Montezuma Hot Springs
Montezuma Hot Springs is a free set of soaking tubs on United World College land about six miles northwest of Las Vegas, New Mexico, run by a volunteer nonprofit. Alcohol, pets, glass and nudity are not allowed, and the site closes at 10pm.
- Getting there
- Drive up, off NM 65 near the United World College campus
- Clothing
- Swimsuits required (no nude bathing)
- Cost and hours
- Free
- Pools
- Several rock and concrete tubs fed by springs, at different temperatures
- Reservations
- Not taken
- Managed by
- Friends of the Montezuma Hot Springs (nonprofit lease on United World College land)
Good to know. Some tubs are very hot; there is no staff or lifeguard
In any natural hot spring, keep your head above the water. Health officials advise it because of a rare amoeba that can enter through the nose.
New to hot springs? A slow soak is a five-step way to enjoy the water safely.
Good for: first-timers, quiet soaking. Something out of date? Let us know and we’ll check it.
No hot spring nearby?
Warm-water sessions at your own pool, or your community’s, in and around Flagstaff, by request. And there are small water practices you can do at home, in a bath.