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

The next time you visit the Southern Sierras of California, stop by Remington Hot Springs, located three hours north of Los Angeles. The springs are easily accessible by car and are greatly loved. Local artists have added a swing and bejeweled the hot spring pools. Visit during the spring or fall for an idyllic soak. Remington Hot Springs Near Lake Read more...

Whitmore is a non-commercial hot spring located in the Mammoth Lakes area of the Eastern Sierra and is surrounded by the Inyo National Forest. The hot springs are said to have been formed as a result of volcanic activity more than 760,000 years ago. The area where Whitmore is located is also home to a small community who have enjoyed Read more...

Wild Willy’s AKA Crowley Hot Spring is a non-commercial hot spring found in Long Valley, Mammoth Lakes California. It is a great location to relax for a while and be caressed by mineral waters in a completely natural setting. The hot spring is usually frequented by people passing through Mammoth Lakes on their way through the backcountry or between cities. Read more...

Gaviota Hot Springs is a rustic and relaxing hot spring located approximately forty (40) minutes outside of the town of Santa Barbara in the unspoiled Las Padres National Forest. Also known as Las Cruces Hot Springs, Gaviota is the perfect spot for a little away time and meditation when you are passing through the town of Santa Barbara. One of Read more...

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...

South of the small town of Bridgeport in the valley of the same name is where you will find the highly sought after Travertine Hot Springs. Located on Humboldt Toiyabe National Forest public land, generous views of the Eastern Sierra’s Sawtooth Ridge can be enjoyed while soaking in the hot pools, along with wide-open skies perfect for stargazing. Travertine Hot Read more...

Adventure into the rain shadowed desert foothills of the San Bernardino Mountains to a cluster of undeveloped hot springs on the Deep Creek fork of the Mojave River. Surrounded by lush vegetation of willows and other various trees, the natural hot pools transport you into a parallel universe. The cool waters of the Mojave River provide a refreshing reprieve while Read more...