Hot springs in California

We list 69 soakable hot springs in California: 35 with developed pools or bathhouses on record, 5 known to be free, 6 that charge a fee. Sources are listed at the bottom of each spring's page.

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California at a glance

5known free to soak6 charge a fee · 58 not recorded

35developed pools or bathhousesthe rest are not recorded either way (often wild pools)

6with a stated season

11with sourced fees, seasons or rules19 with photos

62 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 a photo or the most recorded details come first.

Mono Hot Springs ResortCalifornia PaidYear-roundClosed

Grover Hot SpringsCalifornia PaidYear-round

Mercey Hot SpringsCalifornia PaidYear-round

Wilbur Hot SpringsCalifornia Paid

Calistoga Spa Hot SpringsCalifornia Paid

Deep Creek Hot SpringsCalifornia Open

What the operators say

Mono Hot Springs Resort: “…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

Grover Hot Springs: “…riods, and during weekends. Prices are subject to change without notice. Vehicle Day Use: $8.00 Pool Entry Fee - Adult: $10.00 Pool Entry Fee - Child: $5.00 Close Max...” “…ake reservations at ReserveCalifornia.com up to 6 months in advance. Camping is available year-round, conditions permitting. Summer camping has 76 family sites and...”
Official site, read 2026-10-15

Mercey Hot Springs: “…tures and more. BIRD WATCHING – from 12 PM to 5 PM (daily) Bird Watching Fee (Everyday) – $10 per person, per hour. BIRD PHOTOGRAPHY – from 12 PM to 5 PM (daily) *...” “…icies Late Check-In Bodywork FAQs Book Now Birding Our Guidelines Birding Info Due to the year-round water source, an incredibly diverse number of bird species...”
Official site, read 2026-10-15

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

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 a source states one.