Gold Strike Hot Springs

Gold Strike Hot Springs

Boulder City, Arizona

4.5(923)naturalChallengingFree

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🌡️Temperature100°F
🏊Typenatural
🥾DifficultyChallenging
💰PriceFree
📅Best SeasonFall through Spring
👥Crowd LevelModerate

About Gold Strike Hot Springs

A slot-canyon adventure near Hoover Dam where hot water seeps from the canyon walls into pools along the Colorado River. The hike involves boulder scrambling, rope-assisted descents, and wading through warm creeks in a narrow canyon of banded rock.

Access

Backcountry

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Overnight

No

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Clothing Optional

No

Features

Slot canyonColorado RiverRope scramblesWaterfall pools

Water Minerals

CalciumSodiumSulfate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the water temperature at Gold Strike Hot Springs?
The water temperature at Gold Strike Hot Springs is 100°F.
How much does Gold Strike Hot Springs cost?
Gold Strike Hot Springs is free to visit.
Is Gold Strike Hot Springs clothing optional?
No, Gold Strike Hot Springs requires swimwear.
What minerals are in the water at Gold Strike Hot Springs?
The water at Gold Strike Hot Springs contains Calcium, Sodium, Sulfate.
How difficult is it to get to Gold Strike Hot Springs?
Gold Strike Hot Springs has a challenging difficulty level with backcountry access.

Recent Google Reviews

Cameron Siskowic• Google Review

"PSA: Bring enough water. Look at pics and vids so you know what to expect. There’s a reason they close this hike all summer long. Took Vegas Pauly C on this hike. He loved it but also said “Why hike 3..."

1/5/2026
Jocelyn Jimenez• Google Review

"I would of have gave it 5 stars if it wasn't for all the ropes I had to use to climb up particular parts of the canyon. The best part of the hike was making it to the end. I was able to dip in at leas..."

11/21/2025
Stephanie Savage• Google Review

"I’m 39, my husband is 40. We did this hike with our 5 kids yesterday ages 6-15. It was amazing. The exact trail I was looking for. Gave every one of my kids a challenge, everyone got scrapes and b..."

4/30/2025