# Mitchell Spring, Arizona

Mitchell Spring in Arizona. 79°F (26°C). Short Walk. Maricopa County.

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

## Can you soak at Mitchell Spring?

The water leaves the ground at 79°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 | 79°F (26°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| pH | 8.0 (Slightly Alkaline) |
| Elevation | 2,010 ft |
| Access | Short Walk, 0.2 mi from the nearest road |
| County | Maricopa County |
| Nearest town | Anthem |
| Coordinates | 33.91500, -112.33200 |
| Best months to soak | December, January, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | HORSETHIEF CABIN, 17.1 mi |

## About Mitchell Spring

Mitchell Spring is a warm spring in Maricopa County, about thirteen miles from Anthem, low desert by elevation at around two thousand feet. The water was measured in the high seventies, warm to the hand and nothing you would linger in on a winter night. The landowner is unrecorded and so is public access, which is the main caveat for anyone thinking of driving out.

A fifth of a mile separates the spring from the nearest road, a short walk with no road name attached to it in the record. Elevation is low and the climate runs hot and dry, with next to no snow and about eleven inches of rain a year. The mineral sample taken here found mildly alkaline water carrying calcium and sodium along with sulfate and chloride.

December through February are the rated months, and at this elevation it is easy to see why. Horsethief Cabin, around seventeen miles off, is the one overnight option listed. Access is not on record, so assume nothing about reaching the spring legally until you have checked land ownership yourself. The water chemistry dates to a single 1979 sample and may say little about the spring today.

## Water chemistry

Lab sample from 1979-08-09 (Water Quality Portal).

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| pH | 8 |
| Calcium | 35 mg/L |
| Magnesium | 7.7 mg/L |
| Sodium | 230 mg/L |
| Sulfate | 240 mg/L |
| Chloride | 130 mg/L |

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Peoria](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/arizona/peoria), 9 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Arizona](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/arizona)
- [Castle Hot Springs (Arizona), AZ](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/arizona/castle-hot-springs-arizona): pH 7.7, Roadside, near Black Canyon City, Yavapai County
- [Castle Hot Springs, AZ](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/arizona/castle-hot-springs): 115°F source, pH 7.7, Short Walk, near Black Canyon City, Yavapai County, developed pools, overnight guests only, year-round
- [Spring (Hot), AZ](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/arizona/spring-hot-maricopa-county): 99°F source, Roadside, near Carefree, Maricopa County
- [Spring, AZ](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/arizona/spring-yavapai-county): 72°F source, TDS 474 mg/L, Roadside, near Prescott, Yavapai County
- [El Dorado Hot Spring, AZ](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/arizona/el-dorado-hot-spring): Roadside, near Buckeye, Maricopa County, developed pools, day pass, oct-jun
- [Verde Hot Springs, AZ](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/arizona/verde-hot-springs): 104°F source, pH 6.5, Roadside, near Camp Verde, Yavapai County, primitive pools, free, year-round

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Mitchell Spring?**
Mitchell Spring has a water temperature of 79°F (26°C). This is a warm thermal spring.

**Where is Mitchell Spring located?**
Mitchell Spring is located in Maricopa County, Arizona at 2,010 feet elevation, near Anthem. Coordinates: 33.9150°N, 112.3320°W.

**How do I get to Mitchell Spring?**
Mitchell Spring has Short Walk road access (0.2 mi from the road).

**Can I camp near Mitchell Spring?**
Yes, Horsethief Cabin is located nearby (17.1 miles away).

**What minerals are in the water at Mitchell Spring?**
Water chemistry analysis shows the presence of pH, Calcium, Magnesium, Sodium, Sulfate, Chloride. The pH is 8.0 (slightly alkaline).

## Sources

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