El Dorado Hot Spring
- From $20
- 1 hr 1 min from Phoenix
- Walk-in OK
A rustic soaking spot west of Phoenix in Tonopah with reservable private soaking areas and a communal, clothing-optional area called Desert Pete for guests 21 and over. Two studios with their own soaking areas and first-come primitive and electric campsites allow overnight stays. Phones are not allowed in the Desert Pete pool area.
- Price
- From $20
- Nearest town
- Tonopah
- From Phoenix
- 1 hr 1 min
- Reservations
- Walk-in OK
Plan your visit
Hours & season
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Tickets & booking
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| Access | Day pass, walk-ins welcome |
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Rules
| Swimwear |
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On site
| Lodging | Yes |
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Not stated by the venue: dogs.
Water temperature
This venue doesn't publish pool temperatures.
Mineral profile
Total dissolved minerals
744 mg/L
Moderately mineralized · Sodium–chloride (salty, brine-like water)
- pH
- 8.1
- Temp at source
- 111°F
- Lithium
- 0.27 mg/L
- Fluoride
- 5.1 mg/L
- Boron
- 0.79 mg/L
- Iron
- 0.01 mg/L
Lab analysis of the source water at “B-02-07 26abb” (0.2 mi from El Dorado Hot Spring), sampled 1971–1981 by the USGS and partners (data). Pool water may be cooled, mixed or treated, and spring chemistry is generally stable over decades. We report measurements only; we don't make health claims.
Facilities
- Showers: yes
- Lockers: yes
- Food on site: yes
- Restrooms: yes
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What's here
- Desert Pete communal clothing-optional area (21+)
- private reservable soaking areas
- two private studios with patio soaking areas
- primitive and electric campsites
- open-air showers
- Mexican food truck
- 420-friendly
Getting there
- From Phoenix1 hr 1 min52 mi
- From Phoenix Sky Harbor (PHX)1 hr 7 min58 mi
Typical driving time without traffic or snow.
| Elevation | 1,125 ft |
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| Road | 41225 W Indian School Rd, Tonopah |
Things to do near Tonopah
White Tank Mountain Regional Park
Maricopa County's largest park, with desert trails, camping and petroglyphs.
Nearby springs
Castle Hot Springs
An adults-only, all-inclusive resort in the desert foothills northwest of Phoenix, reached by a 7-mile dirt road. Three natural-floored spring pools step down from the source at about 104-108°F, 98-102°F and 75-90°F, the last a 9-ft-deep swimming hole. The springs and spa are for registered overnight guests only, and swimwear is required.
Verde Hot Springs
The ruins of a once-famous resort on the Verde River, reached by a short hike upstream and some wading from the Childs dispersed camping area. The last 6 miles to Childs on FR 502 are very rough, and the Forest Service highly recommends high clearance. There is no fee, potable water or garbage service.
Hot Springs Long Term Visitor Area (Holtville)
A BLM long-term visitor area east of Holtville in the Imperial Valley, known for a historic hot spring that BLM describes as still active and popular with locals and winter visitors. Camping here needs an LTVA permit from mid-September to mid-April. BLM lists swimming among its activities but publishes no pool details.
Castle Hot Springs: 48 mi · Verde Hot Springs: 92 mi · Hot Springs Long Term Visitor Area (Holtville): 144 mi
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· checked November 2026
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