Essence of Tranquility
98–104°F
Pool temperatures
Drive-up
Easy access
Paid
Fees apply
Small private mineral spring retreat south of Safford with six soaking tubs. Five are enclosed private rooms where clothing is optional once the door is closed, and one shared outdoor tub requires swimwear. Day-use sessions are sold by the hour and tent or cabin lodging is available.
01 · Before you go
Plan your visit
What to expect on the ground: rules, facilities and when to go.
- Dogs allowed
- Clothing optionalCommon here, not official policy
- Camping nearbyTent camping and casita cabins on site, plus shared lodge rooms; no RV hookups. Lodging booked in advance by phone or email.
- Lodging & showersAlso toilets
- Pools6 tubs: 5 private rooms and 1 shared outdoor tub
- Quiet
- HoursVaries by season; may be limited on Sundays and Mondays. Confirm with the operator.
- Open in winterTubs and lodging operating; hours vary by season. Winter guide
- FeesPaid per person for timed sessions of one to three hours. Current rates not confirmed; contact the operator.
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
Operator website shows tubs, treatments and lodging with no closure notice, and a 2026 directory listing shows it operating as of Oct 2026. No 2025-2026 closure, fire or flood notices found.
Mineral water up to about 104 F; limit session length and stay hydrated. No alcohol, glass, drugs or smoking permitted. Grounds are partly unpaved.
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03 · Route
Getting there
Nearest town: Safford.
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Located at 6074 S Lebanon Loop Rd, south of Safford, Arizona, in the Safford valley near Roper Lake State Park.
32.7575, −109.7251 · nearest town Safford, AZ
04 · Where to stay
Stay nearby
Make a night of it. Places to stay near Safford, from campgrounds to cabins.
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- azhotmineralspring.com (name, tubs, temperature, clothing, official_url, number_of_pools)
- hotspringsguides.com (address, coordinates, fee, dogs, kids, lodging, hours, facilities)
