Hot springs in California

We list 69 soakable hot springs in California: 36 with developed pools or bathhouses on record, 5 known to be free, 4 that charge a fee. For 9 we read the official page and quote what it says.

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California at a glance

5known free to soak4 charge a fee · 60 not recorded

36developed pools or bathhousesthe rest are not recorded either way (often wild pools)

5with a stated seasonfrom official pages and agency records

9checked on official pages6 with photos

61 of these sit within 3 km of a spring in NOAA's 1980 Thermal Springs List for the United States, which we use only to confirm locations.

Where to start in California

The springs with an official page, a photo or the most recorded details come first.

Wilbur Hot SpringsCalifornia PaidDeveloped poolsChecked 2026-10-15 Bath HouseCalifornia PaidDeveloped poolsJune – septemberClosedChecked 2026-10-15 Glen Ivy Hot SpringsTemescal Valley, California Developed poolsYear-round (as stated)Checked 2026-10-15 Calistoga Spa Hot SpringsCalifornia PaidDeveloped poolsChecked 2026-10-15 Deep Creek Hot SpringsCalifornia Developed poolsOpenChecked 2026-10-15 Miracle Hot Springs Day Use AreaCalifornia MayClosedChecked 2026-10-15

What official pages say

Bath House: “…Agency status field: closed” “…$35.00 per night, Standard Nonelectric, Holidays/$2.00 additional/night. $73.00 Standard Nonelectric Double, Holidays/$4.00 additional/night. $10 fee for each...”
USFS · Sierra National Forest, read 2026-10-15

Glen Ivy Hot Springs: “…ou are. Every visit includes access to all 19 pools, mineral baths, and resort amenities. Day Pass Admission Only Starting at $75 Pure access to 14 acres of hot...” “…Southern California Hot Springs & Day Spa | Glen Ivy Enjoy free admission on your birthday with purchase of a 50-minute massage or facial —every year. Learn More R”
Official site, read 2026-10-15

Wilbur Hot Springs: “…you will know what to expect here! Please note that due to our remote location, confirmed reservations are required for all day use and overnight visits. We look...” “…e required for all day-use and overnight visits – walk-ins cannot be accepted. There is a $10 per hour per person Early Arrival Fee for overnight guests arriving...”
Official site, read 2026-10-15

Calistoga Spa Hot Springs: “…t of their room and still have use of the Pools until 9:00pm day of departure The pass is $50.00 per person over the age of 2 years old. Complimentary use of lockers,...” “…le is an on-demand transit service within city limits for the general public. No advanced reservations are required. The comfortably heated and air-conditioned...”
Official site, read 2026-10-15

Deep Creek Hot Springs: “…Agency status field: open” “…Pack out what you pack in.  Leave no Trace!     ”
USFS · San Bernardino National Forest, read 2026-10-15

Miracle Hot Springs Day Use Area: “…Agency status field: closed” “…None”
USFS · Sequoia National Forest, read 2026-10-15

Mono Hot Springs Resort: “…n More 2026 Season starts May 22 to October 26 Family & Pet Friendly We take reservations year-round No emails or texts CALL 559 325 1710 Mono Hot Springs Tent Cabins...”
Official site, read 2026-10-15

Orr Hot Springs: “…oods ADA Information Contact Us Relax Detach Unwind Orr Hot Springs is a small, tranquil, clothing optional resort settled deep in the rolling hills of the Mendocino...”
Official site, read 2026-10-15

Planning a soak in California

Check the official status link on each spring's page before you go. Closures for fire, snow, road work and water quality are common and we don't track them live.
Many wild springs have no fee, no lifeguard and no facilities. "Not recorded" means we don't know, not that a spring is free or open.
Follow posted rules on site, including any clothing policy. We only show a clothing policy where an official page states one.

All 69 hot springs in California

Bath HouseCalifornia PaidDeveloped poolsJune – septemberClosedChecked 2026-10-15 Glen Ivy Hot SpringsTemescal Valley, California Developed poolsYear-round (as stated)Checked 2026-10-15

Wilbur Hot SpringsCalifornia PaidDeveloped poolsChecked 2026-10-15 Calistoga Spa Hot SpringsCalifornia PaidDeveloped poolsChecked 2026-10-15 Deep Creek Hot SpringsCalifornia Developed poolsOpenChecked 2026-10-15 Miracle Hot Springs Day Use AreaCalifornia MayClosedChecked 2026-10-15 Mono Hot Springs ResortCalifornia Developed poolsYear-round (as stated)Checked 2026-10-15 Orr Hot SpringsUkiah, California Developed poolsChecked 2026-10-15 Roman Spa Hot Springs ResortCalistoga, California Developed poolsYear-round (as stated)Checked 2026-10-15 Crab Cooker Hot SpringsCalifornia FreeDeveloped pools Hilltop Hot SpringCalifornia FreeDeveloped pools Montecito Hot SpringsCalifornia FreeDeveloped pools Morton's Warm SpringsGlen Ellen, California PaidDeveloped pools Rock Tub Hot SpringCalifornia FreeDeveloped pools Shepherd Hot SpringsCalifornia FreeDeveloped pools Alkali Hot SpringsCalifornia Developed pools Bat PoolCalifornia Developed pools BathhouseCalifornia Developed pools Big Caliente Hot SpringCalifornia Developed pools Buckeye Hot SpringsCalifornia Developed pools Children's TubCalifornia Developed pools

Urbita Hot SpringsCalifornia Details not recorded yet Warm SpringsCalifornia Details not recorded yet Warm Springs Rec AreaCalifornia Details not recorded yet Warner Hot SpringCalifornia Details not recorded yet

Willett Hot SpringsCalifornia Details not recorded yet free natural hot poolCalifornia Details not recorded yet