Verde Hot Springs
Camp Verde, Arizona
| Address: | Child's Power Rd, Arizona, USA |
| GPS: |
34°20'52.9"N 111°41'50.5"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Arizona |
Rivers
Camp, Hike, and Hot Springs
Verde Hot Springs are a few natural hot spring pools located along the Verde River, near Sedona, Arizona. Once a resort, now all that remains are the foundations and the hot pools themselves.
To get to the hot springs, you'll need to follow a trail and wade upstream a bit from Child's Dispersed Camping Area, which has no amenities.
Though nudity is officially prohibited, many visitors treat the site as bathing-suit optional.
More Information
Be courteous, informed, and prepared. Read trailhead guidelines, stay on the trail, and don't feed the wildlife.
Read More
Be careful. Pay attention to posted signs and always test the waters before you get in. Some hot springs can get up to boiling temperatures. Be sure to drink plenty of water to combat the dehydrating effect of the spring.
Be respectful of other soakers and the hot spring. Don't hog the pool. Camp at least 200 yards away and keep fires in designated areas. Keep your pets out of the water and never pee in thermal feature. Glass bottles should never go near a hot spring.
- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Camp Verde, Arizona
- Head south on S Main St toward S 1st St (0.5 mi)
- Turn left onto AZ-260 E (7.3 mi)
- Turn right onto Fossil Creek RdMay be closed at certain times or days(13.8 mi)
- Sharp right onto Child's Power Rd (3.7 mi)
- Turn right to stay on Child's Power Rd (2.6 mi)
From the White Bridge in Camp Verde, go east on Hwy 260 6.8 miles to FR 708 (Fossil Creek Road); turn right and go 15 miles to the junction of FR 708 and FR 502. Go south on FR 502 for 6 miles of VERY BAD Road to the Childs Power Plant and the Verde River. Courtesy of fs.usda.gov
GPS coordinates should be accurate to within 0.57 miles
Other Hiking Trails and Hot Springs Nearby
Fossil Creek Waterfall
Pine, Arizona
6.2 miles NEFossil Creek is one of Arizona's two designated "Wild and Scenic" rivers. The waterfall is the most popular place to visit to cool off and see the natural beauty. Located between...
Hike, Swim 2.2-6.1 mi
Fossil Creek Dam (Toilet Bowl)
Pine, Arizona
8.4 miles NEHidden within the vast Arizona desert is an oasis of a river that brings the surrounding banks to life around it. This is Fossil Creek--one of Arizona's two designated "Wild and...
Dive, Hike, Swim 0.1-3.8 mi
Fossil Springs Trail No. 18
Pine, Arizona
8.4 miles NELocated within the Fossil Springs Wilderness, this trail leads down a canyon to the springs for which it is named. At the trailhead, there are several hikes, some of which are available for...
Hike, Horseback, Swim 0.4 mi
Clear Creek Campground
Camp Verde, Arizona
12.2 miles NWest Clear Creek flows along the boundary of this desert canyon country camp and is a popular place for hiking, swimming, wading and fishing. Cool water species such as smallmouth bass and green...
Camp, Hike, Swim
Bearfoot Trail
Strawberry, Arizona
12.8 miles EHike and Mountain Bike near Strawberry, Arizona
Hike, Mountain Bike 3.0 mi
Blodgett Basin Trail No. 31
Camp Verde, Arizona
13.3 miles NBlodgett Basin Trail is one of a select few trails that shows off the riparian desert beauty unique to West Clear Creek Wilderness. The trail stretches from Bull Pen Trailhead through the canyon and...
Backpack, Hike, Swim 16.9 mi
West Clear Creek Trail No. 17
Camp Verde, Arizona
13.3 miles NWest Clear Creek Trail No. 17 is a great way to reach the running waters of West Clear Creek. By far the most accessible and popular, it starts from the Bull Pen Ranch parking lot and winds down the...
Backpack, Hike, Swim
Bullpen Day Use Area
Camp Verde, Arizona
13.3 miles NBullpen has something for everyone. Whether you park here and use the trail head to start on one of several hikes that lead down West Clear Creek, or stay nearby to use the picnic areas and...
Backpack, Dive, Hike, Swim 0.6-2.9 mi
Tramway Trail No. 32
Happy Jack, Arizona
21.4 miles NETramway Trail is a very short but very steep hike down the ridge of the Colorado Plateau to the nearby West Clear Creek. The trail crosses over the sharp edge of the Mogollan Rim, and descends to the...
Hike, Rock Climb, Swim 7.1 mi
The Crack at Wet Beaver Creek
Rimrock, Arizona
22.6 miles NThe Crack is a popular swimming hole found by hiking the Bell Trail down to Wet Beaver Creek. After following the trail for about 3.5 miles away from the parking lot, take a detour to the left just...
Dive, Hike, Horseback, Swim 1.9 mi
Maxwell Trail No. 37
Happy Jack, Arizona
22.6 miles NEThe Maxwell Trail leads over the Mongollan Rim down the canyon into West Clear Creek. Although still somewhat steep, it is an easier hike than shorter neighboring Tramway trail, which shares its...
Hike, Swim 0.5-0.6 mi
Ellison Creek Falls
Payson, Arizona
23.8 miles EEllison Creek provides 4 beautiful waterfalls in this area, each with their own swimming and diving opportunities. There are even fishing spots where trout can be caught. Since the falls are close to...
Dive, Hike, Swim 3.9 mi
Cave Creek Swimming Hole
Cave Creek, Arizona
27.7 miles SHidden along Cave Creek Trail #4 is a swimming hole deep enough to refresh from the summer heat. It takes almost four miles of hiking in Arizona desert to reach the swimming hole, but the water is...
Hike, Swim
East Clear Creek
Happy Jack, Arizona
33.5 miles NEEast Clear Creek is a river that stretches through the Mogollon Rim area of Arizona. It provides water to the surrounding desert landscape, fishing opportunities, and various areas to hike,...
Canyoneer, Hike, Swim
Red Rock State Park
Sedona, Arizona
33.6 miles NRed Rock in Sedona, Arizona details the beauty in the layers of sedimentary rock that has been constructed over millions of years. It is at Red Rock that you can see "Schnebly Hill...
Hike, Swim 1.1-3.5 mi
Horton Springs
Payson, Arizona
34.3 miles EHorton Springs is a spring on the Mogollon Rim that leads into Horton Creek. There are campsites near the springs, and several hiking trails in the area that lead to the spring itself. Between the...
Backpack, Camp, Hike
Upper Tonto Creek Campground
Payson, Arizona
34.4 miles EUpper Tonto Creek Campground is a beautiful place to camp at the intersection of Tonto and Horton Creeks. In addition to camping, this is a popular destination to both fish and hike. The campground...
Camp, Hike
Chavez Crossing
Sedona, Arizona
34.5 miles NChavez Crossing is a campground in Sedona, Arizona. It sits perfectly nestled in Arizona's most beautiful red rock attractions along with the grand summer sunsets. If that didn't sound...
Camp, Hike, Swim 1.6-3.6 mi
Kinder Crossing Trail #19
Happy Jack, Arizona
34.8 miles NEKinder Crossing Trail #19 travels down to the beauty of East Clear Creek, and then extends up until reaching FR 137; but many people use the trail to reach the creek waters and play in the water. The...
Hike, Swim
Hell's Gate
Payson, Arizona
35.3 miles EThis Wilderness was established in 1984, and contains approximately 37,440 rough acres with a major canyon and perennial stream extending its entire length. Deep pools of water may be separated by...
Backpack, Camp, Hike, SwimNearby Campsites
Clear Creek Campground
Camp Verde, Arizona
12.2 miles NWest Clear Creek flows along the boundary of this desert canyon country camp and is a popular place for hiking, swimming, wading and fishing. Cool water species such as smallmouth bass and green...
Camp, Hike, Swim
Beaver Creek Campground
Camp Verde, Arizona
22.3 miles NCamp, Canoe, Kayak, and Swim near Camp Verde, Arizona
Camp, Canoe, Kayak, Swim
Beaver Creek Dispersed Camping
22.6 miles N
Free dispersed camping on the cliffs above Beaver Creek.
Camp 1.1-3.5 mi
Horton Springs
Payson, Arizona
34.3 miles EHorton Springs is a spring on the Mogollon Rim that leads into Horton Creek. There are campsites near the springs, and several hiking trails in the area that lead to the spring itself. Between the...
Backpack, Camp, Hike
Upper Tonto Creek Campground
Payson, Arizona
34.4 miles EUpper Tonto Creek Campground is a beautiful place to camp at the intersection of Tonto and Horton Creeks. In addition to camping, this is a popular destination to both fish and hike. The campground...
Camp, Hike
Chavez Crossing
Sedona, Arizona
34.5 miles NChavez Crossing is a campground in Sedona, Arizona. It sits perfectly nestled in Arizona's most beautiful red rock attractions along with the grand summer sunsets. If that didn't sound...
Camp, Hike, Swim
Hell's Gate
Payson, Arizona
35.3 miles EThis Wilderness was established in 1984, and contains approximately 37,440 rough acres with a major canyon and perennial stream extending its entire length. Deep pools of water may be separated by...
Backpack, Camp, Hike, Swim 1.1 mi
Christopher Creek Campground
Payson, Arizona
37.7 miles EChristopher Creek is a popular campground situated just east of Payson, nestled between the Christopher Creek river, and the town of the same name. This site is used for both overnight and day-use...
Camp, Canyoneer, Cross-country Ski, Hike, Swim
Haigler Canyon Campground
Payson, Arizona
42.9 miles EThis campground was constructed in 2007 and offers 2 day-use sites and 2 campground areas with 14 overnight sites. This campground boasts a diversity of trees. Fishing for rainbow trout is a popular...
Camp, Hike, Swim
Aspen Campground
Payson, Arizona
42.9 miles EAspen Campground is a large campground near Payson, Arizona. Between the proximity to Woods Canyon Lake and the seclusion of the encompassing Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest, this is a...
Camp 4.0 mi
Woods Canyon Lake
Payson, Arizona
42.9 miles EWoods Canyon Lake is a fishing lake near Payson, Arizona located near the Mogollon Rim. The lake has a hike that loops around it, and several other hikes nearby to look at the particularly scenic...
Camp, Hike, Swim 0.1-7.8 mi
Wolf Creek Falls
Sedona, Arizona
44.5 miles WWolf Creek Falls is a wonderful space to explore and be immersed in nature. With it's six miles of trails, beautiful waterfalls and two campgrounds this is the perfect place to spend a...
Camp, Hike, Swim 0.1-0.7 mi
Cave Springs
Sedona, Arizona
44.8 miles NCave Springs Campground is a scenic campground that sits in Oak Creek Canyon. Cave Springs is nestled perfectly in the town of Sedona, giving the campground the notorious Sedona red views. Uniquely,...
Camp, Hike, Swim
Sinkhole Campground
Payson, Arizona
46.4 miles ESinkhole Campground is a camping area near Willow Springs Lake. There are also hikes, mountain biking trails, and fishing opportunities nearby. There are 26 campsites in total at this...
Camp, Hike, Mountain Bike
