Tonto Natural Bridge Spring

Gila County, Arizona · Near Pine
34.3200°N, 111.4530°W · 4,600 ft
72°F 88°F air 4,600 ft Short Walk Camping nearby (8.6 mi)

Tonto Natural Bridge Spring comes up warm, low seventies, a couple hundred yards from a road in Gila County, about four miles from Pine. The name is the most interesting thing on the record. Owner and access are two empty fields, so the page cannot tell you who controls the ground or the terms for getting to the water. It appears in the USGS thermal inventory.

Location

A short walk, under two hundred yards, off a road the record leaves nameless. The spring sits at about forty-six hundred feet in Gila County, where a typical winter drops sixteen inches of snow and rainfall is middling. Nothing in the record describes the land unit, and the elevation is high enough that the short walk can be a snowy one for part of the year.

The climate averages favor winter, though with that much snow up here the real window will depend on the year. Houston Mesa is the campground the record gives, nine miles or so. Owner and access go unrecorded, so confirm before you go. The water is warm to the hand, short of a real soak.

Monthly Climate
40°
Jan
43°
Feb
50°
Mar
57°
Apr
64°
May
77°
Jun
78°
Jul
77°
Aug
71°
Sep
61°
Oct
50°
Nov
40°
Dec
Annual Precip: 16.8 in Annual Snow: 15.5 in
Best Time to Visit
January Air 40°F · Water 72°F · +32° contrast
December Air 40°F · Water 72°F · +32° contrast
February Air 43°F · Water 72°F · +29° contrast
January offers 38°F more contrast than July
Current Conditions
88°F
WSW 25.2 mph 37%
This Afternoon 89° Low 68° Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 30% precip
Saturday 91° Low 69° Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 22% precip
Sunday 90° Low 69° Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 25% precip
Monday 87° Low 67° Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 37% precip
Tuesday 83° Low 66° Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 33% precip
Where to Stay

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Nearby Camping
Houston Mesa 8.6 mi away

Overview Houston Mesa Campground is located in the forested northern section of Tonto National Forest, just one mile north of Payson, Arizona and less than two hours from Phoenix. With family, equestrian and tent-only campsites, this campground can accommodate a range of visitors and offers plenty of ways to enjoy the outdoors, including several miles of hiking and horseback riding trails nearby. As the fifth largest forest in the United States, the Tonto National Forest is one of the most...

Reservable Yes
Reserve on Recreation.gov →
Temperature
72°F
Warm Hot Boiling
Water Temp 72°F (22°C)
Avg Air Temp 59°F
Above Ambient +13°F
Mild soaking conditions September
Access
Road Access Short Walk
Distance to Road 0.1 mi
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the water temperature at Tonto Natural Bridge Spring?
Tonto Natural Bridge Spring has a water temperature of 72°F (22°C). This is a warm thermal spring.
Where is Tonto Natural Bridge Spring located?
Tonto Natural Bridge Spring is located in Gila County, Arizona at 4,600 feet elevation, near Pine. Coordinates: 34.3200°N, 111.4530°W.
How do I get to Tonto Natural Bridge Spring?
Tonto Natural Bridge Spring has Short Walk road access (0.1 mi from the road).
Can I camp near Tonto Natural Bridge Spring?
Yes, Houston Mesa is located nearby (8.6 miles away).
Sources: USGS NWIS