# Spring, Arizona

Spring in Arizona. 72°F (22°C). Roadside · Public Land. Yavapai County.

- Page: https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/arizona/spring-yavapai-county
- 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. Access is restricted. 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 | 72°F (22°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| Total dissolved solids | 475 mg/L |
| Elevation | 4,080 ft |
| Access | Roadside · Public Land, 3 ft from the nearest road |
| Land | State Trust Land, SDOL |
| County | Yavapai County |
| Nearest town | Prescott |
| Coordinates | 34.44500, -112.69300 |
| Best months to soak | January, December, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | THUMB BUTTE, 12.2 mi |

## About Spring

An unnamed thermal point on Arizona State Trust Land in Yavapai County, seventeen miles from Prescott, recorded by the USGS as nothing more specific than a spring. The water is warm, low seventies. Access is restricted. That, and the mild temperature, make it a footnote on the map for most people. The linked Wikipedia article is the generic one on hot springs and says nothing about this site.

The spring is essentially in the road; the record puts it three feet from the nearest one. The land is State Trust Land managed by the state land office, at around four thousand feet, with a dozen inches of snow in a typical winter and moderate rainfall. Thumb Butte, twelve miles off, is the campground the record pairs with this site. The land designation is given as SRMA.

Winter months rate best. Because access is restricted, do not assume you can stop and look even though the road passes right by; confirm with the state land office first. The only water data is a total dissolved solids figure from 1979, moderate mineral content and long out of date. No fee is on record.

## Water chemistry

Lab sample from 1979-03-16 (Water Quality Portal).

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Total dissolved solids | 474.5 mg/L |

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Prescott](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/arizona/prescott-yavapai), 17 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Arizona](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/arizona)
- [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
- [Mitchell Spring, AZ](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/arizona/mitchell-spring): 79°F source, pH 8.0, Short Walk, near Anthem, Maricopa County
- [Kaiser Hot Spring, AZ](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/arizona/kaiser-hot-spring): 99°F source, pH 7.4, Short Walk, near Bagdad, Yavapai County, primitive pools, pools 99–100°F, free, year-round
- [Cofer Hot Spring, AZ](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/arizona/cofer-hot-spring): 97°F source, pH 7.4, Roadside, near Bagdad, Yavapai County, private, no public access, pools 97°F
- [Trout Creek Spring, AZ](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/arizona/trout-creek-spring): 81°F source, Short Walk, near Peach Springs, Mohave 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 Yavapai County, Arizona at 4,080 feet elevation, near Prescott. Coordinates: 34.4450°N, 112.6930°W.

**How do I get to Spring?**
Spring has Roadside road access (3 ft from the road).

**Is Spring free to visit?**
Spring has Restricted access. It is managed by SDOL.

**Can I camp near Spring?**
Yes, Thumb Butte is located nearby (12.2 miles away).

**What minerals are in the water at Spring?**
Water chemistry analysis shows the presence of Total Dissolved Solids. Total dissolved solids measure 475 mg/L.

## Sources

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