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About Faywood Hot Springs
Faywood Hot Springs is a rustic geothermal resort in the high Chihuahuan Desert of south-western New Mexico, on Highway 61 between Deming and Silver City and a mile short of City of Rocks State Park. Mineral water from the springs feeds a set of open-air soaking pools of different temperatures, divided into public pools where swimsuits are required and a separate naturist area where clothing is optional, plus private pools rented by the hour. Accommodation includes about half a dozen named cabins (two of them pet friendly), a guest house, a casita and an adobe, along with pull-through and back-in RV sites with full hookups, tent sites and gated RV storage; monthly RV stays are popular with winter visitors. Peacocks roam the grounds. All ages are welcome, with children supervised by a parent. Since August 2024 the resort has run on reservations only: every guest prepays, and day soaking is limited to overnight guests, private-pool renters and soaker's pass holders. It is open year-round, 11am to 8pm daily, closing to check-ins only on Christmas Day and Easter Sunday.
Legal context & local rules
Nudity is permitted only in the resort's designated clothing-optional pool area on private land; swimsuits are required in the public pools.
Public nudity is largely prohibited in the US under indecent exposure laws which vary significantly by state. Vermont has no state-level law against public nudity, making it unique. Florida designates specific beaches as clothing-optional (Haulover Beach, Blind Creek State Park). Federal jurisprudence under the First Amendment has occasionally recognised nude expression in protests, though states regulate for public decency standards. Most states prohibit exposure of "sexual organs" in public under statutes similar to Florida Statute § 800.03.
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Getting there and visiting
From US-180 between Deming and Silver City, turn east on NM-61 at mile marker 140 and drive about two miles; the entrance is on the left (if you reach City of Rocks State Park you have gone too far). There is no walk-in day use: book and prepay through the resort first, by phone on (575) 342-8181 or by email. Public-pool day use was $18.25 per person in 2024, and prices for sites, cabins and pools rose from 1 September 2026. First-time guests get an orientation and must check in before 8pm. Seniors and veterans get 10% off on request.
Before you go
- 1 Check the current local rules and access conditions before travelling.
- 2 Bring a towel and sit on it when using shared seating.
- 3 Never take photographs of other people without clear consent.
- 4 Respect the venue’s clothing, privacy, and behaviour rules.
Location
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32.6250, -107.8733
Frequently asked questions
Can I just turn up and soak at Faywood?
No. Since August 2024 every guest needs a prepaid reservation; walk-in day use is not accepted.
Is there a clothing-optional area?
Yes. The public pools are split into a swimsuit-required area and a separate clothing-optional naturist area, and private pools can be rented by the hour.
What does it cost?
Public-pool day use was $18.25 in 2024; prices rose from 1 September 2026, so check when booking.
Is it family friendly?
All ages are welcome, but children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Is it open in winter?
Yes, daily from 11am to 8pm year-round, except check-ins on Christmas Day and Easter Sunday.
Sources
Researched 25 October 2026 .
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