# Fish Creek Hot Springs, California

Fish Creek Hot Springs in California. 110°F (43°C). Hike · Public Land. Mono County.

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

## Can you soak at Fish Creek Hot Springs?

The water leaves the ground at 110°F, a comfortable soaking temperature. Reaching it takes a hike. It's on US Forest Service land. We haven't confirmed whether it has a pool or charges a fee.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Source water temperature | 110°F (43°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| pH | 6.7 (Slightly Acidic) |
| Total dissolved solids | 378 mg/L |
| Elevation | 7,240 ft |
| Access | Hike · Public Land, 4.5 mi from the nearest road |
| Land | Sierra National Forest, US Forest Service |
| County | Mono County |
| Nearest town | Mammoth Lakes |
| Coordinates | 37.53200, -119.02500 |
| Best months to soak | December, February, January (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | SHERWIN CREEK, 8.2 mi |

## About Fish Creek Hot Springs

Fish Creek Hot Springs, known on OpenStreetMap as Iva Bell Hot Springs, is a backcountry hot spring in Sierra National Forest. Getting there means a hike, roughly four and a half miles off the closest road. The water is right at the line between a hot soak and too hot. Access is open. Mammoth Lakes is the nearest town, seven miles or so.

High Sierra, well over seven thousand feet, national forest land. Sixteen feet of snow is the yearly average. Sherwin Creek campground, eight miles or so away, is what our records show for camping, though the spring itself is a backcountry walk from the closest road and nothing closer is listed.

OpenStreetMap lists the same spot under the name Iva Bell Hot Springs. The USGS has sampled it, most recently in our records in 1993.

Winter shows up as the best season in our data, which sits awkwardly against that much snow. Judge the season by the snowfall. This is a hike, several miles one way. Open Forest Service land, no fee recorded. The water sits right at 110, so check it before you settle in. Chemistry comes from a 1993 sample.

## Water chemistry

Lab sample from 1993-10-20 (Water Quality Portal).

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| pH | 6.7 |
| Total dissolved solids | 378 mg/L |
| Calcium | 20 mg/L |
| Magnesium | 0.32 mg/L |
| Sodium | 110 mg/L |
| Sulfate | 30 mg/L |
| Chloride | 21 mg/L |
| Iron | 13 µg/L |

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Clovis](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/california/clovis), 61 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in California](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california)
- [Fumaroles, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/fumaroles-1): Hot, Short Walk, near Mammoth Lakes, Mono County
- [Reds Meadow Hot Springs, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/reds-meadow-hot-springs): 115°F source, pH 6.7, TDS 642 mg/L, Roadside, near Mammoth Lakes, Mono County
- [Unnamed thermal spring, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/unnamed-spring-mono-county-2): 72°F source, pH 7.5, TDS 1,100 mg/L, Roadside, near Mammoth Lakes, Mono County
- [Casa Diablo Hot Springs And Geyser, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/casa-diablo-hot-springs-and-geyser): 199°F source, pH 6.8, TDS 967 mg/L, Short Walk, near Mammoth Lakes, Mono County
- [Unnamed thermal spring, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/unnamed-spring-mono-county-1): 95°F source, Hike, near Mammoth Lakes, Mono County
- [Chance Spring, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/chance-spring): 73°F source, pH 8.7, TDS 1,410 mg/L, Short Walk, near Mammoth Lakes, Mono County

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Fish Creek Hot Springs?**
Fish Creek Hot Springs has a water temperature of 110°F (43°C). This is considered a hot spring, well above body temperature.

**Where is Fish Creek Hot Springs located?**
Fish Creek Hot Springs is located in Mono County, California at 7,240 feet elevation, near Mammoth Lakes. Coordinates: 37.5320°N, 119.0250°W.

**How do I get to Fish Creek Hot Springs?**
Fish Creek Hot Springs has Hike road access (4.5 mi from the road).

**Is Fish Creek Hot Springs free to visit?**
Fish Creek Hot Springs has Open access. It is managed by US Forest Service.

**Can I camp near Fish Creek Hot Springs?**
Yes, Sherwin Creek is located nearby (8.2 miles away).

**What minerals are in the water at Fish Creek Hot Springs?**
Water chemistry analysis shows the presence of pH, Total Dissolved Solids, Calcium, Magnesium, Sodium, Sulfate, Chloride, Iron. The pH is 6.7 (slightly acidic). Total dissolved solids measure 378 mg/L.

## Sources

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