Little Jamaica aka Desert Springs
Littlefield, Arizona
| Address: | 709-717 Farm Rd, Littlefield, AZ 86432, USA |
| GPS: |
36°53'37.0"N 113°55'6.0"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Arizona |
| Trails/Routes: | 0.1 mi |
Waterfalls Streams Rocks Ponds
Hike and Swim
Little Jamaica is a warm springs waterfall and pool just off the highway between Desert Springs and Littlefield, Arizona. It's a family location that doesn't get more than 5 feet deep in the pools. The plant life and rock features will make it feel a little more like you're playing in the tropics than the middle of the desert. There's even a plant covered grotto over part of the pool to complete the tropical atmosphere.
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Add ResourceBe courteous, informed, and prepared. Read trailhead guidelines, stay on the trail, and don't feed the wildlife.
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- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Littlefield, Arizona
- Head north on Littlefield Ln toward County 91 (358 ft)
- Slight right onto County 91 (0.2 mi)
- Turn right to merge onto I-15 NDestination will be on the right(0.7 mi)
At the end of Farm Road, you'll see a parking lot. There's a few different options to get into the lot. Choose the one that's easiest on your vehicle. To get the springs, just walk west along the path. You'll hear the falls and you'll know them when you see them. You'll actually follow the falls down to the pool. There should be a rope there on the highway side of the pool. Use the rope to climb down. The rocks are much less slippery than they look.
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