# Hannah Hot Spring, Arizona

Hannah Hot Spring in Arizona. 133°F (56°C). Hike · Public Land. Greenlee County.

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

## Can you soak at Hannah Hot Spring?

Yes. Hannah Hot Spring has natural, undeveloped pools that run at 105°F. Soaking is free. Reaching it takes a hike.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Source water temperature | 133°F (56°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| Elevation | 4,912 ft |
| Access | Hike · Public Land, 4.6 mi from the nearest road |
| Land | Apache National Forest, US Forest Service |
| County | Greenlee County |
| Nearest town | Clifton |
| Coordinates | 33.40000, -109.15200 |
| Best months to soak | January, December, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | Honeymoon Campground, 19.7 mi |

## Plan your visit

| | |
|---|---|
| Type | Primitive pools |
| Cost | Free |
| Pool temperature | 105°F |
| Getting there | long backcountry route, 6 to 13 mi one way by source, several wades; high clearance road to trailhead (FR 475/475C) |
| Operator | US Forest Service Apache-Sitgreaves NF |

Checked October 2026. Sources: https://www.backpacker.com/trips/tuscon-az-hannah-hot-spring?scope=anon, https://hikearizona.com/decoder.php?ZTN=678

## About Hannah Hot Spring

A hot spring deep in the Apache National Forest, Hannah Hot Spring lies in Greenlee County nearly thirty miles from Clifton and more than four miles of walking from the closest road. The water comes out hot, well above what most people can sit in without mixing, so the draw is the remoteness and the heat together. Getting there is most of the undertaking. Access is open.

National forest land at close to five thousand feet. That elevation and thirty-odd inches of snow a year mean winter can shut the approach entirely. The walk from the end of the road is listed at four and a half miles or so, classed as a full hike, and no road name is recorded, so plan from a map and go in knowing the last stretch is on foot.

December through February score best on the climate averages, though the snowfall figure argues for caution in a hard winter. Honeymoon Campground is the nearest developed camping, around twenty miles away, so this is a long day or an overnight under your own arrangements. Water this hot will burn skin on contact; test before you touch. No fee is recorded.

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Safford](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/arizona/safford), 50 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Arizona](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/arizona)
- [San Francisco Hot Springs, NM](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/new-mexico/san-francisco-hot-springs): 120°F source, pH 7.3, Roadside, near Clifton, Greenlee County
- [Hot Springs, NM](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/new-mexico/hot-springs-greenlee-county): Hot, pH 7.3, Short Walk, near Clifton, Greenlee County
- [Frieborn Canyon Spring, NM](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/new-mexico/frieborn-canyon-spring): 92°F source, Hike, near Reserve, Catron County
- [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
- [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
- [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

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Hannah Hot Spring?**
Hannah Hot Spring has a water temperature of 133°F (56°C). This is considered a hot spring, well above body temperature.

**Where is Hannah Hot Spring located?**
Hannah Hot Spring is located in Greenlee County, Arizona at 4,912 feet elevation, near Clifton. Coordinates: 33.4000°N, 109.1520°W.

**How do I get to Hannah Hot Spring?**
Hannah Hot Spring has Hike road access (4.6 mi from the road).

**Is Hannah Hot Spring free to visit?**
Hannah Hot Spring has Open access. It is managed by US Forest Service.

**Can I camp near Hannah Hot Spring?**
Yes, Honeymoon Campground is located nearby (19.7 miles away).

**Is it safe to soak at Hannah Hot Spring?**
With care. At 133°F Hannah Hot Spring is hot enough to need short sessions, fifteen to twenty minutes, and plenty of water. Enter slowly and get out if you feel light-headed.

## Sources

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