Eagle Creek Hot Springs

Greenlee County, Arizona · Near Morenci
33.0460°N, 109.4400°W · 3,620 ft
97°F 82°F air 3,620 ft Short Walk Camping nearby (9.5 mi)

A warm spring in Greenlee County, six miles or so from Morenci. The water sits at body temperature, so you could stay in it as long as you liked. That is about all the good news here. No owner is named, and nothing at all is said about access. There is no chemistry and no photograph, though the USGS inventory does list it.

Location

The nearest road, unnamed on file, passes within a few hundred feet, so it is a short walk from wherever you park. It sits at a middling height in country where winters drop a little snow, rarely much, and around eleven inches of rain fall. On average the year runs in the mid sixties. Owl Creek Campground sits roughly nine or ten miles away.

The record favors winter, December through February. Reaching the spring takes a short walk from an unnamed road. Stay at Owl Creek Campground. The big unknowns are ownership and access, both blank, so find out who holds the ground before visiting. The water is warm and safe to touch, with no heat caution needed. No fee information is on file.

Monthly Climate
44°
Jan
48°
Feb
55°
Mar
64°
Apr
73°
May
83°
Jun
84°
Jul
82°
Aug
77°
Sep
66°
Oct
53°
Nov
44°
Dec
Annual Precip: 11.3 in Annual Snow: 4.1 in
Best Time to Visit
January Air 44°F · Water 97°F · +53° contrast
December Air 44°F · Water 97°F · +53° contrast
February Air 48°F · Water 97°F · +49° contrast
January offers 40°F more contrast than July
Current Conditions
82°F
W 18.0 mph 43%
Today 96° Low 70° Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 24% precip
Spring is +1° warmer
Saturday 95° Low 70° Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 13% precip
Spring is +2° warmer
Sunday 95° Low 71° Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 49% precip
Spring is +2° warmer
Monday 93° Low 69° Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 55% precip
Spring is +4° warmer
Tuesday 89° Low 68° Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 47% precip
Spring is +8° warmer
Where to Stay

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Nearby Camping
Owl Creek Campground 9.5 mi away

Located in the Gila Box Riparian National Conservation Area in Arizona, Owl Creek Campground has seven campsites, picnic tables, grills, ramadas, trash receptacles, and restroom facilities available to make your stay more enjoyable. There is no potable water available at the campground. Three of the campsites are pull-through sites, and four are pull-in sites, making the campground suitable for trailers and RVS.  The campground is a stop on the Black Hills Back Country Byway, and it is also j...

Stay limit In the Gila Box Riparian National Conservation Area, camping at developed sites — and primitive camping elsewhere — is limited to 14 consecutive days in a 28-day period.
Reserve on Recreation.gov →
Temperature
97°F
Warm Hot Boiling
Water Temp 97°F (36°C)
Avg Air Temp 65°F
Above Ambient +33°F
Warm air, warm water September
Access
Road Access Short Walk
Distance to Road 0.1 mi
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the water temperature at Eagle Creek Hot Springs?
Eagle Creek Hot Springs has a water temperature of 97°F (36°C). This is a warm thermal spring.
Where is Eagle Creek Hot Springs located?
Eagle Creek Hot Springs is located in Greenlee County, Arizona at 3,620 feet elevation, near Morenci. Coordinates: 33.0460°N, 109.4400°W.
How do I get to Eagle Creek Hot Springs?
Eagle Creek Hot Springs has Short Walk road access (0.1 mi from the road).
Can I camp near Eagle Creek Hot Springs?
Yes, Owl Creek Campground is located nearby (9.5 miles away).
Sources: USGS NWIS