Warm Springs

Randolph County, Arkansas · Near Pocahontas
36.4800°N, 91.0530°W · 270 ft
82°F 75°F air · Good soaking weather 270 ft Roadside Camping nearby (16.3 mi)
Aerial view of the ground around Warm Springs LiDAR bare-earth view of the same ground around Warm Springs
Aerial LiDAR bare earth

Drag the handle to compare the two views. The orange dot marks the spring, in a frame about three quarters of a mile wide.

Warm Springs in Randolph County, Arkansas, about 16 miles from Pocahontas, is what the name says: warm water, low eighties, at low elevation. The land owner and the access status are both missing from the record, so the spring is known to exist and not much more. No image is on file.

Location

Roadside, under three hundred feet from Blackwell Den Road, at an elevation so low it hardly registers. Mild winters with a little snow, and a wet year overall. The nearest listed camping is the Float Camp Picnic Area, around sixteen miles away. Nothing is recorded about who manages the ground.

Winter months are what the file recommends. Expect water that feels warm on the hand and nothing more, so think of it as something to find. Since nobody has recorded access or ownership, ask locally before crossing onto the ground. The USGS number is the only water-related record; no chemistry sample is attached. No fee is recorded.

Terrain

Aircraft with laser scanners measured this ground to within inches. The scan strips out trees and buildings, leaving the bare shape of the land around Warm Springs.

Setting
Gentle slope
The ground tilts gently up to the southwest.
Highest ground nearby
105 ft above the spring
Within a quarter mile, to the southwest
Cross-section through the spring

A slice through the ground from west to east, about 0.6 miles end to end.

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

Heat Below
65 milliwatts per square meter of heat flow

That's close to the US average of 65. It's higher than at 2% 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
37°
Jan
41°
Feb
50°
Mar
60°
Apr
68°
May
77°
Jun
81°
Jul
80°
Aug
72°
Sep
61°
Oct
49°
Nov
40°
Dec
Annual Precip: 45.8 in Annual Snow: 7.4 in
Best Time to Visit
January Air 37°F · Water 82°F · +45° contrast
December Air 40°F · Water 82°F · +42° contrast
February Air 41°F · Water 82°F · +41° contrast
January offers 44°F more contrast than July
Current Conditions
75°F
Clear SSE 12.4 mph 100% Good soaking weather
Today 99° Low 74° Sunny 4% precip
Wednesday 99° Low 73° Sunny 4% precip
Thursday 99° Low 71° Sunny 1% precip
Friday 99° Low 71° Sunny 2% precip
Saturday 97° Low 70° Sunny 6% precip
Where to Stay

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Nearby Camping
Float Camp Picnic Area 16.3 mi away

Overview Float Camp Picnic Area is located only 150 feet from the cool waters of the crystal clear Current River. Visitors enjoy floating the river, fishing and hiking. A campground is only a half-mile away for those who want to stay longer than a day.Recreation The swift-moving river allows for enjoyable float trips, as well as canoeing and great fishing. Swimming is also a popular pastime. Visitors enjoy horseshoe pits and volleyball courts, as well as hiking and other recreational opport...

Reservable Yes
Reserve on Recreation.gov →
Temperature
82°F
Warm Hot Boiling
Water Temp 82°F (28°C)
Avg Air Temp 60°F
Above Ambient +22°F
Mild soaking conditions September
Access
Road Access Roadside
Nearest Road Blackwell Den Road
Distance to Road 268 ft
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the water temperature at Warm Springs?
Warm Springs has a water temperature of 82°F (28°C). This is a warm thermal spring.
Where is Warm Springs located?
Warm Springs is located in Randolph County, Arkansas at 270 feet elevation, near Pocahontas. Coordinates: 36.4800°N, 91.0530°W.
How do I get to Warm Springs?
Warm Springs has Roadside road access, with the nearest road being Blackwell Den Road (268 ft from the road).
Can I camp near Warm Springs?
Yes, Float Camp Picnic Area is located nearby (16.3 miles away).
Sources: USGS NWIS, Wikipedia