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Verde Hot Springs — Free soaking · donation encouraged in Camp Verde, AZ (2026)
Graffiti-covered concrete tubs remain from a 1920s lodge, now a beloved primitive soak surrounded by sycamores and canyon walls.
Wild & RemoteModerate hike (1-3 mi)Clothing optionalFree / primitive
Temperature
100°–105°F
Pools
2 soaking pools
Best season
May-October
Reservations
Walk-up friendly
Dog policy
Leashed dogs welcome
Family policy
Adults only
Safety notes
- Forest Road 708 is often closed by monsoon washouts—check Coconino National Forest alerts before heading out.
- The Verde River can flood during winter storms; do not attempt the scramble when flows are high.
Amenities & etiquette
No built amenities — plan to pack in/out.
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