# Cameta Warm Spring, California

Cameta Warm Spring in California. 73°F (23°C). Roadside. San Luis Obispo County.

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

## Can you soak at Cameta Warm Spring?

The water leaves the ground at 73°F, about as warm as a heated pool. 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 | 73°F (23°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| pH | 6.8 (Neutral) |
| Elevation | 1,621 ft |
| Access | Roadside, 22 ft from the nearest road |
| County | San Luis Obispo County |
| Nearest town | Shandon |
| Coordinates | 35.40000, -120.25000 |
| Best months to soak | December, January, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | LA PANZA CAMPGROUND, 3.3 mi |

## About Cameta Warm Spring

A USGS sampled thermal point in the dry hills of eastern San Luis Obispo County, Cameta Warm Spring lies about nineteen miles from Shandon. Tepid is the word. The water is only a little warmer than a summer creek, so treat it as a curiosity and a data point. The record does not say whether the public may visit.

The spring sits right beside the road, within a few steps of it, in low country. Dry land. Ten inches of rain in an average year and no snow. Nobody's name is attached to the ground in our records. La Panza Campground is a few miles along, the one campground we have for this spot.

Midwinter is the comfortable window. Roadside access, so no walking to speak of. La Panza Campground is about three miles out if you want to stay over. Temperature and chemistry both come from a 1981 USGS sample and may not match what is flowing now. Public access is unrecorded, so look into that first.

## Water chemistry

Lab sample from 1981-04-29 (Water Quality Portal).

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| pH | 6.8 |
| Calcium | 58 mg/L |
| Magnesium | 54 mg/L |
| Sodium | 32 mg/L |
| Sulfate | 95 mg/L |
| Chloride | 39 mg/L |
| Iron | 40 µg/L |

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Shandon](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/california/shandon), 0 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in California](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california)
- [Mize Spring, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/mize-spring): 73°F source, Hike, near Lost Hills, Kern County
- [Carneros Spring, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/carneros-spring): 90°F source, Short Walk, near Lost Hills, Kern County
- [Newsom Springs, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/newsom-springs): 99°F source, Short Walk, near Arroyo Grande, San Luis Obispo County
- [Franklin Hot Springs, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/franklin-hot-springs): Roadside, near Paso Robles, San Luis Obispo County
- [Santa Ysabel Springs (Sulphur Spr), CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/santa-ysabel-springs-sulphur-spr): 92°F source, Short Walk, near Paso Robles, San Luis Obispo County
- [Paso Robles Hot Springs, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/paso-robles-hot-springs): Roadside, near Paso Robles, San Luis Obispo County

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Cameta Warm Spring?**
Cameta Warm Spring has a water temperature of 73°F (23°C). This is a warm thermal spring.

**Where is Cameta Warm Spring located?**
Cameta Warm Spring is located in San Luis Obispo County, California at 1,621 feet elevation, near Shandon. Coordinates: 35.4000°N, 120.2500°W.

**How do I get to Cameta Warm Spring?**
Cameta Warm Spring has Roadside road access (22 ft from the road).

**Can I camp near Cameta Warm Spring?**
Yes, La Panza Campground is located nearby (3.3 miles away).

**What minerals are in the water at Cameta Warm Spring?**
Water chemistry analysis shows the presence of pH, Calcium, Magnesium, Sodium, Sulfate, Chloride, Iron. The pH is 6.8 (neutral).

## Sources

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