Hot springs in Arizona

Free soaking pools in 1922 resort ruins on the Verde River. Rough forest roads and a river crossing required; no permit needed. Clothing optional.

Primitive hot spring tubs near the historic Sheep Bridge in Tonto National Forest. Free, no facilities, reached by 45-mile high-clearance drive from Carefree.

State park near Safford with hot spring tub permanently closed. Park is open and paid, with camping, fishing, lake swimming, and Mount Graham views.

Toxic geothermal spring in Grand Canyon, boat-access only. Orange travertine pumpkin bowl at mile 212.9; soaking prohibited due to extreme arsenic levels.

Former warm spring pool near Littlefield along the Virgin River, closed by ADOT in 2022. Pool dismantled and site fenced. Not currently visitable.

Free BLM spring inside a basalt-walled desert canyon near US-93. Small rock pool at around 100 degrees after a flat 1.4-mile sandy wash hike. No facilities.

Family-owned day spa south of Safford with private mineral tubs and outdoor soaking pond. Appointment required; indoor and outdoor options available.

Historic geothermal spring near Eden, AZ, now a private retreat. Springs reach 118 degrees F on private land with over a century of documented resort use.

BLM soaking tubs in the San Simon Valley desert, open daily during daylight hours. Vehicle fee required. Camping and OHV riding available on site.

Nature Conservancy spring in the Galiuro Mountains, closed to the public. Trails open to day hikers; bath house accessible to TNC members only.

Historic geothermal springs near Eden, Arizona, now a private retreat. Not open for walk-in soaking. Contact the operator for retreat access.

Six private and communal mineral spring tubs south of Safford, with overnight casita and camping options. Clothing-optional in private rooms.

Private geothermal facility in Tonopah, one hour west of Phoenix. Communal nude pools and private hourly soaking. Camping and overnight lodging on site.

Artesian warm spring pond in a state park 8 miles south of Safford. Day-use fee required. Fishing, wading, short trails, and a Native American village nearby.

Sacred Hualapai geothermal springs on private tribal land near Wikieup, Mohave County. Known as Ha' Kamwe', the springs are not open to public visitors.

Adults-only resort in the Bradshaw Mountains, 55 miles from Phoenix. Spring access for overnight guests only, ages 18 and up. Swimsuit required.

Historic mineral hot springs resort in Mesa, closed since 1999. The 1939 Pueblo Revival site is on the National Register of Historic Places and currently sits abandoned at 5900 E Main St.

Free geothermal pools inside a deep desert slot canyon along the Colorado River. Reached by technical backcountry hike or kayak from Hoover Dam, clothing optional, no facilities on site.

Slot canyon soaking pools on the Colorado River in Lake Mead NRA, 40 miles from Las Vegas. Moderate hike, $25 NPS pass, closed May 15 through September 30.