Utah, Nevada & Arizona

Desert Southwest Hot Springs

50 soakable springs mapped in this region.

Steaming oases tucked between red rock canyons and sagebrush valleys across the Southwest.

"Mapped" = a spring with known coordinates and access type in Soak Trail's live directory. Results link to detailed guides on Desert Soak.

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Arizona (Ringbolt) Hot Springs

3-mile hike near Hoover Dam in Lake Mead NRA; closed May-Sep; clothing-optional; slot canyon pools.

110°F hike primitive

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Agua Caliente Springs

Road-accessible primitive springs in Santa Cruz County near the Mexican border.

90°F drive-up primitive

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Castle Hot Springs

Luxury resort in the Bradshaw Mountains near Morristown; reservation required; historic 1890s destination.

120°F resort resort

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El Dorado Hot Springs

Clothing-optional resort in Tonopah; open daily 9AM-9PM; private tubs available.

105°F resort resort

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Hot Well Dunes

Drive-up hot springs near Safford; $3/vehicle; sand dune setting; rock-walled pools.

106°F drive-up developed

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Kaiser Hot Springs

3-mile hike near Wikieup along Burro Creek; free camping; secluded canyon pools.

100°F hike primitive

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Verde Hot Springs

Near Camp Verde in Yavapai County; rough road and river crossing required; historic ruins.

104°F hike primitive

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Sheep Bridge Hot Springs

4-mile hike in Yavapai County; remote natural pools along the Verde River.

100°F hike primitive

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Indian Hot Springs

Primitive historic site near Eden; very hot; important cultural landmark.

118°F drive-up primitive

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Hannah Hot Spring

Remote primitive spring near Blue; extremely hot — caution advised; desert solitude.

133°F drive-up primitive

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Essence of Tranquility

Private resort spa in Safford; $15-35; multiple mineral pools and tubs; clothing-optional.

100°F resort resort

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Roper Lake State Park Hot Spring

Drive-up in state park near Safford; $10/vehicle entry; fishing and boating; primitive pools near lake.

104°F drive-up developed

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Palm Pool Waterfall Hot Springs

Short hike near Willow Beach in Lake Mead NRA; natural pools with waterfall; clothing-optional.

110°F hike primitive

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Pumpkin Spring

Colorado River in Grand Canyon; boat/raft access only; NO soaking allowed — toxic minerals; view only; vibrant orange deposits.

110°F boat primitive

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San Carlos Warm Springs

San Carlos Indian Reservation; tribal permit required; guided access; warm mineral pools.

95°F drive-up primitive

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Clifton Hot Springs

Primitive undeveloped springs near Clifton in Greenlee County; historic site; remote eastern AZ.

100°F drive-up primitive

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Gillard Hot Springs

Near Morenci Mine area; too hot for soaking — view only; geothermal outflow; industrial area.

140°F drive-up primitive

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Buckhorn Hot Mineral Wells

Near Buckeye; restored 1930s spa; reservation needed; historic bathhouse experience.

110°F resort resort

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Lava Warm Springs

Remote springs near Fredonia in northern AZ; hike required; primitive; limited info.

90°F hike primitive

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Pakoon Springs

Remote desert springs in northwestern AZ; primitive access; wild desert setting.

86°F drive-up primitive

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Trout Creek Spring

Southern AZ; off-road access; mild temperature; fishing nearby.

81°F drive-up primitive

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Colorado Pool

Natural pool along the Colorado River near Page; river access required.

86°F hike primitive

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Kanab Creek Hot Springs

Northwestern AZ near Kanab Creek; multi-day backpacking in Grand Canyon area; permit required; pristine creek pools.

105°F hike primitive

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Wire Pass Hot Springs

Paria Plateau near Wire Pass trailhead; 4-6 mile round-trip hike; secluded warm pools in slot canyon; BLM land; clothing-optional.

90°F hike primitive

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Monkey Spring

Near Quartzsite; off-road vehicle access; desert hot spring with rock pools; free camping nearby.

100°F drive-up primitive

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Tombstone Hot Springs

Near Tombstone; private property — not publicly soakable; historic site; view only.

105°F drive-up primitive

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Safford Hot Springs

Eastern AZ near Safford; natural pools in dunes area; $3 entry; year-round access.

98°F drive-up developed

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Mount Lemmon Hot Springs

Tucson area in Santa Catalina Mountains; seasonal access; cooler temps at elevation; mountain spring with views.

100°F hike primitive

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Gila Hot Springs

Near Gila Bend; remote primitive pools in desert; 4WD recommended; free but challenging access.

110°F drive-up primitive

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Big Horn Hot Springs

Northwestern AZ along Colorado River; boat or hike access; wilderness area setting.

95°F hike primitive

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Hassayampa Hot Springs

Near Wickenburg; private historic resort with developed pools; reservations needed.

105°F resort resort

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Superior Hot Springs

Near Superior in Tonto National Forest; short hike from road; forested pools with waterfall; free.

100°F hike primitive

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Mystic Hot Springs

Natural hot springs resort in Monroe with soaking tubs, unique lodging, and events. Open 24/7, temperatures vary by tub.

100°F resort resort

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Fifth Water Hot Springs

Free natural milky-blue pools in Diamond Fork Canyon near Springville; 2.5-mile hike; waterfalls; $10 parking.

102°F hike primitive

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Crystal Hot Springs

Commercial resort in Honeyville with hot/cold pools (65-134F), slides, lap pool, and campground. Year-round.

134°F resort resort

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Meadow Hot Springs

Natural hot springs near Saratoga Springs by Utah Lake; three pools inside a limestone dome formed 10,000+ years ago. Free.

100°F drive-up primitive

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Zion Canyon Hot Springs

Luxury resort in La Verkin near Zion National Park with over 50 geothermal and mineral pools (88-104F), saunas, cold plunges, family/adult sections. Opened 2026. $39+ entry.

104°F resort resort

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Homestead Crater

Geothermal hot spring inside a beehive-shaped limestone dome in Midway (90-96F). Offers soaking, snorkeling, scuba diving. Reservations required.

96°F resort resort

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Inlet Park Hot Springs

Natural muddy pools along Utah Lake in Saratoga Springs; three pools in a public park; free access; muddy bottoms. Popular and easy to reach.

109°F drive-up primitive

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Veyo Pool

Commercial hot spring-fed pool in Veyo with waterslides, diving boards, and canyon setting. Family-friendly; fees apply; open year-round.

110°F resort resort

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Meadow Hot Springs (Fillmore)

Remote natural hot springs in a farmer field near Fillmore with three pools at varying temps. Private property, ask permission; bumpy access road.

100°F drive-up primitive

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Baker Hot Springs

Secluded natural hot springs in the desert near Delta; three tubs in open landscape. Free; requires 4WD access; year-round but hot in summer.

100°F drive-up primitive

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Belmont Hot Springs RV Park

Semi-developed RV park in Garland along the Malad River with two outdoor mineral pools at 97F and 104F. Campground available; year-round.

104°F resort resort

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Red Hill Hot Springs

Primitive natural pools amid red rock hills near Monroe; 3-5 pools with varying temperatures up to 168F source. Free; privately owned but public access; short hike.

168°F hike primitive

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Stinking Springs

Developed historical site near Corinne with mineral pools; used by Native Americans and railroad workers. Fees apply; year-round; near Golden Spike National Park.

100°F resort resort

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Gandy Warm Springs

Primitive warm springs (80-81F) in Snake Valley near Garrison; free; home to endangered snails. Remote desert; best in spring/fall; hiking access.

81°F drive-up primitive

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Horseshoe Warm Springs

Remote primitive warm springs (80-90F) in Skull Valley desert; free; 4WD recommended; off-grid; bring supplies.

90°F drive-up primitive

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Pah Tempe Hot Springs

Natural hot springs near Virgin River in Hurricane/La Verkin area; currently closed due to ownership changes; check for reopening updates.

105°F hike primitive

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Mountain Point Hot Springs

Warm springs integrated into a community lake setting in Bluffdale with recreational facilities; free public park; family-friendly; near Salt Lake City.

95°F drive-up primitive

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Blue Lake Geothermal Pond

Shallow geothermal pond (60-70F) on BLM land near Wendover; free; more wade than soak; RV-friendly with nearby camping; desert stargazing.

70°F drive-up primitive

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