Cofer Hot Spring
Cofer Hot Springs flows at 97 degrees Fahrenheit on BLM public lands in Yavapai County, emerging 26 degrees warmer than ambient air temperatures with open public access status and neutral pH waters featuring balanced mineral chemistry.
Located at 2,065 feet elevation in transition terrain between upper Sonoran Desert and lower Mojave Desert zones, the spring landscape showcases classic Arizona desert vegetation with sparse trees and shrubland. The immediate setting near Burro Creek provides riparian elements contrasting the surrounding arid terrain.
Named features in this area reflect historical settlement and resource extraction patterns across western Arizona's public lands. The spring's moderate temperature and balanced chemistry make it geologically distinct from the region's more extreme thermal features like nearby Gillard Hot Springs.
Roadside access within 30 feet of established BLM routes near Bagdad provides straightforward visitor access to this open-to-public thermal feature. Plan visits during cooler months (October through April) to enjoy soaking conditions; the 97-degree water remains suitable for bathing with standard thermal spring safety practices.
Is Cofer Hot Spring worth visiting?
Best for
- Warm-water soaking
- Easy day trips
- Overnight camping trips
The water at Cofer Hot Spring is slightly alkaline (pH 7.4). It is notably rich in chloride (natural antiseptic with skin health benefits).
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