All listed hot springs in Arizona
Select a column heading to sort. Temperatures are usually measured at the source, not in the soaking pool.
| Hot spring | Water temp | Type | Nearest town |
|---|---|---|---|
| Verde Hot Springs | 104°F | Developed | Pine, AZ (15 mi) |
| Castle Hot Springs 1981 record | 115°F | Developed | Black Canyon City, AZ (13 mi) |
| El Dorado Hot Spring | Not recorded | Developed | Buckeye, AZ (22 mi) |
| Clifton Hot Springs 1981 record | 102°F | Natural | Clifton, AZ |
| Cofer Hot Spring 1981 record | 97°F | Natural | Bagdad, AZ (22 mi) |
| Gillard Hot Spring | 180°F | Natural | Clifton, AZ (6 mi) |
| Indian Hot Springs 1981 record | 118°F | Natural | Pima, AZ (8 mi) |
| Kaiser Hot Spring 1981 record | 99°F | Natural | Bagdad, AZ (17 mi) |
| Lost Man Hot Spring | Not recorded | Natural | Boulder City, NV (5 mi) |
| Radium Hot Springs 1981 record | 140°F | Natural | Wellton, AZ (7 mi) |
| Lava Warm Springs 1981 record | 90°F | Natural | Peach Springs, AZ (50 mi) |
| Oatman Warm Springs 1981 record | 91°F | Natural | Golden Shores, AZ (12 mi) |
Springs in the comfortable soaking range
These Arizona springs have a recorded temperature between 95°F and 110°F, close to the range most people find comfortable. Remember that pools at the same site can be hotter or cooler than the reading.
- Verde Hot Springs: 104°F near Pine, AZ
- Clifton Hot Springs: 102°F near Clifton, AZ
- Cofer Hot Spring: 97°F near Bagdad, AZ
- Kaiser Hot Spring: 99°F near Bagdad, AZ
Types of hot springs in Arizona
- Developed hot springs pools and bathhouses: 3 listed. Built pools, tubs or bathhouses run by a business, town or park. Expect an entry fee, opening hours and changing rooms. See all developed hot springs pools and bathhouses.
- Natural hot springs: 9 listed. A named thermal source with little or no building. Some have rock pools, others are too hot or too shallow to soak in. See all natural hot springs.
Arizona hot springs by county
| County | Springs | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| Coconino County | 1 | Lava Warm Springs |
| Graham County | 1 | Indian Hot Springs |
| Greenlee County | 2 | Clifton Hot Springs, Gillard Hot Spring |
| Maricopa County | 1 | El Dorado Hot Spring |
| Mohave County | 4 | Cofer Hot Spring, Kaiser Hot Spring, Lost Man Hot Spring |
| Yavapai County | 2 | Verde Hot Springs, Castle Hot Springs |
| Yuma County | 1 | Radium Hot Springs |
Hot springs near Arizona cities
Historical thermal springs in Arizona (1981 list)
The US government's Thermal Springs List (NOAA, 1981) records 22 more warm and hot springs in Arizona that we have not been able to match to a current, public site. Many are on private ranches, in wells or no longer flowing, so we list only the name, county and recorded temperature, and no map. Do not visit any of them without the landowner's permission.
Show the 22 historical records
| Name | County | Recorded temp |
|---|---|---|
| Agua Caliente Spring | Santa Cruz | 90°F |
| Agua Caliente Springs | Maricopa | 102°F |
| Antelope Spring | Cochise | 79°F |
| Astin Spring | Cochise | 75°F |
| Caliche Spring | Mohave | 79°F |
| Casa Grande Spring | Mohave | 72°F |
| Colorado Pool | Coconino | 86°F |
| Frost Mine Spring | Mohave | 70°F |
| Grapevine Spring | Graham | 91°F |
| Mercer Spring | Pima | 77°F |
| Mescal Warm Spring | Gila | 84°F |
| Mitchell Spring | Yavapai | 79°F |
| Monkey Spring | Santa Cruz | 82°F |
| N-O Spring | Cochise | 73°F |
| Pakoon Springs | Mohave | 86°F |
| Pioneer Spring | Gila | 91°F |
| Quitobaquito Springs | Pima | 90°F |
| Roosevelt Dam Springs | Gila | 118°F |
| Salado Springs | Apache | 72°F |
| Salt Banks | Gila | 79°F |
| Soda Spring | Yavapai | 75°F |
| Trout Creek Spring | Yavapai | 81°F |
Arizona hot springs guides
Frequently asked questions
How many hot springs are in Arizona?
This directory lists 12 hot springs in Arizona with their own pages, plus 22 more thermal springs from the 1981 federal list that have not been confirmed recently. Many more small seeps exist on private land and are not listed.
What is the hottest hot spring in Arizona?
The highest reading in our Arizona listings is Gillard Hot Spring at 180°F (82°C) at the source. Water that hot is not safe to enter.
Which Arizona hot springs have developed pools?
Verde Hot Springs, Castle Hot Springs, El Dorado Hot Spring have built pools, tubs or bathhouses. These usually charge entry and have set hours.
When is the best time to visit hot springs in Arizona?
Fall and spring are often the best balance of comfortable air temperature and open roads. Winter soaks are memorable, but many mountain and desert access roads close or need four-wheel drive. Summer can be too hot for low-elevation desert springs.