Gila Hot Springs, New Mexico
Posted: Mon Apr 11, 2016 7:41 amWe took a little trip this weekend to get out of town, this time to New Mexico & the Gila Hot Springs. It's located near the Gila Cliff Dwellings, about 40 miles north of Silver City if you take 15 out of town. I don't recommend taking 15, but instead take the (slightly) longer drive through the Mimbres valley, to save wear & tear on your vehicle & nerves. 15 is a shorter drive, but it's 25 mph most of the way due to hills, curves & switch-backs, really nasty. The elevation at the campground is about 6,500', so it's still cool in the evening & mornings.
Prices are reasonable at $6 per person per night, which gives access to the pools. Day use is $5 per person if you just want to stay for a little & take a dip.
The campground only has a about 12 spaces, so it's best to go online & reserve a space. There are three pools which vary from about 101 to 104 degrees, plus there's the "Water Dragon" which has 150 degree potable water for dish washing or tea making. It's a nice quiet place & the owners do a great job. There are no hook-ups, so bring what you need for food & drinks.
We were camped next to the Gila River, so the sound of running water was a nice change from what we have in Tucson all year. It was 95 degrees at home last week....
It's just beginning to bloom & leaf out now, so spring is starting there.
There's a great little breakfast place in Mimbres if you pass by. Excellent food & good prices (the huevos rancheros are $6.75 & plenty filling).
Nice trip for your wish list. Round trip from Tucson was 515 miles the way we did it.
Prices are reasonable at $6 per person per night, which gives access to the pools. Day use is $5 per person if you just want to stay for a little & take a dip.
The campground only has a about 12 spaces, so it's best to go online & reserve a space. There are three pools which vary from about 101 to 104 degrees, plus there's the "Water Dragon" which has 150 degree potable water for dish washing or tea making. It's a nice quiet place & the owners do a great job. There are no hook-ups, so bring what you need for food & drinks.
We were camped next to the Gila River, so the sound of running water was a nice change from what we have in Tucson all year. It was 95 degrees at home last week....
It's just beginning to bloom & leaf out now, so spring is starting there.
There's a great little breakfast place in Mimbres if you pass by. Excellent food & good prices (the huevos rancheros are $6.75 & plenty filling).
Nice trip for your wish list. Round trip from Tucson was 515 miles the way we did it.
Making me hungry just looking at the plate full of food. 
