Hot Well Dunes Recreation Area
Safford (Bowie side) · Graham County
Primitivedrive-up (about 25 miles of BLM dirt road from US 70; passable to most vehicles but rough in places)
106 °F · body temp marked
Water106 °F
FeeFrom $3
Seasonyear-round
LandBLM (Safford Field Office)
WhereSafford (Bowie side), Arizona
DriveTucson ≈ 2 h 45, Phoenix ≈ 3 h 15
Two concrete tubs of 106°F artesian water in the middle of a 2,000-acre dune field, which makes this the rare soak where the neighbours are off-road vehicles. Take Haekel Road, seven miles east of Safford on US 70, then 25 miles south on BLM dirt that most vehicles manage, though it gets rough. Pay $3 per vehicle on site. Through January 2027 the BLM is moving the tubs out of the flood zone and improving roads and walkways; the site stays open, but amenities come and go, so set expectations accordingly. Camping is allowed in the area.
From Bureau of Land Management, last checked 19 September 2026.