A Guide to Hot Springs in Arizona -- ARIZONA LIFE

Find and enjoy the hot springs of Arizona. Some listings link to a page with additional photos, descriptive text, directions or a map, and a list of services available in the area. Details on related recreational activities are included.
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The Verde Hot Springs, on the Verde River near Camp Verde, being enjoyed by "Bob".
Photo by Muriel Reynolds.

ARIZONA HOT SPRINGS
   Go 4.2 miles southeast of Hoover Dam on US 93 to parking area at the head of White Rock Canyon. Hike down through the canyon to the river, then go south along the edge of the water for ¼ mile.   Head upstream at Ringbolt Hot Springs Canyon to the springs. Total hiking distance is almost 3 miles. Geothermal waters are 95º to 106º F.

   See Lake Mead Area for lists
   of Lodging and Restaurants.

EL DORADO HOT SPRINGS
   PO Box 10
   Tonopah, AZ 85354
      623-386-5412
   Take I-10 west from Phoenix to exit 94 and drive south on 411th Av. Go west on Indian School Rd. for 0.1 mile. Natural mineral water, up to 112º F. Overnight accommodations, other services available.

   See Wickenburg Area for lists
   of Lodging and Restaurants.

MULESHOE RANCH COOPERATIVE
   MANAGEMENT AREA
   (Once called Hookers Hot Springs)
   Owned by The Nature Conservancy
   with the U.S. Forest Service and
   the Bureau of Land Management
   6502 N Muleshoe Ranch Rd
   Willcox, AZ 85643
      520-507-5229
   For ranch headquarters visitor's center and gift shop seasonal hours of operation and information, email:
muleshoe@starband.net or call first. Day visitors may hike or drive the
4-wheel-drive Jackson Cabin Road 365 days a year. Primitive back country camping is available on this 48,120 acre preserve in the Galiuro foothills. Access to camping areas requires backback, horseback, or four-wheel drive. No camping within three miles of headquarters. Stay in modernized ranch cabin or casitas with private kitchens and bathrooms at the headquarters September thru May. Use of hot springs is open to overnight guests of the ranch only. Absolutely no day visitor or camper use of hot springs. Headquarters of ranch has 24-hour security on duty and Arizona private property laws are strictly enforced.
   Directions: Take Airport Road west out of Willcox 15 miles to Muleshoe Ranch Road north 15 more miles to the Nature Conservancy Visitor Center. This is a seldom maintained, primitive dead-end road, usually passable by passenger car except in major rains. No food or services. Do not start out on this trip without a full tank of gas, good tires and a spare, a flashlight, and plenty of water. Open range, watch for livestock. Be sure to tell someone where you are going. Cell phones do not work in this area.

   See Cochise Area for lists
   of Lodging, and Restaurants.

ESSENCE OF TRANQUILITY
   6074 S Lebanon Loop
   Safford, AZ 85546
      928-428-9312
   From US-70 in Safford, go 6 miles south on US-191 to Lebanon Rd. Turn right and go ½ mile to Lebanon Loop, then go another ½ mile. Natural mineral water is 104º to 107º.
Private campground with RV hookups by reservation, for a fee. Additional amenities are available.

   See Safford Area for lists
   of Lodging and Restaurants.

KACHINA MINERAL SPRINGS SPA
   Route 2, Box 987
   1155 W Cactus Rd
   Safford, AZ 85546
      928-428-7212
   From US-70 in Safford, go south for 6 miles and turn right on Cactus Rd., then continue for ¼ mile. Natural mineral water is 104º to 106º F. Private bathhouse, open to public for a fee. Massage and other services are available.

   See Safford Area for lists
   of Lodging and Restaurants.

POTTER'S AZTEC BATHS
   BED & BREAKFAST
   PO Box 8443
   Clifton, AZ 85533
      928-856-4847

   See Safford Area for lists
   of Lodging and Restaurants.

ROPER LAKE STATE PARK
   Route 2, Box 712
   Safford, AZ 85546
      928-428-6760
Go south on US-191 for 6 miles and turn left on road to Roper Lake State Park. Go ½ mile to state park. Geothermal mineral water is 99º F. Facilities include camping, fishing, picnicking, swimming, boating, and hiking for a day-use fee.

   See Safford Area for lists
   of Lodging and Restaurants.

VERDE HOT SPRINGS
Take I-17 to the Camp Verde exit, then AZ-260 to Fossil Creek Rd., which is FSR-708. Turn right and go southeast for about 15 miles, then go south on FSR-502 another 7 miles to Childs. Park in camping area near the Verde River. Take trail upriver past the power plant to a dirt road and follow it to a river crossing that is marked with stones. Cross the river and go back downstream about a quarter-mile. Total hike is about 1 mile, including the river crossing. Springs feed two pools in a structure that reportedly were part of a resort that burned down in the thirties and was a hideout of Al Capone. Natural mineral water is 98º to 104º.

See Camp Verde Area for lists
of Lodging and Restaurants.

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