Gillard Hot Spring
Greenlee County, Arizona, USA, United States
Illustration photo — not a verified picture of this exact spot.
- Location
- Greenlee County, Arizona, USA, United States
- Water type
- thermal
- Temperature
- 77 °C
- pH
- 7.3
Water profile
Thermicity
Sedative
LowHigh
Relaxing — deep, immediate muscle release.
Mineralisation
Balancing
LowHigh
Rich in trace elements — gentle on the skin.
Buoyancy
Standard buoyancy
LowHigh
Soft water — natural, classic buoyancy.
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Gillard Hot Spring is a thermal spring in Greenlee County, Arizona, notable for water emerging at a high temperature of around 77 °C. It is a wild, open-air site set within Arizona's arid backcountry landscape.
Insider tip — Gillard Hot Spring in the Black Hills Byway area of Greenlee County, Arizona — the HOTTEST natural spring in Arizona, discharging 400–500 gallons/minute at 170–180°F (77–82°C) into the adjacent Gila River. Dangerously hot: view-only, no soaking possible. Accessed via the Black Hills Backcountry Byway from Safford. A remarkable geological spectacle.
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Frequently asked questions
How hot is the water?
The water runs quite hot here, around 77 °C — a sedative water that brings immediate muscle release.
What type of water is found here?
This spot features thermal water.
What is the best season to visit?
The most favourable period for this spot is: Toute l'année.