# Arrowhead Springs, Waterman Hot Spr, California

Arrowhead Springs, Waterman Hot Spr in California. 194°F (90°C). Roadside. San Bernardino County.

- Page: https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/arrowhead-springs-waterman-hot-spr
- Source: Soaking Springs, researched and maintained by Armen Suny
- Updated: 2026-09-14

## Can you soak at Arrowhead Springs, Waterman Hot Spr?

Not at the source. The water leaves the ground at 194°F, hot enough to burn skin. You can drive right up to it.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Source water temperature | 194°F (90°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| Elevation | 1,883 ft |
| Access | Roadside, 99 ft from the nearest road |
| County | San Bernardino County |
| Nearest town | Crestline |
| Coordinates | 34.18500, -117.26200 |
| Best months to soak | December, January, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | DOGWOOD                                      , 4.4 mi |

## Soaking safety

**Very Hot Source, Use Extreme Caution.** At 194°F, the source water at Arrowhead Springs, Waterman Hot Spr is hot enough to cause burns. Some hot springs this hot have cooler side pools or downstream areas suitable for soaking. Always test the water temperature before entering.

## About Arrowhead Springs, Waterman Hot Spr

Two names attach to this one, Arrowhead Springs and Waterman. It scalds. Source water comes off near two hundred degrees, which puts soaking out of the question at the source and leaves it as something to look at or read about. Five miles or so from Crestline, in San Bernardino County. Neither the land owner nor an access ruling made it into the record.

Roadside, a hundred feet or less from an anonymous road, a little below two thousand feet. Snow is rare here and the year brings about seventeen inches of rain, a mild climate. The record is empty on both owner and unit, and no fee is given. What the ground looks like around the source is not something the record can tell you.

December through February rate best and snow will not be the issue. Dogwood campground is under five miles off, the closest on record. This water will scald; stay clear of the source. Access and ownership are blank, so you will have to establish for yourself that you are allowed near it.

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Crestline](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/california/crestline), 0 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in California](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california)
- [Unnamed thermal spring, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/unnamed-spring-san-bernardino-county): 90°F source, Short Walk, near Mentone, San Bernardino County
- [Warm Spring, Hot Spring, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/warm-spring-hot-spring): 108°F source, pH 8.2, TDS 352 mg/L, Short Walk, near Lake Arrowhead, San Bernardino County
- [Tylers Bath Spring, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/tylers-bath-spring): 92°F source, pH 7.9, TDS 330 mg/L, Short Walk, near Fontana, San Bernardino County
- [Eden Hot Springs, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/eden-hot-springs): 109°F source, Roadside, near Lakeview, Riverside County
- [Highland Springs, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/highland-springs-1): 112°F source, Roadside, near Cherry Valley, Riverside County
- [Unnamed thermal spring, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/unnamed-spring-riverside-county-2): Warm, Roadside, near Lakeview, Riverside County

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Arrowhead Springs, Waterman Hot Spr?**
Arrowhead Springs, Waterman Hot Spr has a water temperature of 194°F (90°C). This is considered a hot spring, well above body temperature.

**Where is Arrowhead Springs, Waterman Hot Spr located?**
Arrowhead Springs, Waterman Hot Spr is located in San Bernardino County, California at 1,883 feet elevation, near Crestline. Coordinates: 34.1850°N, 117.2620°W.

**How do I get to Arrowhead Springs, Waterman Hot Spr?**
Arrowhead Springs, Waterman Hot Spr has Roadside road access (99 ft from the road).

**Can I camp near Arrowhead Springs, Waterman Hot Spr?**
Yes, Dogwood                                       is located nearby (4.4 miles away).

**Is it safe to soak at Arrowhead Springs, Waterman Hot Spr?**
No, not at the source. The water at Arrowhead Springs, Waterman Hot Spr reaches 194°F, which can cause severe burns within seconds. Look for cooled side pools or downstream stretches, and test with a hand before anything else.

## Sources

- USGS thermal springs records, Water Quality Portal lab analyses, OpenStreetMap, Wikipedia/Wikidata, NOAA climate normals