Essence of Tranquility
By the HotSpringsFind editorial team · How we compile records · Reviewed September 2026
Essence of Tranquility is a resort hot spring listed near Safford, Arizona. Reported soak temperature: 102°F. See the visit fact sheet.
Current status
Rustic, earthy commercial hot spring ~5 mi south of Safford (6074 S Lebanon Loop Rd, across from Roper Lake State Park area) — 6 continuously-flowing mineral tubs: 5 private locking rooms (98-104F, clothing-optional with door closed) + 1 open communal tub (swimsuit required). Day soaking $15/1hr, $25/2hr, $35/3hr max; open TUE-SAT 8am-9pm, CLOSED Sun-Mon; tent/casita camping and massage available.
Checked September 2026 · verified on the operator’s site · 5 sources ↓
Staying overnight?
A Gila Valley town base for Essence of Tranquility or Hot Well Dunes.
Safford is about 6 mi from the spring (straight line).
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Before you go
- Status: Open — last verified below — confirm via Essence of Tranquility — official site, Tubs page (6 tubs named+temps, fees $15/$25/$35, Tue-Sat 8-9, closed Sun-Mon, rules).
- Cost: Reported $15/person — confirm current rates before visiting.
- Getting there: Developed resort — confirm operating hours and any reservation requirement.
- Water: Reported soak temperature 102°F — always test the water before entering.
- Rules: Reported clothing required; reported dog-friendly.
- Conditions: check weather, fire closures, and land-manager alerts the week you go — mountain access changes seasonally.
- Reservations/permits: None — walk-in day use during open hours; lodging/massage by phone (928) 428-9312 or email.
- Best time to go: Tue-Fri for quiet soaking; fall through spring. Summer afternoons often empty (hot desert).
- Clothing reality: Official: 'NO OPEN NUDITY' — swimsuits required in all open/communal areas; clothing-optional ONLY inside the 5 private tub rooms with the door closed. Legal: private rooms make nudity lawful; open areas follow AZ public decency norms.
- Kids: Minimum age 12.
- Cell service: ok — download maps and tell someone your plan.
- Accessibility: Rural desert property with uneven natural ground; private tub rooms are ground-level — call ahead for specifics.
- CLOSED Sundays and Mondays — Tue-Sat 8am-9pm only
- No children under 12; max 4 people per group
- Bring your own towel and drinks — none provided
- No glass, no alcohol, no drugs, no smoking anywhere
- Day use is walk-in for communal tub; private tubs and lodging booked ahead by phone/email
- Casitas have NO bathrooms — shared campground restrooms a short walk away; this is a campground vibe, not a hotel
- Office interior smells of massage oils/incense — fragrance-sensitive visitors should use the front window office
- Very rustic/hand-built — operator's own site warns it is 'not a city glitzy day spa'
- Hot desert afternoons thin crowds in summer; fall/winter weekends need advance booking
- Hazard: Desert heat in summer
- Hazard: Rustic facility — natural surfaces, dim lighting at night
About this spring
Rustic artesian hot spring resort ~5 mi south of Safford with six geothermal tubs — five private clothing-optional rooms plus a communal suit-required pool — fed by continuously flowing natural mineral water. Tent camping and casitas on site. Fee: ~$15/person communal tub; private tubs hourly. Call ahead for current rates/hours — closed Sundays & Mondays per recent reports; private tubs require reservation.
Essence of Tranquility is a small, rustic artesian hot spring resort about five miles south of Safford, in the Roper Lake area — six continuously flowing mineral tubs arranged as five private, locking, clothing-optional rooms (roughly 98–104°F) plus one communal suit-required pool. Tent camping and casitas are on site. Pricing runs around $15 per person for the communal tub, with private rooms rented hourly.
Two operational quirks to plan around: the venue is closed Sundays and Mondays — open Tuesday through Saturday, roughly 8am to 9pm — and private tubs need a reservation. No children under twelve, and groups are capped at four people. The vibe is intentionally earthy and low-key rather than polished; the quiet window is weekday mornings in the cooler months.
Directions & trailhead access
From Safford, south on US-191 ~4.8 mi, right on W Lebanon Rd, left on S Lebanon Loop Rd to 6074 S Lebanon Loop Rd.
Arizona geothermal context
Arizona's hot springs are products of Basin and Range crustal stretching, surfacing mostly along rugged canyon country around the Verde and Gila rivers. Many sit at the bottom of steep desert drainages where monsoon storms (July–September) can trigger flash floods. Desert heat makes winter the comfortable soaking season for most sites.
What a resort site means here
A resort spring is a commercial operation: developed pools or tubs with controlled temperatures, changing facilities, and usually day-use fees or lodging packages. Expect posted rules (swimsuits, quiet hours, age limits), staff on site, and in many cases required reservations — especially on weekends and holidays.
Best time to visit
October – April (Fall, Winter & Spring)Desert thermal zones experience high summer ambient heat. The cooler months from late autumn to early spring offer the most refreshing ambient conditions for open-air soaking.
Fact sheet
| Reported soak temp | 102°F |
|---|---|
| Source temp (historical) | 102°F |
| Trail access | Recorded coordinates — access unverified |
| Access fee | Reported $15/person — verify |
| Clothing policy | Reported clothing required |
| Pet policy | Reported dog-friendly |
| Geothermal data reference | NOAA Thermal Springs List (1980 archive) |
| Check land status | Essence of Tranquility — official site, Tubs page (6 tubs named+temps, fees $15/$25/$35, Tue-Sat 8-9, closed Sun-Mon, rules) |
Essence of Tranquility FAQ
Is Essence of Tranquility open right now?
Rustic, earthy commercial hot spring ~5 mi south of Safford (6074 S Lebanon Loop Rd, across from Roper Lake State Park area) — 6 continuously-flowing mineral tubs: 5 private locking rooms (98-104F, clothing-optional with door closed) + 1 open communal tub (swimsuit required). Day soaking $15/1hr, $25/2hr, $35/3hr max; open TUE-SAT 8am-9pm, CLOSED Sun-Mon; tent/casita camping and massage available. (Status verified on the operator’s site, last checked September 2026.)
Is Essence of Tranquility free?
Essence of Tranquility is listed with reported fees near Safford. Fees are reported; confirm admission, parking and permit costs with the site manager.
What temperature is Essence of Tranquility?
Essence of Tranquility has a reported soak temperature of 102°F and a historical source temperature of 102°F in survey records. Historical data may not reflect current conditions — always test water before entering.
Is Essence of Tranquility clothing optional?
Essence of Tranquility is listed as swimsuit-required in directory records. Confirm current rules before visiting, as policies change.
How do you access Essence of Tranquility?
Essence of Tranquility is a private venue with paid public admission. Confirm current hours, fees and booking requirements with the operator before visiting.
Where to stay in Safford
A Gila Valley town base for Essence of Tranquility or Hot Well Dunes. Reserve private tubs separately and check the desert approach.
Safford is about 6 mi from the spring (straight line).
We may earn a commission from bookings through these links, at no extra cost to you.
Sources & references
- Essence of Tranquility — official site, Tubs page (6 tubs named+temps, fees $15/$25/$35, Tue-Sat 8-9, closed Sun-Mon, rules) — operator · 2026-09
- Essence of Tranquility — official FYI page (rustic property, casita/shared-bath details, water testing) — operator · 2026-09
- HotSprings.co — Essence of Tranquility overview — community · 2026
- Hot Springs Guides — Essence of Tranquility — community · 2025
- All Hits KZMK — Essence of Tranquility feature (soaking included with lodging) — news · 2024
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