Gila Hot Springs & Campground NM 88061

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John Brokaw

We had a wonderful experience spending the night at the campground / springs. Sitting in the hot springs staring at the stars and enjoying the conversation with other guests was worth the trip out. Carl was very nice who greeted us when we arrived. The pools were very clean and well maintained and we had a nice camp site on the river. Only three miles from the Cliff Dwellings. We will definitely come back again.

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Eleanore Leichtenberg (Eleanore Hikes)

I stayed one night here and had a great time, I thought it was a quaint, quiet place to enjoy the Gila. I used the campground mostly and went in the pools after dark, which is clothing optional when the sun goes down. Everyone, including the owners and all my neighbors, were respectful and quiet. When I didn’t have enough cash on me, Carla allowed me to pay by PayPal which I appreciated since the campground is far from services. I read some of the other reviews complaining about no showers, no handwashing stations and only a porta potty. Y’all, this place is primitive. Change your perspective and you might have a better time out here. Between two of the pools is a potable hot water spout, cold water spout, and a small “handwashing” sink, wash your hands there. If you’re the type of person who needs a clean shower while you’re camping, this isn’t the place for you. Many people complained about the small rocks in the bottom of the pools, get yourself some swim shoes… I will 100% be back here.

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LaurasTravelTales

This place is just gorgeous. Primarily, the three hot pools. What a treat to walk over from the van in your robe at night, and soak under a blanket of stars! The campsite is basic to say the least but, you know what, if it were any more developed we'd have been priced out of the hot spring experience. $8pp for 2 hours or $12pp to park overnight in the van? A no brainer for us. We must have soaked 12 of the 24 hours we were there! So, overall, I highly recommend it.