Hot Well Dunes
| Hot Well Dunes | |
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| Hotwell Dunes Hot Springs | |
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| Location | within Hot Well Dunes Recreation Area |
| Coordinates | 32°31′24″N 109°25′35″W / 32.52333°N 109.42639°W |
| Elevation | 3,450 feet |
| Type | geothermal |
| Discharge | 200 gallons per minute |
| Temperature | 106°F |
Hot Well Dunes is a hot spring in the San Simeon Valley of Arizona, located on BLM land southeast of the town of Safford.[1]
Description
[edit]Hot Well Dunes are a series of artesian hot spring wells that are surrounded by 2000 acres of open BLM land. Camping is permitted at the site for a maximum stay of two weeks.[2] There are two main soaking pools surrounded by a low metal fence and gate, cement benches; pit toilets are available on site.[3] The two main pools overflow into a large rock-lined pool, the temperature is lukewarm. The site is surrounded by desert views. There is no trash pick-up at the site, and all trash must be removed by visitors to the hot springs.[4][5] There are also more primitive soaking areas on-site surrounded by cattails that also provide habitat for wildlife and fish.[6][4]
Location
[edit]Hot Well Dunes are located on BLM land in a remote location the San Simon Valley, far away from any cities or towns.[4]
History
[edit]The hot springs were discovered in the late 1920s in this remote area as a during an oil exploration drilling operation.[6] Remnants of the rusted drilling equipment can still be found in the area.[5]
Water profile
[edit]The geothermally heated mineral water emerges from the source at a temperature of 106 °F at a rate of 250 gallons per minute.[6][1]
References
[edit]- ^ a b Gersh-Young, Marjorie (2011). Hot Springs and Hot Pools in the Southwest. Santa Cruz, California: Aqua Thermal. p. 134. ISBN 978-1-890880-09-5.
- ^ "Hot Well Dunes Recreation Area". Bureau of Land Management. U.S. Department of the Interior. Retrieved 1 December 2022.
- ^ "Hot Well Dunes". Ultimate Hot Springs Guide. Retrieved 1 December 2022.
- ^ a b c Bischoff, Matt C. (2019). Touring Hot Springs Arizona The State's Best Resorts and Rustic Soaks. Falcon Guides. pp. 23, 27–29. ISBN 9781493041824. Retrieved 21 December 2022.
- ^ a b Hull, Tim (2018). Moon Arizona and the Grand Canyon. Avalon publishing. ISBN 9781631218828. Retrieved 21 December 2022.
- ^ a b c "Hot Well Dunes". Desert USA. Retrieved 1 December 2022.