# Carneros Spring, California

Carneros Spring in California. 90°F (32°C). Short Walk. Kern County.

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

## Can you soak at Carneros Spring?

The water leaves the ground at 90°F, a comfortable soaking temperature. 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 | 90°F (32°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| Elevation | 1,380 ft |
| Access | Short Walk, 0.4 mi from the nearest road |
| County | Kern County |
| Nearest town | Lost Hills |
| Coordinates | 35.43900, -119.84600 |
| Best months to soak | December, January, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | Selby Campground, 21.5 mi |

## About Carneros Spring

Out in the dry hills near Lost Hills, Carneros Spring is a warm seep in Kern County that the records put at about body temperature, the bottom edge of soaking warm. Lost Hills is the nearest town, roughly sixteen miles away. Nothing in our record says who owns the ground or whether visitors are allowed.

Some of the driest country in California, seven inches of rain in a normal year and no snow. The spring lies a bit under half a mile from the closest road, which our data leaves nameless, so expect a walk over open ground. Elevation is modest, low hills rising off the valley. Selby Campground is the only camping we know of, and it is a long way off.

Go in winter. A warm spring in the summer heat of the western Kern County hills has little appeal, and our data favors December to February anyway. The walk in is short. Camping is far away, so plan a day trip. Access and ownership are unknown. Check both before you drive out.

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Shandon](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/california/shandon), 23 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
- [Unnamed thermal spring, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/unnamed-spring-kern-county-2): 93°F source, Short Walk, near Lost Hills, Kern County
- [Cameta Warm Spring, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/cameta-warm-spring): 73°F source, pH 6.8, Roadside, near Shandon, San Luis Obispo County
- [Table Mountain (Spring), CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/table-mountain-spring): 88°F source, Roadside, near Coalinga, Fresno 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

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Carneros Spring?**
Carneros Spring has a water temperature of 90°F (32°C). This is a warm thermal spring.

**Where is Carneros Spring located?**
Carneros Spring is located in Kern County, California at 1,380 feet elevation, near Lost Hills. Coordinates: 35.4390°N, 119.8460°W.

**How do I get to Carneros Spring?**
Carneros Spring has Short Walk road access (0.4 mi from the road).

**Can I camp near Carneros Spring?**
Yes, Selby Campground is located nearby (21.5 miles away).

## Sources

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