# Spring, Arizona

Spring in Arizona. 72°F (22°C). Short Walk · Public Land. Gila County.

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

## Can you soak at Spring?

The water leaves the ground at 72°F, about as warm as a heated pool. It's a short walk from the road. It's on US Forest Service land. We haven't confirmed whether it has a pool or charges a fee.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Source water temperature | 72°F (22°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| pH | 8.2 (Slightly Alkaline) |
| Elevation | 4,130 ft |
| Access | Short Walk · Public Land, 0.1 mi from the nearest road (Fossil Creek Road 708) |
| Land | Tonto National Forest, US Forest Service |
| County | Gila County |
| Nearest town | Pine |
| Coordinates | 34.40500, -111.60200 |
| Best months to soak | January, December, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | Clear Creek Campground (AZ), 12.0 mi |

## About Spring

Listed under the bare name Spring, this is a tepid seep in Tonto National Forest, eight or so miles from Pine in Gila County. The nearest road is Fossil Creek Road 708. Access is open. On a mild day the water reads barely above the air, which rules out soaking.

This is higher, cooler country than most of Arizona's thermal springs, above four thousand feet with close to two feet of snow most winters and seventeen inches of rain. Five hundred feet or so on foot from the road. Forest Service land, national forest designation. Clear Creek Campground is the nearest listed, about twelve miles out.

Winter is listed as best, though with two feet of snow a year the road may not be reliable then; check Forest Service conditions for Road 708. Short walk in. The water sampled in 1978 ran alkaline, above eight on the pH scale, with iron present. That is the only chemistry on file, and it is old. Temperature is tepid.

## Water chemistry

Lab sample from 1978-05-24 (Water Quality Portal).

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| pH | 8.2 |
| Calcium | 54 mg/L |
| Magnesium | 33 mg/L |
| Sodium | 11 mg/L |
| Sulfate | 4.8 mg/L |
| Chloride | 7.1 mg/L |
| Iron | 20 µg/L |

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Pine](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/arizona/pine), 0 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Arizona](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/arizona)
- [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
- [Soda Spring, AZ](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/arizona/soda-spring-1): 75°F source, pH 6.7, Roadside, near Lake Montezuma, Yavapai County
- [Spring (Hot), AZ](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/arizona/spring-hot-maricopa-county): 99°F source, Roadside, near Carefree, Maricopa 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
- [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

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Spring?**
Spring has a water temperature of 72°F (22°C). This is a warm thermal spring.

**Where is Spring located?**
Spring is located in Gila County, Arizona at 4,130 feet elevation, near Pine. Coordinates: 34.4050°N, 111.6020°W.

**How do I get to Spring?**
Spring has Short Walk road access, with the nearest road being Fossil Creek Road 708 (0.1 mi from the road).

**Is Spring free to visit?**
Spring has Open access. It is managed by US Forest Service.

**Can I camp near Spring?**
Yes, Clear Creek Campground (Az) is located nearby (12.0 miles away).

**What minerals are in the water at Spring?**
Water chemistry analysis shows the presence of pH, Calcium, Magnesium, Sodium, Sulfate, Chloride, Iron. The pH is 8.2 (slightly alkaline).

## Sources

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