# Lewis Spring, Arizona

Lewis Spring in Arizona. 68°F (20°C). Short Walk · Public Land. Cochise County.

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

## Can you soak at Lewis Spring?

The water leaves the ground at 68°F, cooler than most swimming pools. Access is restricted. It's a short walk from the road. It's on US Fish and Wildlife Service land. We haven't confirmed whether it has a pool or charges a fee.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Source water temperature | 68°F (20°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| Elevation | 4,920 ft |
| Access | Short Walk · Public Land, 339 ft from the nearest road (Leslie Canyon Road) |
| Land | Leslie Canyon National Wildlife Refuge, US Fish and Wildlife Service |
| County | Cochise County |
| Nearest town | Pirtleville |
| Coordinates | 31.59200, -109.51000 |
| Best months to soak | December, January, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | CAMP RUCKER GROUP SITE, 14.3 mi |

## About Lewis Spring

Lewis Spring is a barely warm spring inside Leslie Canyon National Wildlife Refuge in Cochise County, sixteen miles or so from Pirtleville. The water is cool enough that you would not call it a soak, and the land is a federal refuge where access is listed as restricted. The US Fish and Wildlife Service manages the ground.

Leslie Canyon Road passes close by, and the approach is a short walk, though restricted access on refuge land means that walk may be off limits. The spring sits near five thousand feet in a dry part of Cochise County that sees almost no snow and about a foot of rain in a year. The record lists no fee and shows nothing built at the water.

Ask the refuge before going; the record says restricted, and that outranks everything else on this page. Winter months rate best, and with a couple of inches of snow each winter the weather is seldom the obstacle. Nobody is soaking in water this cool anyway. Camp Rucker group site is the campground on the record, fourteen miles out.

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Douglas](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/arizona/douglas), 21 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Arizona](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/arizona)
- [Astin Spring, AZ](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/arizona/astin-spring): 75°F source, Short Walk, near Douglas, Cochise County
- [Antelope Spring, AZ](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/arizona/antelope-spring-1): 79°F source, Short Walk, near Tombstone, Cochise County
- [Hot Well Dunes, AZ](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/arizona/hot-well-dunes): Roadside, near Swift Trail Junction, Graham County, primitive pools, pools 106°F, $3 parking or permit, year-round
- [N O Spring, AZ](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/arizona/n-o-spring): 73°F source, Roadside, near Benson, Cochise County
- [Hookers Hot Springs, AZ](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/arizona/hookers-hot-springs): 127°F source, pH 9.0, TDS 255 mg/L, Short Walk, near Benson, Cochise County, private, no public access, overnight guests only
- [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

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Lewis Spring?**
Lewis Spring has a water temperature of 68°F (20°C). This is a warm thermal spring.

**Where is Lewis Spring located?**
Lewis Spring is located in Cochise County, Arizona at 4,920 feet elevation, near Pirtleville. Coordinates: 31.5920°N, 109.5100°W.

**How do I get to Lewis Spring?**
Lewis Spring has Short Walk road access, with the nearest road being Leslie Canyon Road (339 ft from the road).

**Is Lewis Spring free to visit?**
Lewis Spring has Restricted access. It is managed by US Fish and Wildlife Service.

**Can I camp near Lewis Spring?**
Yes, Camp Rucker Group Site is located nearby (14.3 miles away).

## Sources

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