Tag: Public


A listing of hot springs in California located on public land. Usually BLM or National Forest.


Remington Hot Springs

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Remington Hot Springs features a group 4 user-built hot pools that can be found downstream of the beautiful Lake Isabella in the Sequoia National Forest. Located between the cities of Ridgecrest and Bakersfield, Remington Hot Springs is among the last remaining free undeveloped hot springs in the Kern River Valley. Please treat this popular hot springs with care as it Read more...
Whitmore Hot Springs Map

Whitmore Hot Springs in Mammoth Lakes

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Whitmore is a non-commercial hot spring located in the Mammoth Lakes area of the eastern Sierra Mountains 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 Read more...
Wild Willys Hot Spring Soak

Wild Willy’s Hot Spring in Mammoth Lakes

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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

Gaviota Hot Springs Near Santa Barbara

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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...
Sykes Hot Springs

Sykes Hot Springs in Big Sur

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Located approximately 10 miles from the Big Sur Park Trailhead and along the Pine Ridge Trail in the scenic Ventana Wilderness in California is the soothing and relaxing Sykes Hot Springs. Sykes Hot Springs is one of the foremost geothermal springs in California and is a major attraction for people who just want to get away and enjoy nature at Read more...
Travertine Hot Springs

Travertine Hot Springs Near Bridgeport

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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.   Read more...
Deep Creek Hot Springs

Deep Creek Hot Springs in Southern California

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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 Read more...

Soak by Feature

No Soap or Shampoo!

Public hot springs in California are not bathing facilities and do not have ‘plumbing’ like that of commercial, improved hot springs.

Soap and shampoo, including bio soap and shampoo, do not breakdown naturally and pollute our fragile ecosystems.

FYI, this is also illegal in most wilderness and public lands areas. Please report suspicious activity to public lands officials (take pics).

Leave No Trace

It is important to remember when visiting hot springs in California or any state to leave them in better shape than when you arrived.

Please leave no trace, bring no glass and embrace the experience.

We recommend cleaning up the area and hot springs before soaking as it makes for a more natural experience and reward for your stewardship efforts.