# Buckhorn Hot Mineral Wells, Arizona

Buckhorn Hot Mineral Wells in Arizona. Roadside. Maricopa County.

- Page: https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/arizona/buckhorn-hot-mineral-wells
- Source: Soaking Springs, researched and maintained by Armen Suny
- Updated: 2026-09-14

## Can you soak at Buckhorn Hot Mineral Wells?

No. Buckhorn Hot Mineral Wells is closed to visitors.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Source water temperature | Unknown (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| Elevation | 1,384 ft |
| Access | Roadside, 12 ft from the nearest road |
| County | Maricopa County |
| Nearest town | Gilbert |
| Coordinates | 33.41667, -111.70111 |
| Nearest campground | Larry Forbis Overnight Group Site, 11.9 mi |

## Plan your visit

| | |
|---|---|
| Type | Closed |
| Getting there | Mesa, on old US 60 |

Bathhouse closed 1999, motel 2007; abandoned, NRHP-listed 2005; 2019 renovation talk, no reopening found

Checked October 2026. Sources: https://www.hotspringsguides.com/hot-springs/buckhorn-hot-mineral-wells-mesa-arizona, https://www.kjzz.org/2019-04-01/content-852271-mesas-buckhorn-baths-could-be-getting-makeover

## About Buckhorn Hot Mineral Wells

Buckhorn Hot Mineral Wells, also called Buckhorn Baths, sits in Maricopa County, Arizona, roughly eight miles from Gilbert. Wikipedia describes it as a hot spring east of Mesa. The record here carries no temperature. Land owner and access status are blank. What is certain is the position and the name.

Roadside, twelve feet from the road, which is about as close as a spring gets. Low desert, hot year averages, very little rain and no snow. The Larry Forbis Overnight Group Site is the nearest camping listed, some twelve miles out. No managing unit is named.

Wikipedia also knows it as Buckhorn Baths and as Buckhorn Mineral Wells, and locates it seven miles east of Mesa, Arizona.

No best months are given; the climate row makes the case for winter on its own. Because nothing says who owns the wells or if the public may enter, find out its current status before going. No fee is recorded. Temperature is unverified in this file, so the hot in the name rests on Wikipedia's word.

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Mesa](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/arizona/mesa), 1 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Arizona](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/arizona)
- [Roosevelt Dam Springs, AZ](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/arizona/roosevelt-dam-springs): 118°F source, Roadside, near Tonto Basin, Gila County
- [Spring (Hot), AZ](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/arizona/spring-hot-maricopa-county): 99°F source, Roadside, near Carefree, Maricopa County
- [Mitchell Spring, AZ](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/arizona/mitchell-spring): 79°F source, pH 8.0, Short Walk, near Anthem, Maricopa County
- [Pioneer Spring, AZ](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/arizona/pioneer-spring): 91°F source, Short Walk, near Kearny, Pinal County
- [Castle Hot Springs (Arizona), AZ](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/arizona/castle-hot-springs-arizona): pH 7.7, Roadside, near Black Canyon City, Yavapai County
- [Castle Hot Springs, AZ](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/arizona/castle-hot-springs): 115°F source, pH 7.7, Short Walk, near Black Canyon City, Yavapai County, developed pools, overnight guests only, year-round

## Questions

**Where is Buckhorn Hot Mineral Wells located?**
Buckhorn Hot Mineral Wells is located in Maricopa County, Arizona at 1,384 feet elevation, near Gilbert. Coordinates: 33.4167°N, 111.7011°W.

**How do I get to Buckhorn Hot Mineral Wells?**
Buckhorn Hot Mineral Wells has Roadside road access (12 ft from the road).

**Can I camp near Buckhorn Hot Mineral Wells?**
Yes, Larry Forbis Overnight Group Site is located nearby (11.9 miles away).

## Sources

- USGS thermal springs records, Water Quality Portal lab analyses, OpenStreetMap, Wikipedia/Wikidata, NOAA climate normals
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buckhorn_Hot_Mineral_Wells