Natural hot spring · Arizona
Gillard Hot Spring
Greenlee County, Arizona · 6.2 miles southwest of Clifton, AZ
Last updated
- Type
- Natural Natural hot spring
- Water temperature
- 180°F (82°C) at the source
- Cost
- Not recorded
- Hours or season
- Not recorded
- Clothing
- Not recorded
- Nearest town
- Clifton, AZ (6 mi / 10 km)
- Coordinates
- Pools or sources
- 1
- Scalding: recorded at 50°C or above. Water at this temperature causes burns in seconds.
About Gillard Hot Spring
Gillard Hot Spring is a natural hot spring in Greenlee County, Arizona, about 6.2 miles southwest of Clifton, AZ. The nearest large city is Oro Valley, AZ, roughly 102 miles away as the crow flies.
The recorded temperature has been recorded at 180°F (82°C). That puts it in the "too hot to enter at the source" range. Water this hot can burn skin quickly. Soaking pools are usually cooled by mixing with creek or tap water. Never enter the source itself.
It is a natural spring with little or no development. Some natural springs have rock pools you can sit in, while others are too hot, too shallow or on land where soaking is not allowed.
Water temperature
Too hot to enter at the source. Water this hot can burn skin quickly. Soaking pools are usually cooled by mixing with creek or tap water. Never enter the source itself.
Readings come from OpenStreetMap mappers, and other public sources. Temperatures change with season, flow and pool design. See our soak temperature guide for safe soaking times.
Map and directions
Red marks Gillard Hot Spring. Other colored dots are nearby springs in this directory. Coordinates: 32.97306, -109.35048.
Getting there
- Nearest town: Clifton, AZ. The spring is about 6.2 miles (10 km) southwest of town in a straight line.
- Nearest large city: Oro Valley, AZ, about 102 miles (164 km) in a straight line.
- Planning from a city? See hot springs near Tucson, AZ.
- Use the directions buttons above for a driving route. Final roads to many springs are unpaved, seasonal or closed in winter, so check road conditions before you go.
Weather forecast
Live forecast for this exact spot from the US National Weather Service.
Hot springs near Gillard Hot Spring
- Clifton Hot Springs 102°F
- Indian Hot Springs 118°F
- Turkey Creek Hot Spring 165°F
- The Meadows Warm Spring 91°F
- Jordan Hot Springs 95°F
- Gila / Lightfeather Hot Springs 145°F
Before you go
- Check the operator, land manager or park website for current hours, fees and closures. Details in any directory can go out of date.
- Pack out everything you bring, including food scraps. Do not use soap in natural pools.
- Keep your head above water. Warm fresh water can carry Naegleria fowleri, a rare but deadly amoeba that enters through the nose.
- Drink water, limit soaks to 10 to 20 minutes at a time in very hot water, and skip alcohol.
- Read our hot spring etiquette guide and safety guide.
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Gillard Hot Spring?
The recorded temperature has been recorded at 180°F (82°C), which is too hot to enter at the source. Water this hot can burn skin quickly. Soaking pools are usually cooled by mixing with creek or tap water. Never enter the source itself.
Where is Gillard Hot Spring?
Gillard Hot Spring is in Greenlee County, Arizona, about 6.2 miles southwest of Clifton, AZ. The GPS coordinates are 32.9731, -109.3505.
Can you soak at Gillard Hot Spring?
The source is too hot to enter safely. Natural springs vary. Some have pools built by visitors, others are too hot or shallow, and some are on private land or in areas where bathing is banned. Check local rules and test the water before you get in.
What hot springs are near Gillard Hot Spring?
The closest listed spring is Clifton Hot Springs, about 6.5 miles northeast. Indian Hot Springs is about 32 miles away.
What should I bring to a hot spring?
Water to drink, a towel, sandals with grip, a bag to pack out trash, and warm layers for after your soak. At primitive springs bring a headlamp and tell someone where you are going.
Sources and corrections
This listing combines OpenStreetMap. Data last refreshed August 2026. Source 1
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