McCauley Hot Springs is an easy hike from the parking lot. The hot spring is located one quarter mile off NM State Highway 4.
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Hot Springs: McCauley Hot Springs maintains a 95 degree temperature the water has been cooling for the last several years and is considered to be a warm spring at approximately body temperature.
Hot Spring Tips: Open all year. Day use only no overnight camping. Bring your bathing suit. Nudity is against the law. No glass containers. Bring a trash bag because there is trash that usually needs to be picked up. Visitors should avoid getting water in their noses to minimize the risk of contracting a potentially fatal parasitic amoeba called Naegleria Fowleri, common in warm springs. This hot springs is pet friendly. Dogs need to be on a leash. No dogs in hot springs.
Youtube Video on McCauley Hot Springs is below.