Langford Hot Springs (Big Bend Hot Springs)
- Free
- 105°F
- 8 hr 7 min from San Antonio
- 0.25 mi hike
A 105F spring in the stone foundation of J.O. Langford's early-1900s bathhouse on the bank of the Rio Grande in Big Bend National Park. It is a short walk from the Hot Springs historic district at the end of a 2-mile gravel road. NPS allows soaking only, with no soap, alcohol or glass, and the spring can be buried by river floods.
NPS (Nov 3, 2026): Hot Springs Road closed past the overflow lot until further notice (weather); walk about 1 mi extra round trip.
- Price
- Free
- Water
- 105°F
- Nearest town
- Rio Grande Village (Big Bend National Park)
- From San Antonio
- 8 hr 7 min
- Hike (one way)
- 0.25 mi
Plan your visit
Hours & season
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Tickets & booking
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| Access | Free public access |
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Rules
| Dogs | No |
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On site
| Pools | 1 |
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| Camping nearby | Yes |
| Land manager | NPS |
Not stated by the land manager: swimwear, ages.
Soak responsibly
- Pack out everything, including food scraps and toilet paper. Use WAG bags where required.
- No soap, shampoo or sunscreen in the pools; rinse away from the water.
- Check permits and closures with NPS before you go.
- Keep groups small and give others space. Respect posted dog and camping rules.
Water temperature
Soaking-pool temperatures as published by the venue or land agency; they vary with season and flow.
The pools
| Pool | Temp |
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| Bathhouse foundation poolSpring-fed pool in the old bathhouse foundation beside the Rio Grande. | 105°F |
As published by the venue. Temperatures shift with the seasons and the weather.
What's here
- 105F spring in the foundation of J.O. Langford's old bathhouse
- beside the Rio Grande
- historic post office and motel ruins
- day use only
- pictographs on the loop trail
Getting there
- From San Antonio8 hr 7 min455 mi
- From Alpine2 hr 38 min116 mi
- From Midland (MAF)5 hr 7 min241 mi
Typical driving time without traffic or snow, to the closest road point; add the hike.
| Elevation | 1,838 ft |
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| Hike | 0.25 mi one way |
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Things to do near Rio Grande Village (Big Bend National Park)
Rio Grande Village Nature Trail
Easy 0.75-mi loop with a wetland boardwalk and a river overlook popular at sunset
Boquillas Canyon Trail
About 1.4 mi round trip to the mouth of Boquillas Canyon on the Rio Grande; can be very hot
Boquillas Port of Entry
Crossing to Boquillas del Carmen, Mexico, with a passport; open Thu-Sun 9am-4pm
Nearby springs
Chinati Hot Springs
A remote cabin retreat on warm mineral springs near Ruidosa in the Chihuahuan Desert, once owned by artist Donald Judd. Soaking is for overnight guests only, in outdoor hot and cool pools and private tubs at some cabins. There is no Wi-Fi or cell service, and guests bring their own food because the nearest store is in Presidio, about an hour away.
Blackstone Hotsprings
A remodeled motor court in the T or C hot springs district whose TV-themed rooms each have an in-room hot spring tub. Walk-in bathers can book three private outdoor baths or the Wet Room, a large indoor pool with a geothermal steam room and waterfall, in 45-minute sessions. Baths are for ages 12 and up, and pets are not allowed.
Charles Motel & Hotsprings
A historic downtown motel and bathhouse with individual deco-tiled meditation tubs and a larger indoor group tub, all drained and cleaned between users. Mineral water comes from the property's wells at about 111°F, and cool water is available to adjust it. Walk-ins pay by the hour and motel guests use the meditation tubs free; the rooftop tubs are closed for renovation.
Chinati Hot Springs: 113 mi · Blackstone Hotsprings: 371 mi · Charles Motel & Hotsprings: 371 mi
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· checked November 2026
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