Spring

Gila County, Arizona · Near Globe
33.2530°N, 110.7030°W · 3,836 ft
75°F 70°F air · Good soaking weather 3,836 ft Unknown Short Walk DESG Camping nearby (9.2 mi)
Aerial view of the ground around Spring

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

Another spring the record names only as Spring, this one inside the San Carlos Reservation, about ten miles from Globe in Gila County. Warm water, on the tepid end. It is tribal land and public access has not been established. Expect a walk of something under half a mile, in from a road with no name attached.

Location

A little shy of four thousand feet. The country around Globe gets fourteen inches of rain and some snow in a year, five inches or so. Nothing on file names the road, the land designation is tribal, and no unit beyond the reservation is recorded. Camping on the record means Kellner Group Campground, nine miles or so away.

Do not go without clearing it with the reservation first; access is unknown on file. Midwinter is the time on file. Kellner Group, about nine miles off, is the camping option recorded. The water is warm, nothing hotter, and with no sample on record there is no way to say what is dissolved in it.

Terrain

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

Setting
Canyon floor
Steep ground climbs away on both sides of the spring.
Highest ground nearby
216 ft above the spring
Within a quarter mile, to the south
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
82 milliwatts per square meter of heat flow

That's about 1½ times the US average of 65. It's higher than at 18% 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
45°
Jan
49°
Feb
56°
Mar
64°
Apr
71°
May
83°
Jun
83°
Jul
82°
Aug
76°
Sep
66°
Oct
55°
Nov
45°
Dec
Annual Precip: 14.1 in Annual Snow: 5.0 in
Best Time to Visit
January Air 45°F · Water 75°F · +30° contrast
December Air 45°F · Water 75°F · +30° contrast
February Air 49°F · Water 75°F · +26° contrast
January offers 38°F more contrast than July
Current Conditions
70°F
SE 18.0 mph 86% Good soaking weather
Tuesday 84° Low 68° Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 41% precip
Wednesday 81° Low 67° Showers And Thunderstorms 87% precip
Thursday 84° Low 66° Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 40% precip
Friday 88° Low 67° Sunny 4% precip
Saturday 88° Low 68° Sunny 8% precip
Where to Stay

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Nearby Camping
Kellner Group Campground 9.2 mi away

Overview Kellner Group Site is nestled at the base of the beautiful Pinal Mountains south of Globe, Arizona. Several picnic areas are separeted from the larger group area creating a semi-secluded setting. This site's interesting rock walls and steps were built by the Civilian Conservation Corps. It sits in the riparian area of Kellner Canyon, which frequently has a small stream running through it following winter runoff.Recreation Kellner Group Site recreation opportunities include hiking,...

Reservable Yes
Reserve on Recreation.gov →
Temperature
75°F
Warm Hot Boiling
Water Temp 75°F (24°C)
Avg Air Temp 65°F
Above Ambient +10°F
Mild soaking conditions September
Access
Unknown
Road Access Short Walk
Distance to Road 0.4 mi
Land
Ownership DESG
Agency DESG
Designation Tribal Land
Unit San Carlos Reservation
Manager TRIB
Protection 4 - No known protection
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the water temperature at Spring?
Spring has a water temperature of 75°F (24°C). This is a warm thermal spring.
Where is Spring located?
Spring is located in Gila County, Arizona at 3,836 feet elevation, near Globe. Coordinates: 33.2530°N, 110.7030°W.
How do I get to Spring?
Spring has Short Walk road access (0.4 mi from the road).
Is Spring free to visit?
Spring has Unknown access. It is managed by DESG.
Can I camp near Spring?
Yes, Kellner Group Campground is located nearby (9.2 miles away).
Sources: Wikipedia