Ojo Caliente, New Mexico - Mineral Springs Resort & Spa with RV Park

September 2006
Not listed in the Woodall's Campground Directory, this gem was recommended to us by a good friend in Buena Vista, Colorado. Located less than one hour south of Alamosa, CO and north of Santa Fe, NM it is conveniently located right off U.S. Highway 285.
Ojo Caliente is a micro economy that needs a boost. The one fuel opion located approximately one mile south of the resort is not recommended for an RV. If a trip to this sloped store/gas stop/gathering spot is absolutely unavoidable, beware you are not able to swipe your credit card outside. You might even run into an interesting variety of indigineous gangsta, the rarely seen Caucasia de Pink Bandana. Fully accessorized with a white '89 Monte Carlo low rider, this was quite the event for the whole parking lot because his flock had arrived as well.
Anyway, back to the review of this desert oasis called "Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs Resort and Spa": Water and electric rv sites are available for $30/night - plan on spending a minimum of two nights. There is a $15 per person fee for a day pass to the mineral springs. A menu of pools with their natural temperatures awaits you. A quote from the website: "Ojo Caliente is the only hot springs in the world with a remarkable combination of four different types of mineral water: lithium, iron, soda and arsenic." There's even a mud bath but we did not get a chance to try it.
In September, the place was not too crowded. There were only a few people in each pool.
Most of the RV sites are wooded and along the Rio Ojo Caliente River creating a secluded, relaxing retreat for young and old RVers, especially RV DINKS = dual income, no kids. (http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=D.I.N.K.)