# Quitobaquito Springs, Arizona

Quitobaquito Springs in Arizona. 90°F (32°C). Short Walk · Public Land.

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

## Can you soak at Quitobaquito Springs?

No. Our research found no place to soak at Quitobaquito Springs.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Source water temperature | 90°F (32°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| pH | 7.7 (Slightly Alkaline) |
| Elevation | 1,100 ft |
| Access | Short Walk · Public Land, 0.3 mi from the nearest road (Carretera Sonoita - Mexicali) |
| Land | Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument, National Park Service |
| Nearest town | Sonoyta |
| Coordinates | 31.94300, -113.01300 |
| Best months to soak | December, January, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | TWIN PEAKS CAMPGROUND, 11.8 mi |

## Plan your visit

| | |
|---|---|
| Type | Not a soaking spring |
| Operator | National Park Service Organ Pipe Cactus NM |

Sensitive habitat for endangered pupfish and mud turtle; no soaking source found; not a hot spring

Checked October 2026. Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quitobaquito_Springs

## About Quitobaquito Springs

Quitobaquito Springs sits inside Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument, National Park Service land, with Sonoyta given as the nearest town. The water is soaking warm, right around body heat. Access is open. The country is very dry, six inches of rain most years and no snow at all.

Low desert near eleven hundred feet. The nearest road on file is the Carretera Sonoita - Mexicali, and the spring is about a third of a mile from it on foot. National monument rules apply on this ground. Summers run hot; the annual average is in the mid seventies, which tells you the warm months are fierce. Twin Peaks Campground is the closest camping listed, roughly twelve miles away.

Winter, December through February by the record. The walk in is short. Camping is at Twin Peaks, about a dozen miles out. The last water sample on file dates to 1985 and showed a neutral pH with iron present alongside calcium and sodium; that is old information. Check with the monument on current rules before counting on a soak.

## Water chemistry

Lab sample from 1985-01-19 (Water Quality Portal).

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| pH | 7.7 |
| Calcium | 39 mg/L |
| Magnesium | 11 mg/L |
| Sodium | 210 mg/L |
| Sulfate | 98 mg/L |
| Chloride | 170 mg/L |
| Iron | 20 µg/L |

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Gila Bend](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/arizona/gila-bend), 74 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Arizona](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/arizona)
- [Agua Caliente Springs, AZ](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/arizona/agua-caliente-springs-1): 102°F source, Roadside, near Gila Bend, Maricopa County
- [Radium Hot Springs, AZ](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/arizona/radium-hot-springs-1): 140°F source, Short Walk, near Wellton, Yuma 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
- [Agua Caliente Spring, AZ](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/arizona/agua-caliente-spring-1): 90°F source, Roadside, near Arivaca Junction, Pima County
- [Buckhorn Hot Mineral Wells, AZ](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/arizona/buckhorn-hot-mineral-wells): Roadside, near Gilbert, Maricopa County, closed
- [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

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Quitobaquito Springs?**
Quitobaquito Springs has a water temperature of 90°F (32°C). This is a warm thermal spring.

**Where is Quitobaquito Springs located?**
Quitobaquito Springs is located in Arizona at 1,100 feet elevation, near Sonoyta. Coordinates: 31.9430°N, 113.0130°W.

**How do I get to Quitobaquito Springs?**
Quitobaquito Springs has Short Walk road access, with the nearest road being Carretera Sonoita - Mexicali (0.3 mi from the road).

**Is Quitobaquito Springs free to visit?**
Quitobaquito Springs has Open access. It is managed by National Park Service.

**Can I camp near Quitobaquito Springs?**
Yes, Twin Peaks Campground is located nearby (11.8 miles away).

**What minerals are in the water at Quitobaquito Springs?**
Water chemistry analysis shows the presence of pH, Calcium, Magnesium, Sodium, Sulfate, Chloride, Iron. The pH is 7.7 (slightly alkaline).

## Sources

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