# Eagle Creek Hot Springs, Arizona

Eagle Creek Hot Springs in Arizona. 97°F (36°C). Short Walk. Greenlee County.

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

## Can you soak at Eagle Creek Hot Springs?

Yes. Eagle Creek Hot Springs has natural, undeveloped pools that run at 97°F. Soaking is free. It's a short walk from the road.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Source water temperature | 97°F (36°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| Elevation | 3,620 ft |
| Access | Short Walk, 0.1 mi from the nearest road |
| County | Greenlee County |
| Nearest town | Morenci |
| Coordinates | 33.04600, -109.44000 |
| Best months to soak | January, December, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | Owl Creek Campground, 9.5 mi |

## Plan your visit

| | |
|---|---|
| Type | Primitive pools |
| Cost | Free |
| Pool temperature | 97°F |
| Getting there | about 2.4 mi out and back from Morenci via Lower Eagle Creek Rd |
| Operator | Mine-owned land (posted permission) |

Checked October 2026. Sources: https://waterfallhikes.com/near/morenci-arizona, https://www.hikingproject.com/trail/gpx/7099424

## About Eagle Creek Hot Springs

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.

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.

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Safford](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/arizona/safford), 21 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Arizona](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/arizona)
- [Warm Spring, AZ](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/arizona/warm-spring-greenlee-county): 73°F source, Short Walk, near Morenci, Greenlee County
- [Gillard Hot Springs, AZ](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/arizona/gillard-hot-springs): 180°F source, Short Walk, near Clifton, Greenlee County, primitive pools, free
- [Hot Spring, AZ](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/arizona/hot-spring-greenlee-county): 138°F source, TDS 13,900 mg/L, Short Walk, near Clifton, Greenlee County
- [Clifton Hot Springs, AZ](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/arizona/clifton-hot-springs): 102°F source, TDS 13,900 mg/L, Roadside, near Clifton, Greenlee County
- [Seep, AZ](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/arizona/seep-1): 95°F source, TDS 13,900 mg/L, Roadside, near Clifton, Greenlee County, not a soaking spring
- [Grapevine Spring, AZ](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/arizona/grapevine-spring): 91°F source, Short Walk, near Pima, Graham County

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