Oso Caliente, New Mexico

After departing Santa Fe, we travelled about 50ish miles north to the Ojo Caliente, NM, home of the Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs and Resort.  They have an awesome little RV park right on the resort grounds, primarily for smaller RV’s and YOLO fit nicely—she’s not too big, she’s not too small, she’s just right!  Our spot included the tranquil sounds of a nearby stream and was set among the foliage which afforded us maximum privacy. 

A hop, skip and a jump from the RV park was the Spa where for $28 you get an all-day pass to soak in several (non-stinky) mineral pools, steam, sauna, mud bath and bake or just lounge around the pools swinging in a hammock.  Mark and I reserved a private cliffside pool where you are permitted to frolic au naturel should you choose.  Did we?  I’ll never tell.  Our personal pool was reserved for 8 p.m. and included a kiva fireplace for warmth and added ambiance.  Very romantic!   Three sides of the personal pool area were walled and the fourth side opened up to a cliff face (hence, cliffside pool) which was lighted after dark illuminating the cliffs.      

Oso Caliente offers a myriad of spa treatments  - everything from massages to facials to wraps, etc. if you’re in the mood to partake.  The cottages on site were small, but looked cute and comfortable.  We didn’t try the on sight restaurant, preferring to eat at home.  If you ever find yourself traveling along US 285 between Colorado and Santa Fe, it’s well worth a stop.