# Carlsbad Spring, California

Carlsbad Spring in California. 76°F (24°C). Roadside. Lake County.

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

## Can you soak at Carlsbad Spring?

The water leaves the ground at 76°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 | 76°F (24°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| Elevation | 2,140 ft |
| Access | Roadside, 149 ft from the nearest road (Penson Court) |
| County | Lake County |
| Nearest town | Kelseyville |
| Coordinates | 38.91600, -122.79900 |
| Best months to soak | January, December, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | WARM SPRINGS REC AREA, 17.4 mi |

## About Carlsbad Spring

Lake County's Carlsbad Spring, about four miles from Kelseyville, is tepid, warmer than the winter air and not by much. Penson Court, the nearest road, is a hundred and fifty feet away. The owner is unlogged and so is the access status; that pair of blanks is the thing to resolve before anything else.

Roadside at a little over two thousand feet. Winter rain is around twenty-eight inches and snow about seven, enough to dust the hills a few times a year. No park or agency is attached to the spring in the record, and no land unit either, so there is nobody official to call about it.

Best on record are the coldest months, December through February. Warm Springs Rec Area, seventeen miles, is the camping the record turns up. Access is blank on file, so check the parcel before visiting. No fee is recorded. Tepid water in January will not warm anyone up.

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Kelseyville](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/california/kelseyville), 0 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in California](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california)
- [Hildebrande Spring, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/hildebrande-spring): 77°F source, Roadside, near Soda Bay, Lake County
- [England Springs, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/england-springs): 76°F source, Roadside, near Kelseyville, Lake County
- [Unnamed thermal spring, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/unnamed-spring-lake-county-2): Warm, Short Walk, near Soda Bay, Lake County
- [Unnamed thermal spring, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/unnamed-spring-lake-county-1): 95°F source, Short Walk, near Soda Bay, Lake County
- [Highland Springs, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/highland-springs-2): 84°F source, Roadside, near Kelseyville, Lake County
- [Riviera Beach Spring, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/riviera-beach-spring): 93°F source, Short Walk, near Clearlake Oaks, Lake County

## Questions

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

**Where is Carlsbad Spring located?**
Carlsbad Spring is located in Lake County, California at 2,140 feet elevation, near Kelseyville. Coordinates: 38.9160°N, 122.7990°W.

**How do I get to Carlsbad Spring?**
Carlsbad Spring has Roadside road access, with the nearest road being Penson Court (149 ft from the road).

**Can I camp near Carlsbad Spring?**
Yes, Warm Springs Rec Area is located nearby (17.4 miles away).

## Sources

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