Chinati Hot Springs

Chinati Hot Springs

Ruidosa, Texas

4.6(178)developedModerate

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🌡️Temperature115°F
🏊Typedeveloped
🥾DifficultyModerate
💰Price$100+ overnight
📅Best SeasonFall through Spring
👥Crowd LevelLow

About Chinati Hot Springs

A remote desert retreat in the rugged Chinati Mountains of far west Texas near the Mexican border, accessible only via miles of unpaved road through some of the most isolated terrain in the Lower 48. The 115°F mineral water fills stone-lined soaking tubs on a property that operates as an off-grid overnight destination with adobe casitas and communal kitchen. The stark Chihuahuan Desert landscape, dark sky stargazing, and total disconnection from the modern world define the Chinati experience.

Access

Short walk

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Overnight

Yes

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Clothing Optional

No

Features

Remote desert retreatAdobe casitasOff-gridDark sky stargazing

Water Minerals

SodiumChlorideSulfateFluorideLithium

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the water temperature at Chinati Hot Springs?
The water temperature at Chinati Hot Springs is 115°F.
How much does Chinati Hot Springs cost?
Chinati Hot Springs costs $100+ overnight per person.
Is Chinati Hot Springs clothing optional?
No, Chinati Hot Springs requires swimwear.
What minerals are in the water at Chinati Hot Springs?
The water at Chinati Hot Springs contains Sodium, Chloride, Sulfate, Fluoride, Lithium.
How difficult is it to get to Chinati Hot Springs?
Chinati Hot Springs has a moderate difficulty level with short walk access.

Recent Google Reviews

Heather Crawford• Google Review

"I wanted to leave a much better review until I left the facility and was passed by the owner/caretaker on the gravel road at a high rate of speed spraying my truck with rocks and leaving two large chi..."

1/30/2026
Amber Lin• Google Review

"This place truly is a hidden gem. We drove for ten hours to get here, and it was such a pity we only booked one night. As Taiwanese, we really enjoy soaking in hot springs!"

1/4/2026
Allan Greif• Google Review

"Not EV friendly based on their website. Either their electrical is not up to code or they are ignorant. EVs can charge on a standard wall outlet and don't require significant draw on the power grid..."

12/26/2025