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2026 Hot Springs in California
We’ve cataloged 13 hot springs in California, from 3 free & primitive pools to 8 resort experiences across the Sierra & California Desert.
October–November = warm pools + cool nights; bring traction for icy access roads.
All California springs
Spring type
Access
Cost
Deal-breakers
Benton Hot Springs
Benton, CA
A historic 1850s stagecoach stop reborn as a desert campground with individual cedar tubs plumbed into each site. No hookups, no light pollution, just steaming water and views of Boundary Peak.
Buckeye Hot Springs
Bridgeport, CA
A cliffside hot spring cascades over colorful mineral deposits into stone-lined pools along Buckeye Creek. Nearby primitive campsites make it a favorite for overlanders.
Esalen Institute Hot Springs
Big Sur, CA
Clifftop tubs cantilevered over the Pacific where sulfur water gushes from a seaside spring. Esalen's baths mix meditation decks, stone tubs, and massage tables with only the sound of waves below.
Harbin Hot Springs
Middletown, CA
Rebuilt after the Valley Fire, this iconic retreat blends meditation decks, yoga domes, and terraced soaking pools fed by 114°F mineral water. Silent soaking zones keep the focus on rest and hydrotherapy.
Indian Springs Calistoga
Calistoga, CA
Historic Calistoga property with Olympic-length mineral pool, adults-only soaking grotto, and signature mud baths using geyser-fed water. Palm-lined decks and Art Deco details make it feel timeless.
Mono Hot Springs Resort
Lakeshore, CA
Historic Forest Service cabins, a cafe, and natural granite tubs sit along the upper San Joaquin River near Kaiser Wilderness trailheads.
Orr Hot Springs Resort
Ukiah, CA
A century-old retreat tucked in redwoods with clawfoot tubs, Japanese-style soaking pools, and stargazing decks along Orr Creek.
Sierra Hot Springs
Sierraville, CA
Nonprofit retreat blending geothermal pools, massage workshops, and forested campsites minutes from Lake Tahoe’s north shore.
Sycamore Mineral Springs Resort & Spa
San Luis Obispo, CA
A 100-year-old resort just off Highway 101 with 23 cliffside tubs, soaking suites, and a full-service spa. Mineral water is piped up from the Avila Valley aquifer and drained between guests.
Tecopa Hot Springs Resort
Tecopa, CA
Desert oasis on the edge of Death Valley pairing indoor soaking rooms, mud baths, live music, and star-filled skies.
Travertine Hot Springs
Bridgeport, CA
Calcium-lined tubs perched over the Bridgeport Valley with Sierra views. A small upper cement tub feeds several travertine-lined pools carved into the hillside.
Wilbur Hot Springs
Williams, CA
A solar-powered nature reserve where rustic hotel rooms and tent platforms overlook the south fork of Cache Creek.
Wild Willy's Hot Springs
Mammoth Lakes, CA
Boardwalks lead to heart-shaped soaking pools in Long Valley with panoramic views of the Glass Mountains. Natural caldera heat keeps the water comfortable even during winter storms.
Editor picks
See ranked list →Esalen Institute Hot Springs
Big Sur, CA
Clifftop tubs cantilevered over the Pacific where sulfur water gushes from a seaside spring. Esalen's baths mix meditation decks, stone tubs, and massage tables with only the sound of waves below.
Harbin Hot Springs
Middletown, CA
Rebuilt after the Valley Fire, this iconic retreat blends meditation decks, yoga domes, and terraced soaking pools fed by 114°F mineral water. Silent soaking zones keep the focus on rest and hydrotherapy.
Orr Hot Springs Resort
Ukiah, CA
A century-old retreat tucked in redwoods with clawfoot tubs, Japanese-style soaking pools, and stargazing decks along Orr Creek.
Travertine Hot Springs
Bridgeport, CA
Calcium-lined tubs perched over the Bridgeport Valley with Sierra views. A small upper cement tub feeds several travertine-lined pools carved into the hillside.
Free & wild
Filter all free picks →Benton Hot Springs
Benton, CA
A historic 1850s stagecoach stop reborn as a desert campground with individual cedar tubs plumbed into each site. No hookups, no light pollution, just steaming water and views of Boundary Peak.
Buckeye Hot Springs
Bridgeport, CA
A cliffside hot spring cascades over colorful mineral deposits into stone-lined pools along Buckeye Creek. Nearby primitive campsites make it a favorite for overlanders.
Travertine Hot Springs
Bridgeport, CA
Calcium-lined tubs perched over the Bridgeport Valley with Sierra views. A small upper cement tub feeds several travertine-lined pools carved into the hillside.
Wild Willy's Hot Springs
Mammoth Lakes, CA
Boardwalks lead to heart-shaped soaking pools in Long Valley with panoramic views of the Glass Mountains. Natural caldera heat keeps the water comfortable even during winter storms.
Resorts & spa decks
View resort directory →Esalen Institute Hot Springs
Big Sur, CA
Clifftop tubs cantilevered over the Pacific where sulfur water gushes from a seaside spring. Esalen's baths mix meditation decks, stone tubs, and massage tables with only the sound of waves below.
Harbin Hot Springs
Middletown, CA
Rebuilt after the Valley Fire, this iconic retreat blends meditation decks, yoga domes, and terraced soaking pools fed by 114°F mineral water. Silent soaking zones keep the focus on rest and hydrotherapy.
Indian Springs Calistoga
Calistoga, CA
Historic Calistoga property with Olympic-length mineral pool, adults-only soaking grotto, and signature mud baths using geyser-fed water. Palm-lined decks and Art Deco details make it feel timeless.
Mono Hot Springs Resort
Lakeshore, CA
Historic Forest Service cabins, a cafe, and natural granite tubs sit along the upper San Joaquin River near Kaiser Wilderness trailheads.
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1 hot springs
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2 hot springs
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3 hot springs
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2 hot springs
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13 hot springs
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16 hot springs
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1 hot springs
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1 hot springs
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10 hot springs
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1 hot springs
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6 hot springs
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6 hot springs
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5 hot springs
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1 hot springs
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1 hot springs
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1 hot springs
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5 hot springs
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1 hot springs
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1 hot springs
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1 hot springs
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1 hot springs
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5 hot springs
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1 hot springs
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1 hot springs
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3 hot springs
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1 hot springs
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5 hot springs