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California's mountains and coastline make up a good portion of the Pacific Ring of Fire . With that comes volcanoes, earthquakes as 2 major techtonic plates are pushing together, and hot magma which heats the earths water and forces its way up the surface. Hot mineral waters, bubbling up from the earth's crust, are found in the deserts, mountains and coastal regions of California. Some springs are capped to provide geothermal energy in places like Imperial Co. Resort style hotels in the Palm Springs desert, small rustic camps in the mountains, health centers on the Central Coast, every one of these has its unique setting and pure, natural ambience. Many are primitive hot tubs scattered throughout the California mountains. Relaxing outside under the starry night sky, soaking your worries away and connecting with the earth. There is nothing quite like your first hot springs experience.

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hot springs tips

• Respect private property rights. Do not trespass at private hot springs without the landowners permission.
• Hot springs are a naturally occurring phenomena. Neither improved nor maintained by the Forest Service.
• Footing around hot springs is often poor. Watch out for broken bricks, boards, broken glass & slippery moss. Use caution when going barefoot and don't go alone.
• Water temperatures vary by site, ranging from warm to very hot. Test the water first for temperature to avoid scalds and burns.
• Prolonged immersion may be hazardous to your health and result in hyperthermia
• Elderly persons and those with a history of heart disease, diabetes, high or low blood pressure or who are pregnant should consult their physicians prior to use.
• Don't drink the water.
• Please don't litter. Remove the trash and keep 'em clean.

Hot Spring Camps & Campgrounds around California

 

Anza Borrego

Agua Caliente Hot Springs County Park 858/565-3600 located on county road S-2, in Anza Borrego Desert State Park North of Interstate 8 near

Baja California

Guadalupe Canyon Oasis Desert Hot Spring Camps SW of Mexicali Off-road 30 miles, off Mexican Hwy 2

 

Clear Lake Area

Harbin Hot Springs 18424 Harbin Springs Road Middletown, CA 707-987-2477	Orr Hot Springs Resort 13201 Orr Springs Road Ukiah, CA 707-462-6277
Vichy Hot Springs Resort 2605 Vichy Springs Rd Ukiah, CA 707-462-9515 RV parking only	Wilbur Hot Springs 3375 Wilbur Springs Road Wilbur Springs, CA 530-473-2306 cabins and tent camping

Lakeshore

Mono Hot Springs Resort Stone Cabin Rentals in the High Sierra NFS Campground: Mono Hot Springs Hwy. 168 @ Kasier Pass near Huntington Lake (located on the west side of the Sierra) inside Sierra National Forest

Campground

Markleeville

Grover Hot Springs State Park 530-694-2248 Hwy. 89 near South Lake Tahoe. (located on the east side of the Sierra) inside Toiyabe National Forest

Campground

Santa Barbara
Both of these Santa Barbara Hot Springs can be reached by driving N on Hwy 154, then right on Forest Service Rd.#5N12 (E. Camino Cielo to Romero Canyon Rd #5N15) Follow signs. NOTE: burned in a wildfire 2008
Little Caliente Hot Springs located @ end of Forest Road #5N15 in Los Padres National Forest small campground nearby	Big Caliente Hot Springs located @ end of Forest Road # 5N16 via #5N15 in Los Padres NF small campground nearby

Meditation Centers

Esalen Institute Esalen Hot Springs Big Sur Coast 831-667-3000

Tassajara Tassajara Rd. Los Padres NF 300 Page Street, San Francisco 415-431-3771