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Spring

Gila County, Arizona · Near Peridot

33.1630°N, 110.6620°W · 3,179 ft

82°F 3,179 ft Unknown Short Walk DESG Camping nearby (15.3 mi)

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This spring emerges at 82°F on the San Carlos Apache Reservation, flowing 14 degrees above ambient temperature in Gila County's lower elevations.

Location

8 miles from Peridot, AZ

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The spring sits in desert and grassland environments characteristic of the reservation's warmer zones. A short 680-meter walk from Road 600 leads through scrubland to the thermal waters at 3,179 feet elevation.

Access requires a short walk from Road 600. Contact the San Carlos Apache Nation for permission, as this spring lies on tribal land with restricted public access.Access requires a short walk from Road 600. Public access status is unknown—contact the San Carlos Apache Nation regarding permission to visit.

History of Spring

Geothermally heated groundwater rises through the Earth's crust to create this desert spring. The San Carlos Reservation encompasses diverse terrain across southeastern Arizona's mountain and valley landscape.

Monthly Climate

48°

Jan

52°

Feb

60°

Mar

67°

Apr

74°

May

86°

Jun

86°

Jul

85°

Aug

79°

Sep

70°

Oct

58°

Nov

48°

Dec

Annual Precip: 14.3 in Annual Snow: 4.1 in

Best Time to Visit

January Air 48°F · Water 82°F · +34° contrast

December Air 48°F · Water 82°F · +34° contrast

February Air 52°F · Water 82°F · +30° contrast

January offers 38°F more contrast than July

Current Conditions

62°F

W 28.8 mph 32% Good soaking weather

Thursday 82° Low 54° Sunny 1% precip

Friday 87° Low 59° Sunny

Saturday 91° Low 63° Sunny

Sunday 94° Low 66° Sunny

Monday 96° Low 67° Sunny 2% precip

Data from National Weather Service

Where to Stay

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Nearby Camping

Kellner Group Campground 15.3 mi away

Overview Kellner Group Site is nestled at the base of the beautiful Pinal Mountains south of Globe, Arizona. Several picnic areas are separeted from the larger group area creating a semi-secluded setting. This site's interesting rock walls and steps were built by the Civilian Conservation Corps. It sits in the riparian area of Kellner Canyon, which frequently has a small stream running through it following winter runoff.Recreation Kellner Group Site recreation opportunities include hiking,...

Reservable Yes

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What to Bring

Spring is road-accessible, so you can bring more gear. Bring sun protection for exposed soaking.