Hot springs in California
Every hot spring we have verified in California, from undeveloped soaks to resort pools, with water temperatures, fees, access notes and a map.
- hot springs
- 90
- hot springs
- free to enter
- 17
- free to enter
- wild & natural
- 24
- wild & natural
- resorts & pools
- 66
- resorts & pools
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All hot springs in California
90 hot springs
Near Desert Hot Springs
Resort or spa
104°F40°C
Resort or spa
85-104°F29-40°C
Resort or spa
Near Niland
Resort or spa
96-105°F36-41°C
Resort or spa
Temporarily closed
115°F46°C
Wild & natural
Wild & natural
Near Kings Beach
Resort or spa
Near Bridgeport
Wild & natural
104°F40°C
Resort or spa
Near Calistoga
Resort or spa
80-104°F27-40°C
Resort or spa
Near Mammoth Lakes
Wild & natural
104°F40°C
Resort or spa
Death Valley Hot Springs (formerly Delight's Hot Springs Resort)
California, United States
104°F40°C Paid Drive-up
85-102°F29-39°C
Resort or spa
90-104°F32-40°C
Resort or spa
85-104°F29-40°C
Resort or spa
Dr. Wilkinson's Backyard Resort and Mineral Springs
California, United States
85-104°F29-40°C Paid Drive-up
Temporarily closed
100-110°F38-43°C
Wild & natural
Temporarily closed
98-105°F37-41°C
Resort or spa
104°F40°C
Resort or spa
Near Boyes Hot Springs
Resort or spa
Closed
Near Niland
Resort or spa
98-100°F37-38°C
Resort or spa
Near Niland
Resort or spa
65-104°F18-40°C
Resort or spa
85-104°F29-40°C
Resort or spa
95-113°F35-45°C
Resort or spa
92-104°F33-40°C
Resort or spa
Closed
Near Mammoth Lakes
Wild & natural
90-103°F32-39°C
Resort or spa
88-104°F31-40°C
Resort or spa
88-103°F31-39°C
Resort or spa
Temporarily closed
Temporarily closed
Near Big Pine
Wild & natural
87-115°F31-46°C
Resort or spa
90-104°F32-40°C
Resort or spa
90-104°F32-40°C
Resort or spa
Near Montecito
Wild & natural
90-94°F32-34°C
Resort or spa
104°F40°C
Resort or spa
Near Big Pine
Wild & natural
Near Desert Hot Springs
Resort or spa
92-103°F33-39°C
Resort or spa
90-104°F32-40°C
Resort or spa
Near Desert Hot Springs
Resort or spa
Near Desert Hot Springs
Resort or spa
Near Ojai
Wild & natural
Near Mammoth Lakes
Wild & natural
Near Shoshone
Resort or spa
95-112°F35-44°C
Resort or spa
98-104°F37-40°C
Resort or spa
Near Avila Beach
Resort or spa
Temporarily closed
Temporarily closed
Tassajara Zen Mountain Center (Tassajara Hot Springs)
California, United States
Temp n/a Paid 4WD road
103-104°F39-40°C
Resort or spa
85-104°F29-40°C
Resort or spa
The Spa at Séc-he (Palm Springs Hot Mineral Spring)
California, United States
90-105°F32-41°C Paid Drive-up
104°F40°C
Resort or spa
Near Desert Hot Springs
Resort or spa
99-104°F37-40°C
Resort or spa
Near Big Pine
Wild & natural
90-104°F32-40°C
Resort or spa
Temporarily closed
Near Warner Springs
Resort or spa
Near Mammoth Lakes
Public pool
Wild Willy's Hot Spring (Crowley Hot Spring)
California, United States
98-102°F37-39°C Free Short walk
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Hot springs in California: common questions
How many hot springs are in California?
We currently list 90 hot springs in California: 24 wild or natural, 59 resorts or spas, 7 public pools or bathhouses. 10 of them are closed or temporarily closed, and marked on their cards and pages. The list grows as we verify new places.
Are there free hot springs in California?
Yes, 13 of the springs we list in California have no entry fee, including Blayney Meadows Hot Springs, Buckeye Hot Springs, Crab Cooker Hot Spring, Dirty Socks Hot Spring and Eagleville Hot Springs (Squaw Baths). Free springs are usually undeveloped, so expect no changing rooms or lifeguards, and check parking rules.
What is the hottest hot spring in California?
Of the springs with published temperatures, Mi Kasa Hot Springs runs hottest, at up to 87-115°F (31-46°C). Water that hot needs short soaks; test it with a hand before you get in.
Which hot springs in California are good for kids?
Agua Caliente County Park, Aqua Soleil Hotel & Mineral Water Spa, Avila Hot Springs, Brockway Springs Resort and Bumpass Hell Trail are the most family-friendly options we list, with lifeguarded or shallow pools and facilities on site. Clothing-optional springs are excluded.
Which hot springs in California can you drive right up to?
Agua Caliente County Park, Aqua Soleil Hotel & Mineral Water Spa, Avila Hot Springs, Azure Palm Hot Springs and Bashford's Hot Mineral Spa have parking within a few minutes' walk of the water. 19 others need a walk or a hike, which is noted on each listing.