Blaney Meadows Hot Springs

Mono County, California · Near Mammoth Lakes
37.2340°N, 118.8810°W · 7,676 ft
109°F 7,676 ft Open Short Walk US Forest Service Camping nearby (5.6 mi)

Blaney Meadows Hot Springs belongs to the Sierra National Forest side of Mono County, with Mammoth Lakes the nearest town at about twenty-eight miles. The recorded temperature is hot, at the upper edge of what most people will sit in. Access is open to the public and the ground is Forest Service.

Location

High country at close to seventy-seven hundred feet. The nearest road has no name on file and is a short walk away, around two tenths of a mile. Snow is the defining fact: over seventeen feet in an average winter, with precipitation near three feet a year. That much snow sets the calendar here.

The months listed as best are December through February, which collides with seventeen feet of snow; in practice the season for reaching it is whatever the snowpack allows. Jackass Meadow campground lies about five and a half miles distant. Hot enough that easing in slowly makes sense. Nothing on file about a fee.

Monthly Climate
31°
Jan
29°
Feb
33°
Mar
38°
Apr
44°
May
57°
Jun
64°
Jul
64°
Aug
58°
Sep
49°
Oct
37°
Nov
29°
Dec
Annual Precip: 36.1 in Annual Snow: 208.9 in
Best Time to Visit
February Air 29°F · Water 109°F · +80° contrast
December Air 29°F · Water 109°F · +80° contrast
January Air 31°F · Water 109°F · +78° contrast
February offers 35°F more contrast than August
Current Conditions
This Afternoon 70° Low 45° Sunny
Spring is +39° warmer
Saturday 70° Low 45° Sunny
Spring is +39° warmer
Sunday 68° Low 44° Sunny
Spring is +41° warmer
Monday 69° Low 44° Sunny
Spring is +40° warmer
Tuesday 68° Low 44° Sunny
Spring is +41° warmer
Where to Stay

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Nearby Camping
Jackass Meadow 5.6 mi away

Overview Jackass Meadow Campground remains closed until further notice due to hazard tree removal.  Jackass Meadow Campground is situated below Florence Lake on the San Joaquin River, surrounded by the craggy peaks of the John Muir Wilderness. Jackass Meadow is shaded by a stand of Aspen and Lodgepole Pine, and the South Fork of the San Joaquin runs through the campground. This camp is located near several Native American archaeological sites.Recreation There is a .7 mile accessible hiking tr...

Reservable Yes
Reserve on Recreation.gov →
Mile-High Advisory 7,676 ft

Blaney Meadows Hot Springs sits at 7,676 feet above sea level, way above the mile-high mark. You may not feel the altitude strongly, but hot water still dehydrates you faster at elevation. UV is about 31% stronger than at sea level, so bring sunscreen and drink more water than you normally would.

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Temperature
109°F
Warm Hot Boiling
Water Temp 109°F (43°C)
Avg Air Temp 44°F
Above Ambient +65°F
Great soaking conditions September
Access
Open
Road Access Short Walk
Distance to Road 0.2 mi
Land
Ownership Federal
Agency US Forest Service
Designation National Forest
Unit Sierra National Forest
Manager US Forest Service
Protection 3 - Protected, subject to extractive use
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the water temperature at Blaney Meadows Hot Springs?
Blaney Meadows Hot Springs has a water temperature of 109°F (43°C). This is considered a hot spring, well above body temperature.
Where is Blaney Meadows Hot Springs located?
Blaney Meadows Hot Springs is located in Mono County, California at 7,676 feet elevation, near Mammoth Lakes. Coordinates: 37.2340°N, 118.8810°W.
How do I get to Blaney Meadows Hot Springs?
Blaney Meadows Hot Springs has Short Walk road access (0.2 mi from the road).
Is Blaney Meadows Hot Springs free to visit?
Blaney Meadows Hot Springs has Open access. It is managed by US Forest Service.
Can I camp near Blaney Meadows Hot Springs?
Yes, Jackass Meadow is located nearby (5.6 miles away).