# Bare Ranch Spring, California

Bare Ranch Spring in California. 90°F (32°C). Roadside. Modoc County.

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

## Can you soak at Bare Ranch Spring?

The water leaves the ground at 90°F, a comfortable soaking temperature. You can drive right up to it. We haven't confirmed whether it has a pool or charges a fee.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Source water temperature | 90°F (32°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| Elevation | 4,541 ft |
| Access | Roadside, 317 ft from the nearest road (Bare Ranch Road) |
| County | Modoc County |
| Nearest town | Alturas |
| Coordinates | 41.16700, -120.03200 |
| Best months to soak | December, January, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | Patterson Guard Station, 8.5 mi |

## About Bare Ranch Spring

Modoc County, thirty-five miles from Alturas: that is where Bare Ranch Spring sits, and the distance is the first thing to know. The reading on file lands right at the line between tepid and soaking warm. Nobody has put an owner or an access status on record, and with a ranch in the name it is worth treating as possibly private until you learn otherwise.

Bare Ranch Road passes about three hundred feet from the spring, so it counts as roadside. Elevation is around forty-five hundred feet, high enough that winters bring real snow, close to five feet most years. Rain is modest, around fifteen inches. No land unit or agency is attached, and nothing on file says what the surrounding ground is used for.

Winter comes up as the best season on record, which sits awkwardly against nearly five feet of snow; expect the road to be a question then. Patterson Guard Station, eight and a half miles off, is where the record points for camping. Access and ownership are unknown. Fee, none noted.

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Alturas](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/california/alturas), 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-modoc-county-4): 109°F source, Roadside, near Alturas, Modoc County
- [Unnamed thermal spring, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/unnamed-spring-modoc-county-9): Hot, Hike, near Alturas, Modoc County
- [Squaw Baths, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/squaw-baths): 106°F source, Roadside, near Alturas, Modoc County
- [Hot Springs (Menlo Baths), CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/hot-springs-menlo-baths): 135°F source, Short Walk, near Alturas, Modoc County
- [West Valley Reservoir Hot Spring, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/west-valley-reservoir-hot-spring): 171°F source, Short Walk, near Alturas, Modoc County
- [Warm Spring, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/warm-spring-modoc-county-1): 70°F source, Short Walk, near Alturas, Modoc County

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Bare Ranch Spring?**
Bare Ranch Spring has a water temperature of 90°F (32°C). This is a warm thermal spring.

**Where is Bare Ranch Spring located?**
Bare Ranch Spring is located in Modoc County, California at 4,541 feet elevation, near Alturas. Coordinates: 41.1670°N, 120.0320°W.

**How do I get to Bare Ranch Spring?**
Bare Ranch Spring has Roadside road access, with the nearest road being Bare Ranch Road (317 ft from the road).

**Can I camp near Bare Ranch Spring?**
Yes, Patterson Guard Station is located nearby (8.5 miles away).

## Sources

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