# Soda Spring, Arizona

Soda Spring in Arizona. 75°F (24°C). Roadside. Yavapai County.

- Page: https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/arizona/soda-spring-1
- Source: Soaking Springs, researched and maintained by Armen Suny
- Updated: 2026-09-14

## Can you soak at Soda Spring?

The water leaves the ground at 75°F, about as warm as a heated pool. You can drive right up to it. We haven't confirmed whether it has a pool or charges a fee.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Source water temperature | 75°F (24°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| pH | 6.7 (Slightly Acidic) |
| Elevation | 3,595 ft |
| Access | Roadside, 104 ft from the nearest road (Soda Springs Ranch Road) |
| County | Yavapai County |
| Nearest town | Lake Montezuma |
| Coordinates | 34.64900, -111.74400 |
| Best months to soak | January, December, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | Clear Creek Campground (AZ), 9.3 mi |

## About Soda Spring

Soda Spring is a tepid mineral spring in Yavapai County, three miles from Lake Montezuma, close enough to Soda Springs Ranch Road that you could almost reach it from the car. The water runs in the mid-seventies. Slightly acidic by the one sample on record. The Wikipedia entry tied to this listing describes a town in Idaho and has no bearing here, and nobody has written down who owns the land or what the public is allowed to do there.

Soda Springs Ranch Road is as much as the record says about the ground. Elevation is a little above thirty-five hundred feet, with fifteen inches of snow in an average winter and a moderately dry year. The road name points at a ranch, and private land is a live possibility until someone confirms otherwise. Roadside access, a hundred feet give or take, means no physical barrier stands between the road and the water.

December through February rate highest. Clear Creek Campground is around nine miles away if you want to stay over. The water chemistry comes from a 1959 sample, old enough that it says more about the spring's past than its present, and the access status is blank, so check ownership before you walk in.

## Water chemistry

Lab sample from 1959-02-06 (Water Quality Portal).

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| pH | 6.7 |
| Calcium | 94 mg/L |
| Magnesium | 55 mg/L |
| Sodium | 70 mg/L |
| Sulfate | 16 mg/L |
| Chloride | 48 mg/L |

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Pine](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/arizona/pine), 19 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-1): 72°F source, pH 8.2, Short Walk, near Pine, Gila County
- [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
- [Tonto Natural Bridge Spring, AZ](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/arizona/tonto-natural-bridge-spring): 72°F source, Short Walk, near Pine, Gila County
- [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
- [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

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Soda Spring?**
Soda Spring has a water temperature of 75°F (24°C). This is a warm thermal spring.

**Where is Soda Spring located?**
Soda Spring is located in Yavapai County, Arizona at 3,595 feet elevation, near Lake Montezuma. Coordinates: 34.6490°N, 111.7440°W.

**How do I get to Soda Spring?**
Soda Spring has Roadside road access, with the nearest road being Soda Springs Ranch Road (104 ft from the road).

**Can I camp near Soda Spring?**
Yes, Clear Creek Campground (Az) is located nearby (9.3 miles away).

**What minerals are in the water at Soda Spring?**
Water chemistry analysis shows the presence of pH, Calcium, Magnesium, Sodium, Sulfate, Chloride. The pH is 6.7 (slightly acidic).

## Sources

- USGS thermal springs records, Water Quality Portal lab analyses, OpenStreetMap, Wikipedia/Wikidata, NOAA climate normals
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soda_Springs,_Idaho