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Lightning Creek Hot Springs
📍 Gila Wilderness, NM
⚠️ SAFETY NOTICE
- Hot springs can cause severe thermal burns. Water temperatures may exceed 140°F.
- Risk of Naegleria fowleri (brain-eating amoeba) — do not submerge your head in wild springs.
- Unstable ground near geothermal features can collapse without warning. Stay on paths.
- Water quality is not tested or guaranteed — soak at your own risk. PeakScout does not inspect or certify any hot springs.
🌤️ Current Weather at Location
Weather data unavailable
💨 High Wind Advisory: Winds null mph / gusts 95 mph. Dry flies difficult. Watch for falling branches near canyon walls.
Current Weather at River
Daylight / Hatches
☀️ 5:02 AM
🌅 7:13 PM
Prime hatch windows near these times
Weather data sourced from NWS. Radar imagery is near-real-time.
PeakScout weather data does not replace official NWS forecasts.
POOL TEMPERATURE
🌡️ 100–108°F
Geothermal spring temperature
ADMISSION
💵 Free — Gila National Forest
🕐 Dawn to dusk
SAFETY WARNINGS — READ BEFORE VISITING
- ⚠️ Remote wilderness — requires multi-day backpack or long day hike
- ⚠️ Creek crossings can be dangerous during runoff
- ⚠️ No cell service — always file a trip plan
🗓️ Seasonal Access
Best spring and fall; monsoon flooding July–September
🚗 Getting There
Gila Wilderness — multiple route options, minimum 10+ miles one way depending on trailhead
🏗️ Facilities
Primitive soaking pools along creek
🗺️ Nearby
TRAILS
🥾 Gila River Trail🥾 Turkey Creek Trail
CAMPGROUNDS
⛺ Gila Cliff Dwellings NM Campground⛺ Woody's Corral Campground
📍 Location
Coordinates: 33.263100, -108.157200
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Lat 33.263100 / Lng -108.157200
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