Hot Springs Directory

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Road-accessible primitive springs in Santa Cruz County near the Mexican border.

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3-mile hike near Hoover Dam in Lake Mead NRA; closed May-Sep; clothing-optional; slot canyon pools.

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Northwestern AZ along Colorado River; boat or hike access; wilderness area setting.

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Near Buckeye; restored 1930s spa; reservation needed; historic bathhouse experience.

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Luxury resort in the Bradshaw Mountains near Morristown; reservation required; historic 1890s destination.

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Primitive undeveloped springs near Clifton in Greenlee County; historic site; remote eastern AZ.

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Natural pool along the Colorado River near Page; river access required.

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Clothing-optional resort in Tonopah; open daily 9AM-9PM; private tubs available.

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Private resort spa in Safford; $15-35; multiple mineral pools and tubs; clothing-optional.

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Near Gila Bend; remote primitive pools in desert; 4WD recommended; free but challenging access.

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Near Morenci Mine area; too hot for soaking — view only; geothermal outflow; industrial area.

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Remote primitive spring near Blue; extremely hot — caution advised; desert solitude.

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Near Wickenburg; private historic resort with developed pools; reservations needed.

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Drive-up hot springs near Safford; $3/vehicle; sand dune setting; rock-walled pools.

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Primitive historic site near Eden; very hot; important cultural landmark.

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3-mile hike near Wikieup along Burro Creek; free camping; secluded canyon pools.

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Northwestern AZ near Kanab Creek; multi-day backpacking in Grand Canyon area; permit required; pristine creek pools.

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Remote springs near Fredonia in northern AZ; hike required; primitive; limited info.

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Near Quartzsite; off-road vehicle access; desert hot spring with rock pools; free camping nearby.

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Tucson area in Santa Catalina Mountains; seasonal access; cooler temps at elevation; mountain spring with views.

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Remote desert springs in northwestern AZ; primitive access; wild desert setting.

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Short hike near Willow Beach in Lake Mead NRA; natural pools with waterfall; clothing-optional.

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Colorado River in Grand Canyon; boat/raft access only; NO soaking allowed — toxic minerals; view only; vibrant orange deposits.

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Drive-up in state park near Safford; $10/vehicle entry; fishing and boating; primitive pools near lake.

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Eastern AZ near Safford; natural pools in dunes area; $3 entry; year-round access.

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San Carlos Indian Reservation; tribal permit required; guided access; warm mineral pools.

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4-mile hike in Yavapai County; remote natural pools along the Verde River.

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Near Superior in Tonto National Forest; short hike from road; forested pools with waterfall; free.

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Near Tombstone; private property — not publicly soakable; historic site; view only.

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Southern AZ; off-road access; mild temperature; fishing nearby.

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Near Camp Verde in Yavapai County; rough road and river crossing required; historic ruins.

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Paria Plateau near Wire Pass trailhead; 4-6 mile round-trip hike; secluded warm pools in slot canyon; BLM land; clothing-optional.

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Primitive slot canyon pools near Wells on Bishop Creek; short hike; free; river crossing possible; scenic area.

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Primitive remote desert springs in Esmeralda County; free BLM; undeveloped pools; 4x4 access recommended; solitude.

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Natural pools in Mesquite/Virgin River Valley; easy access; mineral-rich; free BLM; near Overton.

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Warm swimming hole near Alamo; developed picnic area; easy access off Extraterrestrial Hwy; family-friendly; free.

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Private tubs near Beatty in southern NV; currently closed, check updates; RV access; semi-developed; near Death Valley.

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Primitive remote springs near Denio in Humboldt County; free BLM; multiple small pools; near Oregon border; year-round.

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Semi-developed ranch tubs in Eureka County; private property, call ahead; cowboy-style soaking; donation-based.

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Playa access only when dry near Gerlach in Black Rock Desert; remote; free BLM land; stunning views; primitive.

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Natural pool in Lake Mead NRA near Valley of Fire; easy access; pet-friendly; park entrance fee; shaded oasis.

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Remote primitive site in Elko County; multiple pools; free BLM; 4x4 recommended; camping; near Ruby Mountains.

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Large warm pond near Denio Junction in Humboldt County; primitive camping; remote; free; near Oregon border.

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Small resort with motel in Caliente; private baths; historic; day use ~$10-15; near Great Basin NP.

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Developed resort in Carson City with indoor/outdoor pools; day passes ~$25; mineral-rich; historic since 1849; family-friendly.

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Luxury historic resort (1862) in Genoa near Carson Valley; 7 mineral pools; spa; day passes ~$30; near Lake Tahoe.

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Unique cone-shaped geothermal feature near Austin in Big Smoky Valley; short hike; view-only due to extreme heat; free; volcanic cone.

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Primitive pools near Gerlach in Black Rock Desert; 4x4 access required; remote BLM; very hot source (150-178F); free camping.

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Primitive springs in Black Rock Desert near Gerlach; desert playa access; free BLM; year-round; rugged terrain.

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Semi-developed concrete pool near Dyer; picnic tables; free; views of Boundary Peak; stargazing; family-friendly.

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Hike-required canyon pools near Boulder City and Hoover Dam; ropes and boulders; closed in summer heat; Lake Mead NRA.

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Primitive pools in Elko County; remote BLM; 4x4 access; near Jarbidge Wilderness; free camping; high desert solitude.

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Primitive creek-fed pools in northern NV near McDermitt; remote; free; seasonal flow; backpacking required; natural seepage.

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Semi-developed ranch tubs in Eureka County; private property, inquire for access; cowboy-style soaking; donation-based.

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Primitive desert setting in Pershing County; free BLM; off I-80; minimal development; natural pools; easy access.

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Primitive tubs in Pershing County near Lovelock; remote BLM; free; excellent stargazing; dirt road access; off-grid.

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Primitive desert pools near Winnemucca; free camping; remote dirt roads; natural soaking; mountain views.

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Roadside cowboy tubs near Imlay in Humboldt County; currently closed, check updates; free when open; primitive.

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Primitive pools near Wells in northeastern NV; high desert; free; off-road access; wildlife viewing; remote.

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Primitive springs near Denio in Humboldt County; free BLM; year-round; small natural pools; remote border area.

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Primitive remote valley springs in Nye County; free; 4x4 advised; near Toiyabe National Forest; solitude and views.

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Man-made grottos with mineral water near Las Vegas in Pahrump; luxury cabins and spa; reservations required; desert wellness.

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Primitive tubs in Paradise Valley near Little Humboldt River; variable conditions; free BLM; volunteer-maintained; scenic valley.

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Multiple pools near Elko in Ruby Valley; dirt roads; 4x4 advised; wildlife views; free BLM.

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Multiple pools near Gerlach in Black Rock Desert; 4x4 recommended; year-round; primitive BLM land.

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Cowboy tubs off Hwy 50 near Austin in Big Smoky Valley; easy access; roadside soak; free BLM.

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Developed resort near Reno in Washoe Valley; private baths, steam room, massages; day passes ~$55; historic Mark Twain site; clothing required.

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Ditch pools in Black Rock Desert near Trego; free BLM; near Burning Man site; mud bottom; primitive.

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Warm pond and campground in Sheldon NWR near Denio; developed facilities; free; wildlife refuge; year-round.

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Community developed pools in Moapa Valley near Overton; park entry ~$5; family-oriented; mineral waters; picnic areas.

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Outdoor community pool in Tonopah; developed; affordable entry; historic mining area; family-friendly.

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Secluded natural hot springs in the desert near Delta; three tubs in open landscape. Free; requires 4WD access; year-round but hot in summer.

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Semi-developed RV park in Garland along the Malad River with two outdoor mineral pools at 97F and 104F. Campground available; year-round.

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Shallow geothermal pond (60-70F) on BLM land near Wendover; free; more wade than soak; RV-friendly with nearby camping; desert stargazing.

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Commercial resort in Honeyville with hot/cold pools (65-134F), slides, lap pool, and campground. Year-round.

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Free natural milky-blue pools in Diamond Fork Canyon near Springville; 2.5-mile hike; waterfalls; $10 parking.

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Primitive warm springs (80-81F) in Snake Valley near Garrison; free; home to endangered snails. Remote desert; best in spring/fall; hiking access.

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Geothermal hot spring inside a beehive-shaped limestone dome in Midway (90-96F). Offers soaking, snorkeling, scuba diving. Reservations required.

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Remote primitive warm springs (80-90F) in Skull Valley desert; free; 4WD recommended; off-grid; bring supplies.

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Natural muddy pools along Utah Lake in Saratoga Springs; three pools in a public park; free access; muddy bottoms. Popular and easy to reach.

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Mild warm spring (68F) in remote northern Utah near Grouse Creek; primitive and undeveloped; for experienced explorers; free.

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Natural hot springs near Saratoga Springs by Utah Lake; three pools inside a limestone dome formed 10,000+ years ago. Free.

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Remote natural hot springs in a farmer field near Fillmore with three pools at varying temps. Private property, ask permission; bumpy access road.

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Warm springs integrated into a community lake setting in Bluffdale with recreational facilities; free public park; family-friendly; near Salt Lake City.

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Natural hot springs resort in Monroe with soaking tubs, unique lodging, and events. Open 24/7, temperatures vary by tub.

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Primitive natural pools along Ogden River (100-110F); short hike required; scenic canyon views; free but remote access.

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Natural hot springs near Virgin River in Hurricane/La Verkin area; currently closed due to ownership changes; check for reopening updates.

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Primitive natural pools amid red rock hills near Monroe; 3-5 pools with varying temperatures up to 168F source. Free; privately owned but public access; short hike.

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Developed historical site near Corinne with mineral pools; used by Native Americans and railroad workers. Fees apply; year-round; near Golden Spike National Park.

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Commercial hot spring-fed pool in Veyo with waterslides, diving boards, and canyon setting. Family-friendly; fees apply; open year-round.

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Mild warm spring (68F) in Box Elder County near Snowville; undeveloped; casual primitive soak; free; limited info.

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Luxury resort in La Verkin near Zion National Park with over 50 geothermal and mineral pools (88-104F), saunas, cold plunges, family/adult sections. Opened 2026. $39+ entry.