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General Description
Miracle Hot Springs, located 9 miles
south of Hagerman right off HWY 30, features an assortment of hot
springs soaking and lodging options. There are 2 large, general
admission pools; one is kept at 105 and is partially covered while
the other is kept warm for exercising purposes. There are 19 private
soaking pools, each with adjustable temperatures and changing rooms.
The continuously flowing natural hot spring water is soft to the
touch and odorless. And finally, 4 of the 19 private pools are VIP
pools which are designed for use by larger groups (4+). Availability
is on a first come first severed basis, and phone reservations are
accepted (7 day cancellation policy).
Since Autumn 2011, Miracle Hot Springs has been undergoing a half million dollar renovation. The family owners have added two additional public outdoor pools and have upped the number of private pools. The new facility is set to reopen on December 15th,
2011.
Hours
Monday-Saturday: 8am - 11pm
Closed Sundays
Lodging
Check In: 3pm
Check Out: 11am
Rates
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current rates and availability
Overnight Accommodations
Aside from 5 tent and 11 RV sites
right next to the river (with electricity), Miracle Hot Springs has
5 geodesic domes available for camping, events, retreats,
workshops... etc. I noticed a teepee set-up near the tent and RV
sites that may be available as well. Handicap access, restrooms and
a gift shop with ample soaking supplies are available on-site.
Driving Directions
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12.17.11
Miracle’s grand reopening was on December 15th. I finally made a
break for it on Saturday, a couple days later. After arriving I
chatted with the front desk agent and found out that the two new
public pools were complete, but awaiting to pass inspection. Hence,
the emptiness. The new private rooms? Nope, not finished yet. They
are coming along nicely, however. No offense Miracle, but I could
have hiked around the forest and soaked in a non-commercial soak for
much less $ in gas and fees. But, no. I just had to see the goods…
The entire complex had new paint on the stucco, many pool cracks
mended, new restroom facilities (actually open and super nice) and
was looking pretty good in general. Sadly, the view from my little
window in the private soaking room was of garbage, cig butts and
construction debris. There was a little bird…
… and of course the soak too, which was stellar, as usual per
Miracle. pH tested at 7+
That concludes my once a year sojourn to Miracle Hot Springs. Until
next time...
Rating B-
01.15.11
Almost a mirror image report of last year - great soak, great staff,
except lots more people! The parking lot was mud mayhem! The soak -
stellar.
Rating A
04.02.10
Wow! Full parking lot, full campground, full pools... despite all
that, there was still plenty of room for a great soak. It was a
little noisy at times (lots of kids), which was easy to drown-out
with a simple twist of the hot and cold water valves within the
confines of the private pool. Even the geodesic domes were in use,
which I have to admit - look pretty cool.
The staff
was friendly, facilities clean and soak stellar (as usual).
Rating A
01.23.09
I've never been known to favor commercial soaks. However, when time
is short, the urge to soak high and the wintery roads sketchy - it's
a good fit. This time at Miracle Hot Springs I decided to try one of
the VIP pools. The main difference between the regular private
soaking pools and the VIP pools is size. Both the adjoining changing
area and soaking pools are larger, as is the price tag. While I
immensely enjoyed my soak, an hour was not enough. I didn't want to
plink down more coin to prolong. My recommendation? Soak regular
private style, but for two hours. Once again, the staff was very
friendly and soaking accommodations were clean. A great deal for a
quick escape.
Rating A-
02.26.07
I must admit it was more than a little weird visiting a private hot
springs instead of non-commercial hot springs. However, weird can
often yield pleasurable results. This was one of those good-weird
times. Miracle Hot Springs was clean, the staff was friendly and the
soaking excellent. The alligators and geodesic domes fit well in
this unique geothermal-powered environment. It was a nice and quiet
soak; the water was soft and hot and the pool design inviting. I may
have to change my policy on commercial hot springs and visit one
more than once every other year, especially if they are all like
this.
Rating A-
Average Rating:
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