New Mexico · United States
Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs
Communal mineral pools and private tubs sit below desert cliffs at Ojo Caliente. Lodging and day soaking provide distinct ways to visit the resort.
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New Mexico hot springs: sessions and age limits
Compare the soaking arrangements at Ojo Caliente, Jemez and Riverbend. Read the individual age policies, reservation notes and pass options before choosing a venue. A private session and general pool access are different products.
Choose by the visit you can make.
Ojo Caliente, Jemez and Riverbend use different minimum ages, booking systems and session lengths. Choose the party’s eligible session before comparing the entry amounts.
Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs
Communal day soaking with separately appointed private tubs
Soaking/spa areas are 13+ and under-18s need an adult. Private pools add a separate charge to day admission.
Jemez Hot Springs
Walk-in one- or two-hour shared soaking
Ages 14+ and swimwear required. No public reservations; a full property can mean waiting for a later time.
Riverbend Hot Springs
Reserved hourly common-pool access or private sessions
Ages 12+ rather than adults-only. Reservations are required and walk-ins are not accepted; the property pass is one hour.
Use the group’s youngest age
A 12-year-old meets Riverbend’s stated minimum but not Ojo’s or Jemez’s. Older teenagers can still have accompaniment conditions. Do not use a generic family-friendly or adults-only label in place of the individual minimum.
Riverbend Hot Springs · Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs · Jemez Hot Springs
riverbendhotsprings.com ↗ · riverbendhotsprings.com ↗ · ojosparesorts.com ↗ · ojosparesorts.com ↗ · jemezhotsprings.com ↗
Shared and private clothing rules differ
Ojo and Riverbend require swimwear in communal pools while private pools are clothing optional. Jemez requires swimwear in all pools. Book privacy and check the local rules as two separate decisions.
Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs · Riverbend Hot Springs · Jemez Hot Springs
ojosparesorts.com ↗ · ojosparesorts.com ↗ · riverbendhotsprings.com ↗ · riverbendhotsprings.com ↗ · jemezhotsprings.com ↗
Questions before you go.
Are these three adults-only?
No single label fits. The reviewed minimum is 13 at Ojo, 14 at Jemez and 12 at Riverbend, with additional accompaniment conditions at Ojo. Check the selected venue’s current policy.
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Can I arrive without a reservation?
Communal Ojo day soaking and public Jemez entry do not use advance public reservations. Riverbend requires reservations for all guests; Ojo private soaking is by appointment.
Source: ojosparesorts.com · 1 ↗ · ojosparesorts.com · 2 ↗ · jemezhotsprings.com · 3 ↗ · jemezhotsprings.com · 4 ↗ · riverbendhotsprings.com · 5 ↗ · riverbendhotsprings.com · 6 ↗
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| The decision | Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs | Jemez Hot Springs | Riverbend Hot Springs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Experience | Resorts & spas | Thermal pools | Resorts & spas |
| Entry | Communal day soaking: USD 45 Monday–Thursday or USD 65 Friday–Sunday and holidays. Private pool: USD 75 for two guests for 50 minutes, plus day admission; USD 25 per additional guest, maximum four. | USD, checked 16 October 2026: $25 per person for one hour or $50 for two hours. Towel, robe and swimsuit rentals cost extra. | One-hour Property Pass for one or two people: USD 30 Monday–Thursday or USD 40 Friday–Sunday; each extra person USD 15, up to four total. |
| Access | Road / facility | Road / facility | Road / facility |
| Reservations | No reservation for communal day soaking; private soaking is by appointment. | Walk-ins only; public reservations are not accepted. | Reservations required for all guests; walk-ins are not allowed. |
| Current notice | Arsenic Pool has reopened; cold-plunge construction and pool-deck restoration continue. | Closed Tuesdays; the current schedule is labelled effective April 13, 2026. | Reservations are required, and the property admits children only from age twelve. |
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New Mexico · United States
Jemez Hot Springs
Four outdoor mineral pools offer managed soaking in the village of Jemez Springs. Built-in seating and differing temperatures distinguish the individual pools.
New Mexico · United States
Riverbend Hot Springs
Shared mineral pools and private soaking spaces face the Rio Grande in Truth or Consequences. Visitors can book a short soak or stay in the on-site accommodation.