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Roadside soaking trench in the Black Rock Desert near Gerlach. BLM warned of harmful bacteria in 2020, check current advisories before contact any.

Remote natural pools at Smith Ranch in Ruby Valley, about an hour south of Elko. Rough dirt approach, minimal facilities, big sky views. No cell service.

Cowboy-tub soaks on BLM land outside Austin, with several tubs you can cool by shifting the inlet pipe. Dirt road, no services. Good stargazing. Bring water.

Strenuous Lake Mead canyon route near Boulder City, with fixed ropes and hot pools by the Colorado River. Trail closed May 15 to Sep 30, bring lots of water.

Popular forest hot spring near Jemez Springs with a short hike to rock pools and a small waterfall, weekends get crowded, nudity is prohibited by law.

Rustic desert soak near City of Rocks, with separate clothing-required and clothing-optional pools, plus camping and cabins off NM-61 near Deming.

Historic bathhouse-style quiet stays in Truth or Consequences, each room has an in-room mineral soak, day-use baths by appointment, no kids under 12.

Ojo Caliente is a historic mineral-spring resort with communal pools (swimwear required) and private soaks, 1 hour from Santa Fe, ages 13+, open year-round.

Rio Grande-side pools and private soaks in Truth or Consequences, reservations required, swimwear in common pools, ages 12+, wheelchair lift on-site.