# Monkey Spring, Arizona

Monkey Spring in Arizona. 82°F (28°C). Short Walk. Santa Cruz County.

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

## Can you soak at Monkey Spring?

The water leaves the ground at 82°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 | 82°F (28°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| Elevation | 4,574 ft |
| Access | Short Walk, 0.5 mi from the nearest road |
| County | Santa Cruz County |
| Nearest town | Rio Rico |
| Coordinates | 31.63700, -110.70300 |
| Best months to soak | January, December, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | KENTUCKY CAMP CABIN AND HEADQUARTERS BUILDING, 7.8 mi |

## About Monkey Spring

Warm water in the low eighties, half a mile off the nearest road in Santa Cruz County: that is Monkey Spring. Rio Rico is the closest town, about nineteen miles away. The spring is a USGS thermal point more than a destination, and the record carries no land owner and no statement on public access, so nobody has said on paper that you can walk to it.

Half a mile separates the spring from the nearest road, which has no name on record, at a little over forty-five hundred feet. Winters bring a few inches of snow. Rain is modest, around fifteen inches. No land unit or designation is listed, and no fee either. The Kentucky Camp cabin, eight miles away, is the nearest overnight stop in the record.

Winter is the rated season. The only temperature on file is a single reading. Access status and land ownership are both missing; check them before driving out. No fee is listed either. The water is warm enough to feel and too cool for a hot soak.

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Rio Rico](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/arizona/rio-rico-santa-cruz), 19 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Arizona](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/arizona)
- [Agua Caliente Spring, AZ](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/arizona/agua-caliente-spring-1): 90°F source, Roadside, near Arivaca Junction, 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
- [Antelope Spring, AZ](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/arizona/antelope-spring-1): 79°F source, Short Walk, near Tombstone, Cochise County
- [Mercer Spring, AZ](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/arizona/mercer-spring): 77°F source, Short Walk, near Tanque Verde, Pima County
- [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

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Monkey Spring?**
Monkey Spring has a water temperature of 82°F (28°C). This is a warm thermal spring.

**Where is Monkey Spring located?**
Monkey Spring is located in Santa Cruz County, Arizona at 4,574 feet elevation, near Rio Rico. Coordinates: 31.6370°N, 110.7030°W.

**How do I get to Monkey Spring?**
Monkey Spring has Short Walk road access (0.5 mi from the road).

**Can I camp near Monkey Spring?**
Yes, Kentucky Camp Cabin And Headquarters Building is located nearby (7.8 miles away).

## Sources

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