# Bogus Soda Springs, California

Bogus Soda Springs in California. 76°F (24°C). Short Walk. Siskiyou County.

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

## Can you soak at Bogus Soda Springs?

The water leaves the ground at 76°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 | 76°F (24°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| Elevation | 2,801 ft |
| Access | Short Walk, 0.2 mi from the nearest road (Ager Beswick Road) |
| County | Siskiyou County |
| Nearest town | Montague |
| Coordinates | 41.91900, -122.36900 |
| Best months to soak | December, January, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | Juanita Lake Campground, 14.4 mi |

## About Bogus Soda Springs

Bogus Soda Springs is a warm mineral spring in Siskiyou County, about sixteen miles from Montague and three or four hundred yards off Ager Beswick Road. The recorded temperature is mid-seventies, tepid, so put a hand in and expect no soak. No land owner or access status appears in the record, and there is no water chemistry on file either.

Ager Beswick Road is a short walk away, at about twenty-eight hundred feet. Winters here are snowy, forty-one inches on average, and the year's mean temperature sits in the low fifties, so the spring is a cold-country one despite the mild water. Juanita Lake Campground is the camping on record, about fourteen miles away. The land is uncharacterized in the record.

Midwinter scores best, but that much snow at this elevation means the short walk may be a snow walk; check conditions. Juanita Lake is the campground to aim for, as noted. Access is unrecorded, so confirm who owns the ground. Tepid water means no safety worry and no soak worth the name.

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Montague](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/california/montague), 0 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in California](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california)
- [Klamath Hot Spring, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/klamath-hot-spring): 156°F source, Roadside, near Montague, Siskiyou County
- [Jackson Hot Springs, OR](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon/jackson-hot-springs): 95°F source, pH 9.3, TDS 312 mg/L, Roadside, near Ashland, Jackson County
- [Howard Holiday, OR](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon/howard-holiday): 77°F source, Short Walk, near Klamath Falls, Klamath County
- [Hardboard Spring, OR](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon/hardboard-spring): 70°F source, Roadside, near Klamath Falls, Klamath County
- [Hot Spring, Fumaroles, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/hot-spring-fumaroles): 183°F source, Hike, near Mount Shasta, Siskiyou County
- [Eagle Point Spring, OR](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon/eagle-point-spring): 95°F source, Short Walk, near Klamath Falls, Klamath County

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Bogus Soda Springs?**
Bogus Soda Springs has a water temperature of 76°F (24°C). This is a warm thermal spring.

**Where is Bogus Soda Springs located?**
Bogus Soda Springs is located in Siskiyou County, California at 2,801 feet elevation, near Montague. Coordinates: 41.9190°N, 122.3690°W.

**How do I get to Bogus Soda Springs?**
Bogus Soda Springs has Short Walk road access, with the nearest road being Ager Beswick Road (0.2 mi from the road).

**Can I camp near Bogus Soda Springs?**
Yes, Juanita Lake Campground is located nearby (14.4 miles away). $15 per night, $20 for double site (#14).

## Sources

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