Natural swimming hole
Hot Well Dunes
Spring · Arizona
Community-reported spot. Details below are compiled from public sources and are reported to be accurate — always verify locally before visiting.
About this swimming hole
Two solar-fed concrete tubs bubbling with 106-degree mineral water, improbably set in the middle of a 2,000-acre OHV dune playground near Safford. Soak while dirt bikes carve the dunes around you; it is strange, loud, and wonderfully Arizonan. A BLM day-use fee covers access.
Good to know
| Water type | Spring |
|---|---|
| Water temperature | 106 |
| Depth | two concrete soaking tubs |
| Best season | October-April |
| Fees | $3/vehicle/day BLM fee |
| Reservations required | No |
| Hours | sunrise-sunset |
| Parking | BLM recreation site lot |
| County | Graham County |
| Nearest town | Safford |
| Safety notes | Road floods after rain; check conditions; OHV area |
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Frequently asked questions
Can you swim in Hot Well Dunes?
Yes — Hot Well Dunes is listed as a natural swimming spot in Arizona. Reported water temperature: 106. Heads-up: Road floods after rain; check conditions; OHV area. There are rarely lifeguards at natural swimming holes — verify conditions locally before you go.
Does Hot Well Dunes require reservations?
No reservations are required at Hot Well Dunes based on current information — but verify before you go.
Is there a fee to visit Hot Well Dunes?
Reported fee info: $3/vehicle/day BLM fee. Fees can change — confirm with the official link.
When is the best time to visit Hot Well Dunes?
The best season is typically October-April.