# Caliche Spring, Arizona

Caliche Spring in Arizona. 79°F (26°C). Roadside · Public Land. Mohave County.

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

## Can you soak at Caliche Spring?

The water leaves the ground at 79°F, about as warm as a heated pool. You can drive right up to it. It's on Bureau of Land Management land. We haven't confirmed whether it has a pool or charges a fee.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Source water temperature | 79°F (26°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| Total dissolved solids | 272 mg/L |
| Elevation | 2,188 ft |
| Access | Roadside · Public Land, 158 ft from the nearest road |
| Land | Kingman Field Office, Bureau of Land Management |
| County | Mohave County |
| Nearest town | Golden Valley |
| Coordinates | 34.92500, -114.22100 |
| Best months to soak | December, January, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | Wild Cow Springs Campground, 22.1 mi |

## About Caliche Spring

Caliche Spring, a tepid spring in Mohave County, Arizona, is on BLM land under the Kingman Field Office, about 19 miles from Golden Valley. Access is open. The water reading is warmish on the skin and nothing to soak in. A USGS site record exists, with a single dissolved-solids figure from a 1979 visit and nothing else in the chemistry.

Roadside, about 150 feet off the road, on BLM ground that carries no designation beyond public. The elevation is moderate. The climate row is desert, with a warm yearly average and very little rain. Wild Cow Springs Campground, around 22 miles away, is the only camping in the record.

Winter is when the record says to go. Open BLM ground means you can walk up to it. The only water measurement is one number from 1979, so treat the chemistry as a footnote. No fee is listed. The campground is far enough away that it is a separate stop.

## Water chemistry

Lab sample from 1979-10-24 (Water Quality Portal).

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Total dissolved solids | 271.7 mg/L |

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Golden Valley](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/arizona/golden-valley), 0 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Arizona](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/arizona)
- [Oatman Warm Springs, AZ](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/arizona/oatman-warm-springs): 91°F source, Roadside, near Mohave Valley, Mohave County
- [Unnamed thermal spring, AZ](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/arizona/unnamed-spring-mohave-county): 73°F source, Short Walk, near Kingman, Mohave County
- [Frost Mine Spring, AZ](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/arizona/frost-mine-spring): 70°F source, Roadside, near Kingman, Mohave County
- [Tom Brown Warm Spring, AZ](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/arizona/tom-brown-warm-spring): 82°F source, pH 7.3, Short Walk, near Kingman, Mohave County
- [Cofer Hot Spring, AZ](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/arizona/cofer-hot-spring): 97°F source, pH 7.4, Roadside, near Bagdad, Yavapai County, private, no public access, pools 97°F
- [Kaiser Hot Spring, AZ](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/arizona/kaiser-hot-spring): 99°F source, pH 7.4, Short Walk, near Bagdad, Yavapai County, primitive pools, pools 99–100°F, free, year-round

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Caliche Spring?**
Caliche Spring has a water temperature of 79°F (26°C). This is a warm thermal spring.

**Where is Caliche Spring located?**
Caliche Spring is located in Mohave County, Arizona at 2,188 feet elevation, near Golden Valley. Coordinates: 34.9250°N, 114.2210°W.

**How do I get to Caliche Spring?**
Caliche Spring has Roadside road access (158 ft from the road).

**Is Caliche Spring free to visit?**
Caliche Spring has Open access. It is managed by Bureau of Land Management.

**Can I camp near Caliche Spring?**
Yes, Wild Cow Springs Campground is located nearby (22.1 miles away).

**What minerals are in the water at Caliche Spring?**
Water chemistry analysis shows the presence of Total Dissolved Solids. Total dissolved solids measure 272 mg/L.

## Sources

- USGS thermal springs records, Water Quality Portal lab analyses, OpenStreetMap, Wikipedia/Wikidata, NOAA climate normals