# Hookers Hot Springs, Arizona

Hookers Hot Springs in Arizona. 127°F (53°C). Short Walk · Public Land. Cochise County.

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

## Can you soak at Hookers Hot Springs?

No. Hookers Hot Springs is on private land with no public access.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Source water temperature | 127°F (53°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| pH | 9.0 (Alkaline) |
| Total dissolved solids | 255 mg/L |
| Elevation | 4,125 ft |
| Access | Short Walk · Public Land, 373 ft from the nearest road |
| Land | Muleshoe Ranch Preserve, NGO |
| County | Cochise County |
| Nearest town | Benson |
| Coordinates | 32.33600, -110.24000 |
| Best months to soak | December, January, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |

## Plan your visit

| | |
|---|---|
| Type | Private, no public access |
| Cost | Overnight guests only |
| Reservations | Required |
| Getting there | Jackson Cabin Rd, high clearance 4WD only; day visitors can hike headquarters trails only |
| Operator | The Nature Conservancy, https://dev.nature.org/en-us/get-involved/how-to-help/places-we-protect/muleshoe-ranch-cma/ |

Soaking for registered casita guests only; Hot Springs Guides says TNC members only (conflict, TNC page says registered guests); no pets; 50 percent deposit; no rates found

Checked October 2026. Sources: https://dev.nature.org/en-us/get-involved/how-to-help/places-we-protect/muleshoe-ranch-cma/, https://ebirdhotspots.com/birding-in-arizona/usaz-cochise-county/usaz-muleshoe-ranch-preserve/

## About Hookers Hot Springs

Hookers Hot Springs comes up hot, around 127 degrees, below the Galiuro Mountains on their southern side in Cochise County, roughly thirty miles from Benson. The ground is the Muleshoe Ranch Preserve, held by a non profit conservation group, and the record marks access unknown. Wikipedia mentions several hot springs close together here and says the water has a reputation for health benefits. The chemistry, from 1990, is strongly alkaline.

A few hundred feet of walking from the nearest road, a nameless one in the record. The land is a private conservation preserve, the Muleshoe Ranch. Elevation is moderate, in dry country with roughly ten inches of rain and next to no snow, mid sixties for the annual average. No campground is listed anywhere in the record.

Wikipedia places Hookers Hot Springs in the southern foothills of the Galiuro Mountains, quotes an old description praising its position and its wide view of valley and mountain, and notes that the water has long been credited with health benefits. Several hot springs lie nearby. The USGS sample dates to August 1990.

Best time on file: winter, December through February. Short approach. With access unknown and the preserve privately run, ask the preserve before going in. There is no camp listed, and no word on fees. Hot enough to burn skin, so test the water and look for a cooler pool before getting in.

## Water chemistry

Lab sample from 1990-08-02 (Water Quality Portal).

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| pH | 9 |
| Total dissolved solids | 255 mg/L |
| Calcium | 0.87 mg/L |
| Magnesium | 0.04 mg/L |
| Sodium | 63 mg/L |
| Sulfate | 3.3 mg/L |
| Chloride | 4.4 mg/L |
| Iron | 30 µg/L |

Records this spring holds:
- Most alkaline of Arizona's 17 springs with a pH reading: pH 9.0
- Softest water of Arizona's 22 springs with calcium and magnesium readings: 2.3 mg/L

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Tucson](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/arizona/tucson), 39 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Arizona](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/arizona)
- [Warm Springs, AZ](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/arizona/warm-springs-cochise-county): 91°F source, Roadside, near Benson, Cochise County, private, no public access, overnight guests only
- [N O Spring, AZ](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/arizona/n-o-spring): 73°F source, Roadside, near Benson, Cochise County
- [Mercer Spring, AZ](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/arizona/mercer-spring): 77°F source, Short Walk, near Tanque Verde, Pima County
- [Agua Caliente, AZ](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/arizona/agua-caliente): 86°F source, TDS 493 mg/L, Roadside, near Tanque Verde, Pima County, not a soaking spring, free, year-round
- [Roper Lake State Park Hot Spring, AZ](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/arizona/roper-lake-state-park-hot-spring): Roadside, near Cactus Flat, Graham County, closed
- [Warm Spring, AZ](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/arizona/warm-spring-graham-county-2): 79°F source, Short Walk, near Bylas, Graham County

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Hookers Hot Springs?**
Hookers Hot Springs has a water temperature of 127°F (53°C). This is considered a hot spring, well above body temperature.

**Where is Hookers Hot Springs located?**
Hookers Hot Springs is located in Cochise County, Arizona at 4,125 feet elevation, near Benson. Coordinates: 32.3360°N, 110.2400°W.

**How do I get to Hookers Hot Springs?**
Hookers Hot Springs has Short Walk road access (373 ft from the road).

**Is Hookers Hot Springs free to visit?**
Hookers Hot Springs has Unknown access. It is managed by NGO.

**What minerals are in the water at Hookers Hot Springs?**
Water chemistry analysis shows the presence of pH, Total Dissolved Solids, Calcium, Magnesium, Sodium, Sulfate, Chloride, Iron. The pH is 9.0 (alkaline). Total dissolved solids measure 255 mg/L.

**Is it safe to soak at Hookers Hot Springs?**
With care. At 127°F Hookers Hot Springs 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
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hookers_Hot_Springs,_Arizona