# Bad Creek Spring, California

Bad Creek Spring in California. 81°F (27°C). Short Walk. Lake County.

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

## Can you soak at Bad Creek Spring?

The water leaves the ground at 81°F, about as warm as a heated pool. It's a short walk from the road. We haven't confirmed whether it has a pool or charges a fee.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Source water temperature | 81°F (27°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| Elevation | 1,679 ft |
| Access | Short Walk, 399 ft from the nearest road (Big Canyon Road) |
| County | Lake County |
| Nearest town | Cobb |
| Coordinates | 38.85000, -122.66700 |
| Best months to soak | January, December, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | WARM SPRINGS REC AREA, 20.1 mi |

## About Bad Creek Spring

A warm spring in the Lake County hills, Bad Creek Spring sits a bit over three miles from Cobb. Tepid is the honest word for the temperature on record, water you notice is warm without wanting to stay in long. Who owns the land and whether the public may visit are both blank in the record, which is the main thing to know before planning around it.

Big Canyon Road comes within about four hundred feet, a short walk from whatever surface that road has. Elevation is modest, under seventeen hundred feet. Winters here are wet and mostly snowless, a couple of inches a year, and the yearly average temperature is mild. Nothing ties this spring to a land unit, so there is no ranger district or park office to call.

The record favors the three winter months, when tepid water feels warmest against cool air. For camping the record gives Warm Springs Rec Area, twenty miles off. Nothing confirms public access, so assume the ground could be private until you have checked. Nobody has noted a fee.

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Cobb](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/california/cobb), 6 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in California](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california)
- [Howard Springs, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/howard-springs): 113°F source, Roadside, near Cobb, Lake County
- [Spiers Springs, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/spiers-springs): 79°F source, Roadside, near Cobb, Lake County
- [Pine Cone Spring, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/pine-cone-spring): 78°F source, Roadside, near Cobb, Lake County
- [Seigler Springs, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/seigler-springs): 126°F source, Roadside, near Cobb, Lake County
- [Gordon Warm Springs, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/gordon-warm-springs): 97°F source, Roadside, near Cobb, Lake County
- [Harbin Springs, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/harbin-springs): 120°F source, Roadside, near Middletown, Lake County

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Bad Creek Spring?**
Bad Creek Spring has a water temperature of 81°F (27°C). This is a warm thermal spring.

**Where is Bad Creek Spring located?**
Bad Creek Spring is located in Lake County, California at 1,679 feet elevation, near Cobb. Coordinates: 38.8500°N, 122.6670°W.

**How do I get to Bad Creek Spring?**
Bad Creek Spring has Short Walk road access, with the nearest road being Big Canyon Road (399 ft from the road).

**Can I camp near Bad Creek Spring?**
Yes, Warm Springs Rec Area is located nearby (20.1 miles away).

## Sources

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