# Dolans Hot Spring, California

Dolans Hot Spring in California. 98°F (37°C). Short Walk · Public Land. Monterey County.

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

## Can you soak at Dolans Hot Spring?

The water leaves the ground at 98°F, a comfortable soaking temperature. Access is restricted. 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 | 98°F (37°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| Elevation | 1,193 ft |
| Access | Short Walk · Public Land, 0.7 mi from the nearest road |
| Land | Landels-Hill Big Creek Reserve, OTHS |
| County | Monterey County |
| Nearest town | Greenfield |
| Coordinates | 36.08400, -121.58400 |
| Best months to soak | January, February, December (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | ESCONDIDO CAMPGROUND, 6.5 mi |

## About Dolans Hot Spring

Access is restricted at Dolans Hot Spring, which lies inside the Landels-Hill Big Creek Reserve in Monterey County. The reading on record is right at body heat, a gentle soak if you could get to it. The reserve is a state conservation area. Greenfield, the nearest town in our data, is about twenty five miles off.

Protected reserve land a bit over a thousand feet up. The nearest road gives out roughly seven tenths of a mile before the spring, so whatever approach exists is on foot. Rain is moderate, snow nil. Escondido Campground is the closest camping in our records, a few miles distant. Ownership is recorded under a catch-all other category.

Access is restricted, which settles most questions. Find out the reserve's visiting rules before you make any plans. The listed months are the dead of winter. The walk from the nearest road is under a mile. Escondido Campground is where to camp if you are in the area. No fee on record.

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Soledad](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/california/soledad), 21 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in California](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california)
- [Slates Hot Springs, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/slates-hot-springs): 122°F source, Short Walk, near Carmel Valley Village, Monterey County
- [Tassajara Hot Springs, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/tassajara-hot-springs): 144°F source, Short Walk, near Soledad, Monterey County
- [Sykes Hot Spring, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/sykes-hot-spring): Warm, Hike, near Carmel Valley Village, Monterey County
- [Paraiso Springs (Sulphur Spring), CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/paraiso-springs-sulphur-spring): 98°F source, Roadside, near Soledad, Monterey County
- [Unnamed thermal spring, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/unnamed-spring-monterey-county): 114°F source, Short Walk, near Carmel Valley Village, Monterey County
- [Sulphur Springs, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/sulphur-springs-1): 73°F source, Roadside, near King City, Monterey County

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Dolans Hot Spring?**
Dolans Hot Spring has a water temperature of 98°F (37°C). This is a warm thermal spring.

**Where is Dolans Hot Spring located?**
Dolans Hot Spring is located in Monterey County, California at 1,193 feet elevation, near Greenfield. Coordinates: 36.0840°N, 121.5840°W.

**How do I get to Dolans Hot Spring?**
Dolans Hot Spring has Short Walk road access (0.7 mi from the road).

**Is Dolans Hot Spring free to visit?**
Dolans Hot Spring has Restricted access. It is managed by OTHS.

**Can I camp near Dolans Hot Spring?**
Yes, Escondido Campground is located nearby (6.5 miles away).

## Sources

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