# Delonegha Hot Springs, California

Delonegha Hot Springs in California. 112°F (44°C). Roadside. Kern County.

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

## Can you soak at Delonegha Hot Springs?

The water leaves the ground at 112°F, a comfortable soaking temperature. 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 | 112°F (44°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| Elevation | 2,063 ft |
| Access | Roadside, 272 ft from the nearest road (Route 178) |
| County | Kern County |
| Nearest town | Bodfish |
| Coordinates | 35.55800, -118.61200 |
| Best months to soak | December, January, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | SANDY FLAT, 4.8 mi |

## About Delonegha Hot Springs

Delonegha Hot Springs sits right off Route 178 in the Kern River canyon, one of a string of hot springs along that highway southwest of Lake Isabella. The water is hot, a few degrees past what most people can ease into, and the spring is within Sequoia National Forest according to Wikipedia. Bodfish, under eight miles away, is the nearest town. Public access is not recorded in our data.

Kern River canyon, low elevation, with the highway running right past. Route 178 is less than a hundred yards off, and Wikipedia describes the way down as a steep dirt trail. Snow and rain are both light. Sandy Flat campground is the nearest, a few miles away, and the land, per Wikipedia, belongs to Sequoia National Forest.

Wikipedia places Delonegha northeast of Bakersfield and southwest of Lake Isabella, one of several hot springs strung along the Kern River and State Route 178. The springs lie inside Sequoia National Forest, reached by a short steep dirt path off the highway.

Winter is the listed season. The spring counts as roadside by our classification, though the descent from the highway is steep by Wikipedia's account. Sandy Flat campground is close. Water above 110 degrees can burn, so check it before getting in. No fee on record and no access record either; national forest land is the only clue.

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Bakersfield](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/california/bakersfield), 28 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in California](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california)
- [Spring (Hot), CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/spring-hot-kern-county): Warm, Short Walk, near Bodfish, Kern County
- [Remington Hot Springs, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/remington-hot-springs): Short Walk, near Bodfish, Kern County
- [Democrat Hot Springs, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/democrat-hot-springs): 115°F source, Short Walk, near Bodfish, Kern County
- [Miracle Hot Sprs, Hobo Hot Sprs, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/miracle-hot-sprs-hobo-hot-sprs): 119°F source, Roadside, near Bodfish, Kern County
- [Scovern Hot Springs, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/scovern-hot-springs): 133°F source, Roadside, near Lake Isabella, Kern County
- [Yates Hot Springs, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/yates-hot-springs): 100°F source, Short Walk, near Bodfish, Kern County

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Delonegha Hot Springs?**
Delonegha Hot Springs has a water temperature of 112°F (44°C). This is considered a hot spring, well above body temperature.

**Where is Delonegha Hot Springs located?**
Delonegha Hot Springs is located in Kern County, California at 2,063 feet elevation, near Bodfish. Coordinates: 35.5580°N, 118.6120°W.

**How do I get to Delonegha Hot Springs?**
Delonegha Hot Springs has Roadside road access, with the nearest road being Route 178 (272 ft from the road).

**Can I camp near Delonegha Hot Springs?**
Yes, Sandy Flat is located nearby (4.8 miles away).

**Is it safe to soak at Delonegha Hot Springs?**
With care. At 112°F Delonegha Hot Springs is hot enough to need short sessions, fifteen to twenty minutes, and plenty of water. Enter slowly and get out if you feel light-headed.

## Sources

- USGS thermal springs records, Water Quality Portal lab analyses, OpenStreetMap, Wikipedia/Wikidata, NOAA climate normals
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Delonegha_Hot_Springs