Deep in the earth’s crust, hundreds of miles underground, aquifers are geothermally heated by magma chambers and the water is then propelled through rock with incredible force and energy. As it is pushed through mineral deposits, some of those minerals are dissolved into the water and when it finally makes its way to the surface, it escapes as steam and mineral-rich (and sometimes very) hot water.

Tecopa’s hot spring water is silky smooth with no odor whatsoever. At the ground source, the temperature is about 118 degrees Fahrenheit, depending on the time of year. As the tubs are filled and we control the flow, they hover around 104 degrees fahrenheit. Our tubs are about 350 gallons each and are a flow-through design, taking about an hour for the water to completely replace itself, while maintaining a fairly consistent temperature.

Each room is private with a latching door, and is large enough for 2 to 3 people. Most folks soak anywhere from 5-30 minutes at a time. The indoor rooms have skylights to let in the natural light while you soak, while being protected from the (sometimes harsh) desert elements outdoors.

ADVICE FROM A HOT SPRING

LET YOUR TALENTS SPRING FORTH

REFRESH YOURSELF IN NATURE

KEEP NEW IDEAS BUBBLING

STAY ACTIVE

HAVE DEEP RESERVOIRS

BE WARM AND WELCOMING

BLOW OFF A LITTLE STEAM

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Tecopa’s hot springs were likely discovered hundreds, if not thousands of years ago by the Southern Paiute people. In honor of the peacemaker, Tecopa was named for Chief Tecopa who lived here until his death in 1904. The first white men to use the springs was during the mid to late 1800’s when Tecopa and the surrounding area was occupied by mostly miners digging for borax, talc, and gold. They used the natural pool for bathing and washing laundry and it wasn’t until 1920 that the pool started it’s slow expansion into what we have today. First, the pool was made larger with dynamite, a changing room was erected later, then crude tubs were built, plumbing was put in, buildings and houses popped up, and motels and campgrounds followed. Today we have a close-knit little community of about 150 people and host visitors from around the world. Our water has even been compared to the famous hot springs of Baden Baden in Germany.