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Dip into bliss, then slip into your tent: California’s best public and private campsites and campgrounds where you can soak in natural hot springs and reconnect with nature.

Camp Near Your Favorite California Hot Springs

A crackling campfire, starry skies and a steaming hot spring just steps away. This vision becomes a reality in California at numerous geothermal gems scattered amidst stunning natural landscapes.

Backpack for miles to secluded hot springs like Sykes in Big Sur or drive to roadside soaks like Travertine in the Eastern Sierras. Pitch your tent under the Milky Way and let the natural hot springs magic work its wonders.

Opt for a developed campground at Orr Hot Springs Resort or test out your glamping skills at Tecopa Hot Springs.

Soak in the beauty of California, one steaming pool at a time. View the complete list of hot springs with camping options below.

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Agua Caliente Hot Springs Outdoor Pool

Agua Caliente County Park Hot Springs

5 Reviews
Not far off the beaten path, near the south side of Anza Borrego Desert State Park lies 910 acres of Southern California desert beauty. Only one of the few hot springs in Southern California in this region. Agua Caliente County Park offers three naturally heated pools, diverse hiking trails and ample camping options. Once a stop on the Butterfield Stage Read more...
Avila Hot Springs Resort

Avila Hot Springs

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Avila Hot Springs in California Avila Hot Springs is located in the pristine Avila Beach area in the town of San Luis Obispo California. It is an oasis in the town that provides a relaxing getaway for people from the San Luis Obispo region and all across California and other neighboring states. Avila Hot Springs is an attraction not to Read more...
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Bashford’s Hot Mineral Spa

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Bashford’s Hot Mineral Spa in California At the base of the Chocolate Mountains, surrounded by palm trees and breathtaking desert sunsets, Bashford’s finds its home. Hot mineral water bubbles up over 500 feet from below the earth’s surface to find its way into the healing pools for registered guests to enjoy. Bashford’s Hot Mineral Spa Facilities Splash in the heated Read more...
Benton Hot Springs Pool

Benton Hot Springs

2 Reviews
Tucked away in the Owens Valley, north of Bishop, California, Benton Hot Springs is a historic oasis offering rustic charm and geothermal bliss. Surrounded by the Sierra Nevada’s grandeur, it boasts multiple natural hot tubs, camping options and a charming historic inn. Its popularity draws visitors seeking relaxation in Southern California hot springs and a glimpse into California’s mining past. Read more...
Buckeye Hot Springs

Buckeye Hot Springs

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Few outdoor experiences are as relaxing as soaking in a natural hot springs in the wild. Imagine sitting in a hot spring as a cool creek rushes past you. This is the Northern California Buckeye Hot Springs experience. Buckeye Hot Springs Near Bridgeport Located near the tiny, wild town of Bridgeport, California, Buckeye Hot Springs is less visited than their Read more...
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Fountain of Youth Spa RV Resort

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Fountain of Youth Spa RV Resort in California A desert oasis settled by the Salton Sea and bordered by the pristine Borrego and magical Chocolate mountains. Bask in the mild sun-filled weather with room to roam any time of year. Stay for as long as you like enjoying the swimming pools, natural mineral hot spring, recreation halls, full RV hookups… Read more...
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Franklin Hot Springs

4 Reviews
Franklin Hot Springs in California Open to the public since 1963 and family owned for decades, you’ll find yourself surrounded by nature at Franklin Hot Springs. Rustic and quaint, a place to find and enjoy the outdoors. Soak and swim all day, wildlife watch, fish or float around in your small boat on Franklin pond. Looking for a little more Read more...
Gaviota Hot Springs

Gaviota Hot Springs

2 Reviews
Gaviota Hot Springs Near Santa Barbara Imagine you’re visiting the urban sprawl of Los Angeles on a foggy spring morning, and you decide to go for a day trip to the coastal mountains where you’ll hike for a couple of hours and soak in a natural hot spring pool. This day trip is possible at Gaviota Hot Springs, located in Read more...
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Glamis North Hot Springs Resort

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Glamis North Hot Springs in California Wide-open skies with desert beauty as far as the eye can see. For 30 years, Glamis lay neglected until Cal and Roslyn Loewen swept in with a little TLC, bringing life back into this quaint Niland escape. The springs were originally discovered in 1938 during the construction of the All American Canal, providing relief Read more...
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Keough’s Hot Springs

1 Review
About Keough’s Hot Springs in California Nestled in Owen’s Valley of the Eastern Sierra’s, is where Keough’s Hot Springs calls its home. Peaceful scenery surrounds visitors who are there to play, stay, soak and enjoy the entire area. From skiing, hiking to relaxing with a massage and a hot soak, everyone can find exactly what they’d like to do. Keough’s Read more...
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Mercey Hot Springs

2 Reviews
Mercey Hot Springs in California A colorful history of medicinal bottled water, Native Americans and a French man named John Merci entwine throughout 160 acres of beautiful rolling hills and pasture-land. Rich natural mineral water feeds the various hot spring pools for day or overnight visitors to relax and rejuvenate in after hiking, biking, disc golfing or just enjoying life. Read more...
Orr Hot Springs Resort

Orr Hot Springs Resort

9 Reviews
Orr Hot Springs Resort Near Ukiah If you are passing through the Ukiah or Mendocino area, there is a tranquil oasis known as Orr Hot Springs Resort that is more than worth the visit. This alluring natural attraction is privately owned and is located on twenty-seven acres of forested land, right by the headwaters of the Big River, and is Read more...
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Saline Valley Hot Springs

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Saline Valley Hot Springs in Death Valley If you are brave enough to drive for three hours over a dusty, rock-covered 55-mile road in the hottest place on earth, you’ll be rewarded with one of the most unique Southern California hot springs experiences: Saline Valley Hot Springs AKA the “warm springs”. You can soak in multiple natural hot pools at Read more...
Sam's Family Spa

Sam’s Family Spa Hot Water Resort

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Sam’s Family Spa in California Designed with the family in mind on 50 acres of select desert beauty. Hike or wildlife watch with the kids or sit quietly by the lake. Built in 1971, Sam’s Family Spa is a place to have fun, enjoy your family and relax in hot mineral pools. Sam’s Family Spa Desert Hot Springs RV Resort Read more...
Sespe Hot Springs Overview

Sespe Hot Springs

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Deep in the mountains of the Los Padres National Forest near Santa Barbara is a long and dusty backpacking trail that leads to Sespe Hot Springs. Because this trail requires at least one day of hiking in warm, exposed conditions, most people do not visit or even know about Sespe. Yet, for those brave enough to make the trek, these Read more...
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Shoshone Hot Spring

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Shoshone Hot Spring in California Death Valley brings epic views of the California desert. Shoshone offers no less. Wide open skies are perfect for stargazing in the Amargosa River Valley. Indulge your inner historian discovering the town’s deep history in mining and as an old railroad station. Explore the world-class geology, or just sit back and relax hot spring poolside. Read more...
Sierra Hot Springs Pool

Sierra Hot Springs

1 Review
Sierra Hot Springs Near Sierraville Seven hundred acres bordering National Forest land, located in the midst of an alpine valley, a mere 20-30 minutes from Sierraville, California one can experience Sierra Hot Springs year round. Also known as Campbell Hot Springs, Sierra is a nonprofit establishment run by residents with a mission of stewardship for the beautiful land. When you’re Read more...
Sykes Hot Springs Pools

Sykes Hot Springs

2 Reviews
If you’re looking for an adventurous weekend backpacking experience to a secluded hot spring, you’ll want to visit Sykes Hot Spring in Big Sur. The trailhead is a couple of hours south of San Francisco and the Bay Area; these hot springs reopened in April 2021 after five years of closure, prompting mixed reactions. One thing is true; these springs Read more...
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Tecopa Hot Springs Resort

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Tecopa Hot Springs Resort in California Nestled in the Mojave Desert, in the corner of Death Valley lies Tecopa Hot Springs Resort. Wide-open desert landscapes provide ample views of unique flora and fauna. Starlit skies give one plenty of room to roam and feel free in a place where memories are made. Region: Southern California / Death Valley Tecopa Hot Read more...
Travertine Hot Springs

Travertine Hot Springs

3 Reviews
With clear skies and views of the Eastern Sierra Mountains, Travertine Hot Springs is a special treat. Unsurprisingly, they are one of the most-visited mineral hot springs in California. Despite its remote location in Northern California, this natural wonder is much-loved. Travertine Hot Springs Near Bridgeport Outside the small, rural town of Bridgeport, California, you’ll find Travertine Hot Springs at the Read more...
Wilbur Hot Springs

Wilbur Hot Springs

8 Reviews
Wilbur Hot Springs Northeast of San Francisco Wilbur Hot Springs is a quiet resort with natural, geothermal hot springs pools inspired by Japanese onsen culture. These hot springs are also a historical site built in the late 1800s, sitting on a peaceful creek. To get here, you’ll need to drive a couple of hours from either Sacramento or San Fransisco, Read more...
Wild Willys Hot Spring Soak

Wild Willy’s Hot Spring

1 Review
Two famous, accessible California hot springs are located in the remote central region near Mammoth Lakes, against a backdrop of the Eastern Sierra mountains. These natural hot springs are called “Wild Willy’s Hot Spring” or “Crowley Hot Spring.” The hot springs are easy to drive to, require only a short walk, and are free to access. The area is undeveloped Read more...
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Willett Hot Springs

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If you’re looking for an adventurous backpacking trail to a hidden hot springs tub, drive into the Los Padres National Forest and trek to Willett Hot Springs. These are some of the most remarkable and accessible hot springs for hikers and backpackers in Southern California. Willett Hot Springs Information Near Santa Barbara Tucked into the hills of Los Padres National Read more...
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