# Fort Bidwell Hot Spring, California

Fort Bidwell Hot Spring in California. 113°F (45°C). Roadside · Public Land. Lake County.

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

## Can you soak at Fort Bidwell Hot Spring?

The water leaves the ground at 113°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 | 113°F (45°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| Elevation | 4,597 ft |
| Access | Roadside · Public Land, 31 ft from the nearest road |
| Land | Fort Bidwell Reservation, TRIB |
| County | Lake County |
| Nearest town | Lakeview |
| Coordinates | 41.86000, -120.15800 |
| Best months to soak | December, January, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | Lassen Creek Campground, 7.5 mi |

## About Fort Bidwell Hot Spring

Tribal land. Fort Bidwell Hot Spring lies on the Fort Bidwell Reservation, and public access is unknown. The water is hot, above the comfortable soaking range. It sits a few steps from a road. Because this is reservation land, the tribe's rules govern any visit, and we have none of them written down. The nearest town listed for this spring is wrong, so trust the map instead.

High ground with real winters, snow piling up to about seven feet over a season. Precipitation is moderate. The spring is roadside on the Fort Bidwell Reservation, and the land is held by the tribe. Lassen Creek Campground, seven or eight miles out, is the camping on file, the only camping our data has for this spring.

Ask the Fort Bidwell community first. This is tribal ground and no one has recorded who may visit. Winter is the named season, though seven feet of snow argues with that. Water runs well over 110, so check it with a hand before you trust it. Camp at Lassen Creek if you stay.

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Lakeview](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/california/lakeview), 576 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in California](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california)
- [Lake City Hot Springs, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/lake-city-hot-springs): 207°F source, Short Walk, near Alturas, Modoc County
- [Seyferth Hot Springs, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/seyferth-hot-springs): 185°F source, Roadside, near Alturas, Modoc County
- [Leonards Hot Springs, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/leonards-hot-springs): 144°F source, Short Walk, near Alturas, Modoc County
- [Hallinan Spring, OR](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon/hallinan-spring): 113°F source, Roadside, near Lakeview, Lake County
- [Warm Springs, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/warm-springs-lake-county): 73°F source, Short Walk, near Lakeview, Lake County
- [Seeps (Hills Warm Spring), NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/seeps-hills-warm-spring): 83°F source, Short Walk, near Lakeview, Lake County

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Fort Bidwell Hot Spring?**
Fort Bidwell Hot Spring has a water temperature of 113°F (45°C). This is considered a hot spring, well above body temperature.

**Where is Fort Bidwell Hot Spring located?**
Fort Bidwell Hot Spring is located in Lake County, California at 4,597 feet elevation, near Lakeview. Coordinates: 41.8600°N, 120.1580°W.

**How do I get to Fort Bidwell Hot Spring?**
Fort Bidwell Hot Spring has Roadside road access (31 ft from the road).

**Is Fort Bidwell Hot Spring free to visit?**
Fort Bidwell Hot Spring has Unknown access. It is managed by DESG.

**Can I camp near Fort Bidwell Hot Spring?**
Yes, Lassen Creek Campground is located nearby (7.5 miles away).

**Is it safe to soak at Fort Bidwell Hot Spring?**
With care. At 113°F Fort Bidwell Hot Spring 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