# Mescal Warm Spring, Arizona

Mescal Warm Spring in Arizona. 84°F (29°C). Short Walk · Public Land. Gila County.

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

## Can you soak at Mescal Warm Spring?

The water leaves the ground at 84°F, about as warm as a heated pool. It's a short walk from the road. We haven't confirmed whether it has a pool or charges a fee.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Source water temperature | 84°F (29°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| Elevation | 2,595 ft |
| Access | Short Walk · Public Land, 0.9 mi from the nearest road (Road 600) |
| Land | San Carlos Reservation, TRIB |
| County | Gila County |
| Nearest town | Peridot |
| Coordinates | 33.15200, -110.63900 |
| Best months to soak | January, December, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | KELLNER GROUP CAMPGROUND, 16.8 mi |

## About Mescal Warm Spring

Mescal Warm Spring is reservation ground, San Carlos, in Gila County roughly fifteen miles out of Peridot. Tepid water, mid eighties, below body heat. Access is unknown. The tribal land status decides everything about a visit. No chemistry has been taken, though a photo has. Road 600 is the closest named road.

Road 600 lies a little under a mile off, so there is walking involved. Reservation land, San Carlos. Elevation is modest. The country is dry, rain in the mid teens of inches and snow in small amounts, and the annual average sits around seventy. Around seventeen miles out, Kellner Group Campground is the only camp listed.

The best months tag covers December through February. Figure on close to a mile on foot off Road 600. Ask the tribe before going; access is down as unknown and this is reservation land. Camping means Kellner Group, a good way off. No fee is noted. The water is mild, no heat concern.

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near San Carlos](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/arizona/san-carlos), 28 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Arizona](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/arizona)
- [Spring, AZ](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/arizona/spring-gila-county-3): 82°F source, Short Walk, near Peridot, Gila County
- [Unnamed thermal spring, AZ](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/arizona/unnamed-spring-gila-county-1): 99°F source, Short Walk, near Globe, Gila County, private, no public access
- [Coolidge Dam Warm Spring, AZ](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/arizona/coolidge-dam-warm-spring): 99°F source, Short Walk, near Peridot, Gila County, private, no public access
- [Spring, AZ](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/arizona/spring-gila-county-2): 75°F source, Short Walk, near Globe, Gila County
- [Pioneer Spring, AZ](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/arizona/pioneer-spring): 91°F source, Short Walk, near Kearny, Pinal County
- [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 Mescal Warm Spring?**
Mescal Warm Spring has a water temperature of 84°F (29°C). This is a warm thermal spring.

**Where is Mescal Warm Spring located?**
Mescal Warm Spring is located in Gila County, Arizona at 2,595 feet elevation, near Peridot. Coordinates: 33.1520°N, 110.6390°W.

**How do I get to Mescal Warm Spring?**
Mescal Warm Spring has Short Walk road access, with the nearest road being Road 600 (0.9 mi from the road).

**Is Mescal Warm Spring free to visit?**
Mescal Warm Spring has Unknown access. It is managed by DESG.

**Can I camp near Mescal Warm Spring?**
Yes, Kellner Group Campground is located nearby (16.8 miles away).

## Sources

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