The Village of Jemez Springs is one of New Mexico's most enchanting destinations. Nestled between stunning red rock mesas--remnants of ancient lava flows over a million years old--the village is named for its famous mineral hot springs. Fissures in the earth allow water near the surface to contact rock below that is heated by the magma underneath. The result is a steady supply of hot springs that bubble up throughout the valley. Jemez Springs is a great place to get away for the weekend, reconnect with nature and enjoy the healing mineral waters.

The Jemez Valley runs from an area just north of the Jemez Pueblo up through to the Valles Caldera preserve. Along this 45 mile stretch of State Highway, you'll find natural hot springs, great fishing spots, endless hiking trails, and lovely camp sites. For those looking for more modern comforts there are many places to shop, dine and spend the night.

Over 3 million visitors pass through the area each year and it's been repeatedly reviewed by Sunset Magazine, the Santa Fe New Mexican, and the Albuquerque Journal. An easy drive from either Albuquerque, Santa Fe or Los Alamos, it's a great place for people looking to get away for a day or weekend of rest and relaxation in the fresh mountain air. Lots of local flavor and activity centers around the town square.

Places as charming and down-to-earth as this are increasingly hard to find these days. In 1995 Jemez Springs, New Mexico was selected by the National Civic League as the "All America City" in recognition of its citizens' collective grass-roots efforts to improve their quality of life.

For a list of frequently asked questions please see our Visitor Guide page. We hope this website will serve as a useful introduction to places to stay in the area, and things to see and do during your visit. Please check back from time to time for updates. You can also join our email list to receive periodic announcements of upcoming events.

Thank you for your interest in Jemez Springs, New Mexico!