Forest Service warm spring pools on the East Fork Jemez River, reached by a moderate ~3.5-mile round-trip hike from Battleship Rock Picnic Area or Jemez Falls. Clear mineral pools sit in ponderosa country of Santa Fe National Forest north of Jemez Springs—one of the most reliable public soaks on the Jemez Mountain Trail Scenic Byway.
Field facts
| Region | Sandoval County, NM |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 35.8200, -106.6274 |
| Managing agency | Santa Fe National Forest (USFS) |
| Access | Hike from Battleship Rock or Jemez Falls trailheads |
| Round-trip | ~3.5 miles / ~800 ft gain (typical) |
| Fee | Day-use fee at developed trailheads |
| Setting | East Fork Jemez / ponderosa forest |
Nearby locations
Nearby amenities
- CampgroundJEMEZ FALLS CAMPGROUND1.9 km away
- CampgroundJEMEZ FALLS (NM) PICNIC AREA2 km away
- CampgroundRedondo Campground4.6 km away
- CampgroundSAN ANTONIO CAMPGROUND7.6 km away
- Visitor centerVolcano Discovery Center11 km away
- Rec areaFenton Lake State Park11.3 km away
Public recreation data — BLM & Recreation.gov (RIDB). Verify current access, fees, and seasonal closures before traveling.
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