Hot Springs Directory

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Hot springs in the Central Coast region of California.

Not soakable

Geothermal field in the Mayacamas Mountains. Not a soaking spring — the world's largest geothermal steam field used for power generation.

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Geothermal hot springs in the remote Surprise Valley of Northeastern California near the Nevada border.

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Hot springs near Lake City in Modoc County, Northeastern California.

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Geothermal feature near Lassen Volcanic National Park with extremely hot water. Not recommended for soaking.

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Natural hot springs in Lassen County near the Nevada border.

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Geothermal hot spring near Lassen Volcanic National Park.

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Remote hot springs in Modoc County, Northeastern California.

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Natural hot springs in the Eastern Sierra near Mammoth Lakes.

Hike-in

Free natural hot spring tubs in the Eastern Sierra with panoramic views of the Sierra Nevada.

Hike-in

Popular free hot spring along the John Muir Trail near Mammoth Lakes.

Hike-in

Natural rock-walled hot spring near Mammoth Lakes in the Eastern Sierra.

Hike-in

Secluded natural hot spring tub near Mammoth Lakes in the Eastern Sierra.

Hike-in

Small natural hot spring tub near Mammoth Lakes in the Eastern Sierra.

Hike-in

Natural hot creek in the Eastern Sierra near Mammoth Lakes. Hot water mixes with cool creek flow.

Hike-in

Natural hot springs near Red's Meadow Resort in the Ansel Adams Wilderness.

Hike-in

Remote hot springs in the Ansel Adams Wilderness, accessible via a strenuous hike.

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Scenic travertine rock formations with natural soaking pools near Bridgeport in the Eastern Sierra.

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Historic resort with naturally flowing mineral springs in Colusa County. Temperature ranges from 98-112°F.

Resort

Non-profit retreat center with natural mineral springs in the Sierra Nevada. Temperature ranges from 98-110°F.

Hike-in

Natural hot springs in the Santa Ynez Mountains behind Santa Barbara.

Hike-in

Smaller hot springs near Big Caliente in the Santa Ynez Mountains.

Hike-in

Natural hot springs in the Los Padres National Forest near Santa Barbara.

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Historic hot springs community in the Sierra Nevada foothills of Tulare County.

Hike-in

Coastal hot springs on the Big Sur coastline. Access requires hiking or boat.

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Desert community with multiple spa resorts fed by natural mineral hot springs near Palm Springs.

Not accessible

Geothermal area within the Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake. Not accessible to the public.

Not accessible

Geothermal area near Coso Hot Springs within military grounds. Not accessible to the public.

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Historic bathhouse in Mt Hood National Forest, 1.4-mile hike to rustic cedar tubs.

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Retreat center with natural rock pools along the Breitenbush River.

Hike-in

Deep turquoise pool in old-growth forest, 0.25-mile hike from trailhead.

Hike-in

Scenic pools overlooking the Umpqua River, 0.3-mile hike.

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Free roadside springs along the North Fork of the Willamette River.

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Landscaped pools at Belknap Lodge along the McKenzie River.

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Historic mineral bathhouse and hotel in the Columbia River Gorge.

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Three rock pools along a creek in the Columbia Gorge, short hike.

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Natural pool along the Wind River, hidden forest setting.

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Remote springs in the Willamette National Forest along Salt Creek.

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Desert springs at the base of Steens Mountain with stunning views.

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Geothermal area in the Alvord Desert, pools too hot for soaking in most spots.

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Resort with a large outdoor pool and private soaking tubs in Harney County.

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Natural rock pool on Hart Mountain National Antelope Refuge.

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Riverside pool along the Owyhee River in eastern Oregon canyon country.

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Historic roadside soaking pool along the Snake River in eastern Oregon.

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Small resort with covered soaking pool in eastern Oregon ranching country.

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Natural pools near East Lake in the Newberry National Volcanic Monument.

Hike-in

Remote canyon springs at the confluence of three streams in SE Oregon.

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BLM campground with natural soaking pool in the high desert.

Hike-in

Small natural pool along the McKenzie River trail.

Hike-in

Warm pool in the high desert, near the Nevada border.

Hike-in

Natural springs in the Blue Mountains of eastern Oregon.

Restricted

Geothermal area near The Geysers — extreme heat, not for soaking.

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Hot springs near Susanville in Lassen County.

Hike-in

Island pool in Malheur River; free; primitive high desert setting; clothing-optional.

Resort

Luxury resort in Ashland with private mineral soaking tubs, wine garden, spa.

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Small natural meditation pool near Ukiah; free; 2-mile hike; clothing-optional.

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Lakeside pools at Paulina Lake in Newberry Volcanic Monument; $5 vehicle fee; clothing-optional.

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Small pool on East Lake shore in Newberry Volcanic Monument; accessible by boat or short hike; clothing-optional.

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Resort with outdoor pools near Joseph in the Wallowa Mountains; $15 day use; family-friendly.

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Resort with indoor/outdoor pools near Summer Lake; $15 day use; alkaline mineral waters; birdwatching.

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Historic restored 1900s resort near La Grande with indoor pools and spa.

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Small remote resort with pools near Ritter in Grant County; $10 day use.

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Small alkaline lake in Alvord Desert — too hot for soaking, view only; protected area.

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Primitive undeveloped springs near Austin in Grant County; extreme heat, caution advised.