
Verde Hot Springs is a free, primitive natural hot spring along the Verde River in the Coconino National Forest. The springs emerge from the ruins of a 1920s resort that burned down in 1962, leaving stone and concrete pools that are now filled with naturally heated mineral water. The main pool sits at about 100°F and overlooks the river. Access requires a moderate 3-mile round-trip hike from Childs Campground. This is a clothing-optional, pack-in/pack-out destination — bring everything you need and leave no trace.
Cannabis Talk
One of my absolute favorite Hot springs. Definitely worth the drive and the three-quarter of a mile hike. From the deck of the pool, you can jump into the river. There’s also cleaning tools. And since nobody posted a picture of the other side of the cave, I’ll post one from when a friend of mine and I dug out over 4 feet of dirt out of it after the Verdi River flooded and became the fifth largest river in the country for like five days.
Jerry Steel
Was there in June. The Springs were dried up. And it's a little difficult to get there. Hike the right side of the Power plant. Its a road that takes u all the way down to river. You got to cross the river 2 or 3 time but only ankle high. It would have been cool if not dried up.
XTopher Travels
Verde Hot Springs is a great little getaway here in Arizona! The hot springs are the only remaining part of an old, abandoned hot springs resort and are situated on the banks of the Verde River! Access to the hot springs is via the Child’s Power Road! High clearance and 4-Wheel Drive are definitely recommended as the last part of the road is a little rough! Parking is at the Child’s Power Dispersed Camping area, and requires an easy mile long hike with a short river crossing! The hot springs features 3 pools, all situated above the Verde River, with one large main pool, and much smaller, interior pool and a small, single person plunge pool! Each pool gets progressively hotter as you go down in size! Definitely a great way to spend a fall/winter/spring day in Arizona!
Aimee Montambeau
Got there and someone immediately helped us find where to go. Wasn’t any nudity but I don’t think it was the vibe at that time. Such a cool place!! There was a bat in the hot spring that’s in a cave so be careful with that one! The other 2/3 were beautiful
Svetlana Larson
It was long drive on dirt road than long hike along the river in extreme heat, trail was very hard to find in some spots. It's a cool place, I would recommend to visit when it not so hot and you actually can seat in the hot springs
Address
Forest Road 502, Camp Verde, AZ 86322
Camp Verde, AZ
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