# Spring (Hot), Arizona

Spring (Hot) in Arizona. 99°F (37°C). Roadside · Public Land. Maricopa County.

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

## Can you soak at Spring (Hot)?

The water leaves the ground at 99°F, a comfortable soaking temperature. You can drive right up to it. 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 | 99°F (37°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| Elevation | 2,075 ft |
| Access | Roadside · Public Land, 68 ft from the nearest road |
| Land | Tonto National Forest, US Forest Service |
| County | Maricopa County |
| Nearest town | Carefree |
| Coordinates | 34.07600, -111.70800 |
| Best months to soak | January, December, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | Horseshoe (AZ), 6.8 mi |

## About Spring (Hot)

The record lists this as Spring (Hot), in Tonto National Forest, Maricopa County, about 21 miles from Carefree. The water is at body temperature, a proper soaking warmth without being hot. It is a roadside spring, under a hundred feet off an unnamed road, and open to the public.

Around 2,000 feet, low ground. Snow is a few inches on a heavy winter; rain comes to fourteen. The land is Forest Service. The road beside it is not named on file. Horseshoe campground is the nearest on record, seven miles away or thereabouts. The setting is low, with a yearly average around seventy.

December through February are the best months listed. Open access, and the spring is right off the road. Camp at Horseshoe if you want to stay; it is about seven miles away. The USGS tracks this one under a site number; beyond the temperature, no water chemistry is on record. A photo is on file, so you can see what the spot looks like before you go.

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Pine](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/arizona/pine), 24 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
- [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
- [Mitchell Spring, AZ](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/arizona/mitchell-spring): 79°F source, pH 8.0, Short Walk, near Anthem, 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 (Hot)?**
Spring (Hot) has a water temperature of 99°F (37°C). This is a warm thermal spring.

**Where is Spring (Hot) located?**
Spring (Hot) is located in Maricopa County, Arizona at 2,075 feet elevation, near Carefree. Coordinates: 34.0760°N, 111.7080°W.

**How do I get to Spring (Hot)?**
Spring (Hot) has Roadside road access (68 ft from the road).

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

**Can I camp near Spring (Hot)?**
Yes, Horseshoe (Az) is located nearby (6.8 miles away).

## Sources

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