# Canyon Spring, California

Canyon Spring in California. 97°F (36°C). Hike · Public Land. Imperial County.

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

## Can you soak at Canyon Spring?

The water leaves the ground at 97°F, a comfortable soaking temperature. Reaching it takes a hike. It's on Bureau of Land Management land. We haven't confirmed whether it has a pool or charges a fee.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Source water temperature | 97°F (36°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| Elevation | 1,238 ft |
| Access | Hike · Public Land, 3.9 mi from the nearest road (Bradshaw Trail) |
| Land | Palm Springs/S. Coast Field Office, Bureau of Land Management |
| County | Imperial County |
| Nearest town | Niland |
| Coordinates | 33.54500, -115.65400 |
| Best months to soak | December, January, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | COTTONWOOD GROUP, 17.3 mi |

## About Canyon Spring

Canyon Spring takes a hike to reach. It is a warm spring on Imperial County BLM land, managed from the Palm Springs/South Coast Field Office, and Niland, the nearest town, is about twenty-three miles away. Soaking warm, body temperature or a little over. Access is open. Nearly four miles separate it from the closest road.

The Bradshaw Trail is that road, and from it the route is close to four miles on foot. Low desert at around twelve hundred feet, with three inches or so of rain annually and no snow at all, so the ground is dry in every season. Public land with no further designation. Cottonwood Group campground is seventeen miles off.

Winter, December through February, is the listed season, and in a place this dry and low that is the sensible choice. Four miles from the Bradshaw Trail makes this a real walk each way. Cottonwood Group is the campground listed, seventeen miles. Fee, none on record. The water is warm enough for a long sit once you get there.

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Indio](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/california/indio), 36 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in California](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california)
- [Dos Palmas Spring, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/dos-palmas-spring): 84°F source, Short Walk, near Desert Shores, Imperial County
- [Mud Volcanoes, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/mud-volcanoes-imperial-county-7): Warm, Short Walk, near Niland, Imperial County
- [Mud Volcanoes, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/mud-volcanoes-imperial-county-6): Warm, Short Walk, near Niland, Imperial County
- [Mud Volcanoes, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/mud-volcanoes-imperial-county-1): Warm, Roadside, near Niland, Imperial County
- [Mud Volcanoes, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/mud-volcanoes-imperial-county-2): Warm, Short Walk, near Niland, Imperial County
- [Mud Volcanoes, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/mud-volcanoes-imperial-county-8): Warm, Short Walk, near Niland, Imperial County

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Canyon Spring?**
Canyon Spring has a water temperature of 97°F (36°C). This is a warm thermal spring.

**Where is Canyon Spring located?**
Canyon Spring is located in Imperial County, California at 1,238 feet elevation, near Niland. Coordinates: 33.5450°N, 115.6540°W.

**How do I get to Canyon Spring?**
Canyon Spring has Hike road access, with the nearest road being Bradshaw Trail (3.9 mi from the road).

**Is Canyon Spring free to visit?**
Canyon Spring has Open access. It is managed by Bureau of Land Management.

**Can I camp near Canyon Spring?**
Yes, Cottonwood Group is located nearby (17.3 miles away).

## Sources

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