Warm Springs
Warm Springs flows at 91 degrees Fahrenheit on the Muleshoe Ranch Preserve in Cochise County, permanently protected by a conservation organization and running 25.9 degrees above the arid regional baseline of 65.1 degrees Fahrenheit.
The spring emerges at 4,040 feet elevation in desert grassland characterized by sparse vegetation, dramatic rock outcrops, and clear views of surrounding mountains. The landscape reflects minimal annual precipitation—just 10.2 inches yearly—with only 2.2 inches of snow, creating an austere, high-desert environment.
Muleshoe Ranch Preserve protects diverse geological and ecological resources on the cusp of the San Pedro River valley. The thermal feature owes its heat to deep geothermal circulation in bedrock beneath the Dragoon Mountains, emerging through natural fractures in metamorphic rock.
The spring sits approximately 258 feet from the nearest road. Access requires permission from the Muleshoe Ranch Preserve; contact the conservation organization managing the property. Public access status remains restricted, so advance inquiries are essential before planning a visit.
Is Warm Springs worth visiting?
Best for
- Warm-water soaking
- Easy day trips