# Fouts Springs, California

Fouts Springs in California. 79°F (26°C). Short Walk · Public Land. Lake County.

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

## Can you soak at Fouts Springs?

The water leaves the ground at 79°F, about as warm as a heated pool. It's a short walk from the road. 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 | 79°F (26°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| Access | Short Walk · Public Land, 0.1 mi from the nearest road (Champagne Road) |
| Land | Mendocino National Forest, US Forest Service |
| County | Lake County |
| Nearest town | Lucerne |
| Coordinates | 39.34800, -122.66800 |
| Best months to soak | December, January, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | Mill Creek - Mendocino National Forest, 0.9 mi |

## About Fouts Springs

Open to the public and a short walk off Champagne Road, Fouts Springs is a warm spring in Mendocino National Forest. Lucerne is the closest town on record, about twenty miles out. The water is warm, a good deal short of a hot soak. Mill Creek campground is under a mile off, so staying the night is simple.

National forest land; our data does not list an elevation. The spring is about a tenth of a mile from Champagne Road. Rain is decent, with a bit over a foot of snow in winter. Mill Creek campground in Mendocino National Forest is the nearest, on the same Forest Service ground.

The listed season is winter, and a bit of snow falls then. Access is open, Forest Service land, a very short walk. Camp at Mill Creek. No fee is recorded. The temperature on record is warm, well under bath heat, so do not drive out expecting a hot soak.

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Clearlake Oaks](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/california/clearlake-oaks), 14 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in California](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california)
- [Sulphur Spring, Salt Spring, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/sulphur-spring-salt-spring): 75°F source, Short Walk, near Willows, Glenn County
- [Crabtree Hot Springs, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/crabtree-hot-springs): 106°F source, Short Walk, near Upper Lake, Lake County
- [Unnamed thermal spring, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/unnamed-spring-lake-county-5): 90°F source, Roadside, near Lucerne, Lake County
- [Newman Springs, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/newman-springs): 94°F source, Short Walk, near Lucerne, Lake County
- [Bartlett Springs, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/bartlett-springs): 144°F source, Short Walk, near Lucerne, Lake County
- [Pseudo Complexion Spring, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/pseudo-complexion-spring): 81°F source, Short Walk, near Clearlake Oaks, Lake County

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Fouts Springs?**
Fouts Springs has a water temperature of 79°F (26°C). This is a warm thermal spring.

**Where is Fouts Springs located?**
Fouts Springs is located in Lake County, California, near Lucerne. Coordinates: 39.3480°N, 122.6680°W.

**How do I get to Fouts Springs?**
Fouts Springs has Short Walk road access, with the nearest road being Champagne Road (0.1 mi from the road).

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

**Can I camp near Fouts Springs?**
Yes, Mill Creek   Mendocino National Forest is located nearby (0.9 miles away).

## Sources

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