Kaiser Hot Springs
By the HotSpringsFind editorial team · How we compile records · Reviewed September 2026
Kaiser Hot Springs is a primitive hot spring listed near Wikieup, Arizona. Reported soak temperature: 99°F. See the visit fact sheet.
Current status
Free primitive rock-walled soaking pool (~95-100F) on BLM land in Kaiser/Warm Spring Canyon off US-93 between Wickenburg and Wikieup — reached by a short dirt-road drive and ~1.4-1.75 mi flat walk down a sandy desert wash; no facilities, clothing optional by custom.
Checked March 2026 · based on recent visitor reports · 5 sources ↓
Before you go
- Status: Open — last verified below — confirm via WildPathsAZ — Kaiser Canyon trip report incl. March 8, 2026 visitor comment (spring running, algae in stream, families hiking).
- Cost: Reported free access — fees and permits can change, confirm before visiting.
- Getting there: No verified hike distance on record — confirm the route and road conditions.
- Water: Reported soak temperature 99°F — always test the water before entering.
- Rules: Reported clothing-optional; reported dog-friendly.
- Conditions: check weather, fire closures, and land-manager alerts the week you go — mountain access changes seasonally.
- Reservations/permits: None — free dispersed-use BLM land.
- Best time to go: October-April; weekday mornings for solitude. A March 2026 visitor reported a friendly handful of groups on trail.
- Clothing reality: Official: none (unmanaged BLM land). Customary: clothing-optional is traditional at the pool. Legal: no federal nudity ban on BLM land; discretion customary at this remote site.
- Kids: Allowed.
- Cell service: none — download maps and tell someone your plan.
- Accessibility: Not accessible — rough 30-ft descent into the wash, then sandy/rocky unmarked canyon floor.
- Unmarked route — dirt turnoff near US-93 mm 135 / Kaiser Spring Wash bridge, then a flat but trail-less walk down the wash (~3.4 mi round trip)
- Main rock pool is the good soak (~99-100F); side tubs have been found tarp-lined and full of cold algae water — inspect before soaking
- Dirt access road usually OK for 2WD when dry; rutted after rain — a rougher 4WD route exists on the west side
- Extreme summer heat — best Oct-Apr; carry all water
- Flash-flood potential in the canyon narrows; check weather
- No toilets, trash, or facilities; pack out everything
- Burro Creek confluence and Burro Mine ruins ~0.4 mi past the spring make a good add-on
- Hazard: Flash floods in canyon narrows
- Hazard: Extreme heat/no water in summer
- Hazard: Unmarked route — easy to take the wrong wash
- Hazard: Cold/algae-filled side tubs vs the warm main pool
- Hazard: ATV/dispersed camping traffic in the wash
About this spring
Primitive rock-walled pool (~99-100°F) in narrow basalt-walled Warm Spring Canyon off US-93 ~63 mi north of Wickenburg. Undeveloped BLM land — soak beneath cliff narrows near the historic Burro Mine. No facilities or signage. High-clearance helpful; flash-flood risk in the canyon.
Kaiser Hot Springs is an undeveloped BLM spring tucked inside Warm Spring Canyon — also called Kaiser Canyon — in the Mohave County desert, about five miles north of the Burro Creek Bridge on US-93 near mile marker 135. Warm water seeps from the base of the canyon's dark basalt walls into a small, visitor-built rock pool that holds two to four people at roughly 99-100°F; overflow trickles down the wash toward Burro Creek. The approach is a flat, unmarked walk of about 1.4 miles up a sandy wash from a dirt-road parking area off the highway, passable to two-wheel-drive vehicles. Upstream narrows offer dryfall scrambling and a small arch, while the historic Burro Mine — an adit extending roughly 80 feet into the mountain — lies about 0.4 miles past the spring. The site is free, clothing-optional by custom, and without facilities; visitors have at times improvised tarp-lined tubs alongside the main pool. October through April is the practical season.
Directions & trailhead access
US-93 near mile marker 135, ~5 mi north of Burro Creek Bridge; dirt road to flat parking by the fence, then ~1-1.5 mi hike down the canyon wash.
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 primitive site means here
Primitive springs have no facilities: no changing rooms, no trash service, often no maintained road to the pool. Expect natural rock or gravel bottoms, water temperature that varies by spot and season, and other visitors who may treat the site informally. Pack out everything you bring, test the water before entering, and leave the pool cleaner than you found it.
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 | 99°F |
|---|---|
| Source temp (historical) | 99°F |
| Trail access | Recorded coordinates — access unverified |
| Access fee | Reported free — verify locally |
| Clothing policy | Reported clothing-optional |
| Pet policy | Reported dog-friendly |
| Geothermal data reference | NOAA Thermal Springs List (1980 archive) |
| Check land status | WildPathsAZ — Kaiser Canyon trip report incl. March 8, 2026 visitor comment (spring running, algae in stream, families hiking) |
Kaiser Hot Springs FAQ
Is Kaiser Hot Springs open right now?
Free primitive rock-walled soaking pool (~95-100F) on BLM land in Kaiser/Warm Spring Canyon off US-93 between Wickenburg and Wikieup — reached by a short dirt-road drive and ~1.4-1.75 mi flat walk down a sandy desert wash; no facilities, clothing optional by custom. (Status based on recent visitor reports, last checked March 2026.)
Is Kaiser Hot Springs free?
Kaiser Hot Springs is listed as free to access in Mohave County, Arizona. Fees and rules change — verify current status with the land manager before visiting.
What temperature is Kaiser Hot Springs?
Kaiser Hot Springs has a reported soak temperature of 99°F and a historical source temperature of 99°F in survey records. Historical data may not reflect current conditions — always test water before entering.
Is Kaiser Hot Springs clothing optional?
Kaiser Hot Springs is listed as traditionally clothing-optional in directory records. Confirm current rules before visiting, as policies change.
How do you access Kaiser Hot Springs?
Kaiser Hot Springs is on public land — verify current road access, fees and rules with the land manager before visiting.
Sources & references
- WildPathsAZ — Kaiser Canyon trip report incl. March 8, 2026 visitor comment (spring running, algae in stream, families hiking) — community · 2026-03
- nevadahiking.org — Kaiser Spring listing (BLM Kingman Field Office, ~95-100F pool, clothing-optional etiquette) — community · 2025
- Hot Springs Guides — Kaiser Hot Springs (free BLM pool, 1.4-mi hike, road details) — community · 2025
- Stav is Lost — Kaiser Hot Spring hike (route GPS, approach on BLM land, ATV tracks in wash) — community · 2019
- American Southwest — Kaiser Spring Canyon & Burro Creek guide (two access routes, west route 4WD only) — community · 2020
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