# Bassett Hot Springs, California

Bassett Hot Springs in California. 174°F (79°C). Short Walk. Shasta County.

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

## Can you soak at Bassett Hot Springs?

Not at the source. The water leaves the ground at 174°F, hot enough to burn skin. It's a short walk from the road.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Source water temperature | 174°F (79°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| Elevation | 4,138 ft |
| Access | Short Walk, 0.2 mi from the nearest road |
| County | Shasta County |
| Nearest town | Burney |
| Coordinates | 41.14300, -121.11000 |
| Best months to soak | January, December, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | Pit River Campground, 23.2 mi |

## Soaking safety

**Very Hot Source, Use Extreme Caution.** At 174°F, the source water at Bassett Hot Springs 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 Bassett Hot Springs

Bassett Hot Springs scalds. It sits in Shasta County, thirty-four miles from Burney and a few hundred yards in from the road. The temperature on record is far too hot to touch. That, plus a blank land owner and a blank access status, makes it a spring you research before you drive to, and the drive is a long one from anywhere the record names.

Those few hundred yards start at a nameless road, a shade over four thousand feet. Winters are snowy, around fifty inches, and the annual average temperature is cool, low fifties. Pit River Campground, twenty-three miles distant, is the only camping in the record. The ground is unrecorded: no owner, no unit.

The climate averages rate December through February highest, yet fifty inches of snow at four thousand feet means those months may be the hardest to reach; judge by current conditions. Scalding water; do not touch the source. The owner is unknown to the record, as is the access status, and Pit River is a long way off if you planned on camping.

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Chester](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/california/chester), 51 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in California](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california)
- [Kellog Hot Springs, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/kellog-hot-springs): 172°F source, Short Walk, near Alturas, Modoc County
- [Hot Springs, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/hot-springs-shasta-county): Hot, Short Walk, near Burney, Shasta County
- [Little Hot Spring, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/little-hot-spring): 169°F source, Short Walk, near Burney, Shasta County
- [Unnamed thermal spring, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/unnamed-spring-modoc-county-3): 81°F source, Short Walk, near Alturas, Modoc County
- [Kelly Hot Spring, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/kelly-hot-spring): 198°F source, Short Walk, near Alturas, Modoc County
- [Spring, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/spring-modoc-county-1): 81°F source, Roadside, near Alturas, Modoc County

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Bassett Hot Springs?**
Bassett Hot Springs has a water temperature of 174°F (79°C). This is considered a hot spring, well above body temperature.

**Where is Bassett Hot Springs located?**
Bassett Hot Springs is located in Shasta County, California at 4,138 feet elevation, near Burney. Coordinates: 41.1430°N, 121.1100°W.

**How do I get to Bassett Hot Springs?**
Bassett Hot Springs has Short Walk road access (0.2 mi from the road).

**Can I camp near Bassett Hot Springs?**
Yes, Pit River Campground is located nearby (23.2 miles away).

**Is it safe to soak at Bassett Hot Springs?**
No, not at the source. The water at Bassett Hot Springs reaches 174°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