Casa Grande Spring

Mohave County, Arizona · Near Peach Springs
35.2130°N, 113.4250°W · 4,875 ft
72°F 75°F air · Good soaking weather 4,875 ft Restricted Short Walk SDOL
Aerial view of the ground around Casa Grande Spring

The orange dot marks the spring, in a frame about three quarters of a mile wide.

Casa Grande Spring is a tepid seep on Arizona State Trust Land in Mohave County, about twenty two miles from Peach Springs. The water is barely warm, low seventies. Access is marked restricted. Nothing in the record suggests a developed pool, no chemistry is on file, and there is no photograph. The land carries an SRMA designation.

Location

The spring lies a third of a mile off North Lookout Canyon Road, a short walk by the record's own measure. State trust ground. It sits fairly high for this part of Arizona, high enough that a typical winter brings about a foot of snow and the year's average stays below sixty. Rainfall is light, around eleven inches. No campground is listed nearby.

The record's best months run December through February. The walk from North Lookout Canyon Road is short. Restricted access is the sticking point, so contact the state land department before going. There is no camp on file and no fee information. The water is too cool to pose any danger and probably too cool for most people to call a soak.

Terrain

USGS hasn't flown a detailed laser scan here yet, so this view comes from aerial photos and older elevation data.

Setting
Hillside
The spring sits on a steep slope that climbs to the north.
Highest ground nearby
165 ft above the spring
Within a quarter mile, to the north
Cross-section through the spring

A slice through the ground from northwest to southeast, about 0.6 miles end to end.

Elevation data: USGS 3D Elevation Program. Aerial imagery: USGS The National Map. Public domain.

Heat Below
108 milliwatts per square meter of heat flow

That's about 1½ times the US average of 65. It's higher than at 58% of the springs on this site.

Heat flow measures the warmth working its way up through the ground from deep inside the earth. Where it runs high, rain and snowmelt that seep down through cracks in the rock come back up hot.

Heat flow estimate: Stanford Thermal Earth Model (Aljubran & Horne, 2024), CC BY 4.0.

Monthly Climate
40°
Jan
42°
Feb
48°
Mar
56°
Apr
66°
May
76°
Jun
80°
Jul
78°
Aug
72°
Sep
60°
Oct
48°
Nov
39°
Dec
Annual Precip: 11.2 in Annual Snow: 13.1 in
Best Time to Visit
January Air 40°F · Water 72°F · +33° contrast
December Air 39°F · Water 72°F · +33° contrast
February Air 42°F · Water 72°F · +30° contrast
January offers 41°F more contrast than July
Current Conditions
75°F
Clear SW 12.4 mph 44% Good soaking weather
Tuesday 83° Low 61° Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 12% precip
Wednesday 81° Low 59° Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 12% precip
Thursday 82° Low 58° Sunny 5% precip
Friday 85° Low 57° Sunny 2% precip
Saturday 86° Low 57° Sunny 3% precip
Where to Stay

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Temperature
72°F
Warm Hot Boiling
Water Temp 72°F (22°C)
Avg Air Temp 59°F
Above Ambient +13°F
Mild soaking conditions September
Access
Restricted
Road Access Short Walk
Nearest Road North Lookout Canyon Road
Distance to Road 0.3 mi
Land
Ownership State
Agency SDOL
Designation SRMA
Unit State Trust Land
Manager SDOL
Protection 4 - No known protection
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the water temperature at Casa Grande Spring?
Casa Grande Spring has a water temperature of 72°F (22°C). This is a warm thermal spring.
Where is Casa Grande Spring located?
Casa Grande Spring is located in Mohave County, Arizona at 4,875 feet elevation, near Peach Springs. Coordinates: 35.2130°N, 113.4250°W.
How do I get to Casa Grande Spring?
Casa Grande Spring has Short Walk road access, with the nearest road being North Lookout Canyon Road (0.3 mi from the road).
Is Casa Grande Spring free to visit?
Casa Grande Spring has Restricted access. It is managed by SDOL.