Natural stone soaking pools on the Rio Grande (also called Stagecoach Hot Springs) in the Rio Grande del Norte National Monument corridor north of Taos. Public access is only via a rugged ~2 mi riverside hike from the John Dunn Bridge—short private-property shortcuts are closed; free undeveloped soaks on public riverbank land.
Field facts
| Region | Taos County, NM |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 36.5081, -105.7239 |
| Temp | ~100°F class pools (variable) |
| Access | ~2 mi hike from John Dunn Bridge (legal trail) |
| Fee | Free (public river / BLM corridor) |
| Managing agency | BLM Taos Field Office / Rio Grande del Norte NM context |
| Also known as | Stagecoach Hot Springs |
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Nearby amenities
- ParkingJohn Dunn Bridge Day Use Parking - No Fee3.2 km away
- ParkingJohn Dunn Bridge Day Use Parking - No Fee3.3 km away
- RestroomRestroom3.3 km away
- RestroomJohn Dunn Bridge Vault Toilet3.3 km away
- ParkingJohn Dunn Bridge Day Use Parking - No Fee3.3 km away
- Boat launchJohn Dunn Bridge Boat Takeout3.4 km away
Public recreation data — BLM & Recreation.gov (RIDB). Verify current access, fees, and seasonal closures before traveling.
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