El Dorado Hot Spring
98–110°F
Pool temperatures
Drive-up
Easy access
Paid
Fees apply
El Dorado Hot Spring is a privately owned soaking property in the desert near Tonopah with public and private tubs and a campground. Private soaks and lodging are booked online or by phone. Children under 21 may use communal areas only with a parent, and the Desert Pete area is 21+ and clothing optional.
01 · Before you go
Plan your visit
What to expect on the ground: rules, facilities and when to go.
- Clothing optionalCommon here, not official policy
- Camping nearbyPrimitive camping with limited electric hookups, first come first served; private studios also available.
- Toilets & showersAlso lodging, food, parking
- PoolsMultiple public and private pools
- ModerateFall and winter; weekdays are quieter and private soaks can fill up a week ahead in peak season.
- HoursMon-Sun 9:00-21:00 per OpenStreetMap; confirm by phone.
- Good for kids
- SeasonReported to close for the hot summer off season, often July to September; confirm before visiting.
- Best in winterClosed July to Sept; fall and winter are best. Winter guide
- FeesGuides report about $15 per person per hour for private pools and $10 per hour or $30 day pass for the public area; rates may have changed, check with the owner. Desert Pete public area is 21+ and clothing optional.
Best time to go. Fall and winter; weekdays are quieter and private soaks can fill up a week ahead in peak season.
02 · Live
Conditions
Access status, weather and hazards. Closure feeds are checked automatically every morning.
Access
No closures reported
No closure, fire or weather warning found in Forest Service, wildfire (NIFC) or National Weather Service feeds. That isn't confirmation it's open, so check with the resort.
Checked 22 Oct · updated daily
Checked the official site and guides in Oct 2026: no 2025-2026 closure announced, but the site does not publish hours or current rates; seasonal summer closures are reported.
Water around 107 F in public pools; heat risk in summer. Warm water: avoid getting it in the nose because of amoeba risk.
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03 · Route
Getting there
Nearest town: Tonopah.
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41225 W Indian School Road, Tonopah, AZ 85354, west of Phoenix.
33.4925, −112.9405 · nearest town Tonopah, AZ
04 · Where to stay
Stay nearby
Make a night of it. Places to stay near Tonopah, from campgrounds to cabins.
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Checked against 4 sources, with closures, wildfires and weather warnings re-checked daily.Show sourcesShare your photosSuggest an update
- eldoradohotspring.camp (hours, address, phone)
- findinghotsprings.com (rates, temps, clothing, pools)
- maps.campendium.com (seasonal closure, rates)
- coppercourier.com (hours, season)
