Hot Well Dunes

Hot Well Dunes

Safford, Arizona

4.1(312)naturalEasyFree

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🌡️Temperature106°F
🏊Typenatural
🥾DifficultyEasy
💰PriceFree
📅Best SeasonOctober through April
👥Crowd LevelLow

About Hot Well Dunes

A BLM-managed recreation area in southeastern Arizona where artesian hot water fills two concrete tubs at the edge of expansive sand dunes. Popular with OHV riders and campers who soak under brilliant desert stars after a day on the dunes.

Access

Short walk

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Overnight

Yes

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Clothing Optional

No

Features

Sand dunesBLM campgroundOHV ridingDesert stargazing

Water Minerals

SodiumCalciumSulfate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the water temperature at Hot Well Dunes?
The water temperature at Hot Well Dunes is 106°F.
How much does Hot Well Dunes cost?
Hot Well Dunes is free to visit.
Is Hot Well Dunes clothing optional?
No, Hot Well Dunes requires swimwear.
What minerals are in the water at Hot Well Dunes?
The water at Hot Well Dunes contains Sodium, Calcium, Sulfate.
How difficult is it to get to Hot Well Dunes?
Hot Well Dunes has a easy difficulty level with short walk access.

Recent Google Reviews

Greg Hancock• Google Review

"Remote location with horrible roads to get there. From the North via Haekal road lots of potholes. However the road will be closed through June sometime for work. I hope that means it will be fixed..."

4/4/2025
Bernadette DeVries• Google Review

"Thursday, November 17th, there were only about 6 campers in the area. We came for the hot springs. No one else around. Had it the springs all to ourselves. Very clean vault toilets to change clothes...."

11/16/2023
Alice Feeney• Google Review

"What a surprise. You just never know out in the middle of nowhere what it will be like. We planned on not more than an hour, but were there 2 hours easy. Camp host made his rounds and I'm sure he is v..."

12/14/2023