# Gilman Hot Springs, California

Gilman Hot Springs in California. 117°F (47°C). Roadside. Riverside County.

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

## Can you soak at Gilman Hot Springs?

Only once it cools. The water leaves the ground at 117°F, hotter than any hot tub. 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 | 117°F (47°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| Elevation | 1,508 ft |
| Access | Roadside, 298 ft from the nearest road (Gilman Springs Road) |
| County | Riverside County |
| Nearest town | San Jacinto |
| Coordinates | 33.83500, -116.98800 |
| Best months to soak | December, January, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | BOULDER BASIN, 13.4 mi |

## About Gilman Hot Springs

About half a dozen hot springs make up Gilman Hot Springs, near San Jacinto in Riverside County, two or three miles from town and a short way in from Gilman Springs Road. Hot water, past the comfortable range. The system has gone by San Jacinto Hot Springs and Relief Springs as well. Neither ownership nor public access is recorded, so whether you can use it is an open question.

Inland Empire valley floor at about 1,500 feet. Dry and warm. Winter rain and almost no snow. The springs rise from granitic alluvium that made a marsh, per Wikipedia, near Potrero Creek and the San Jacinto River. The road is close. Boulder Basin campground is thirteen miles out. No owner and no land designation appear in the record.

Wikipedia lists the names San Jacinto Hot Springs and the Relief Springs for this system and says it was named for the Mexican land grant Rancho San Jacinto Viejo. About half a dozen springs emerge from a granitic alluvium formation near State Route 79.

Go between December and February, says the record. The stop is roadside. Camping means Boulder Basin, thirteen miles. Burn risk is real above 110, so check before touching. Both the owner and the access status are missing from the record. Find out before you go.

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near San Jacinto](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/california/san-jacinto-riverside), 3 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in California](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california)
- [Soboda Hot Springs, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/soboda-hot-springs): 102°F source, Roadside, near San Jacinto, Riverside County
- [Eden Hot Springs, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/eden-hot-springs): 109°F source, Roadside, near Lakeview, Riverside County
- [Unnamed thermal spring, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/unnamed-spring-riverside-county-2): Warm, Roadside, near Lakeview, Riverside County
- [Lakeview Hot Springs, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/lakeview-hot-springs): 100°F source, Short Walk, near Lakeview, Riverside County
- [Highland Springs, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/highland-springs-1): 112°F source, Roadside, near Cherry Valley, Riverside County
- [Unnamed thermal spring, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/unnamed-spring-san-bernardino-county): 90°F source, Short Walk, near Mentone, San Bernardino County

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Gilman Hot Springs?**
Gilman Hot Springs has a water temperature of 117°F (47°C). This is considered a hot spring, well above body temperature.

**Where is Gilman Hot Springs located?**
Gilman Hot Springs is located in Riverside County, California at 1,508 feet elevation, near San Jacinto. Coordinates: 33.8350°N, 116.9880°W.

**How do I get to Gilman Hot Springs?**
Gilman Hot Springs has Roadside road access, with the nearest road being Gilman Springs Road (298 ft from the road).

**Can I camp near Gilman Hot Springs?**
Yes, Boulder Basin is located nearby (13.4 miles away).

**Is it safe to soak at Gilman Hot Springs?**
With care. At 117°F Gilman 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/Gilman_Hot_Springs