# Grovers Hot Springs, California

Grovers Hot Springs in California. 147°F (64°C). Short Walk · Public Land. Douglas County.

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

## Can you soak at Grovers Hot Springs?

Not at the source. The water leaves the ground at 147°F, hot enough to burn skin. It's a short walk from the road. It's on US Forest Service land.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Source water temperature | 147°F (64°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| Elevation | 5,880 ft |
| Access | Short Walk · Public Land, 0.2 mi from the nearest road |
| Land | Toiyabe National Forest, US Forest Service |
| County | Douglas County |
| Nearest town | Gardnerville Ranchos |
| Coordinates | 38.69900, -119.84600 |
| Best months to soak | December, January, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | SILVER LAKE EAST- ELDORADO, 2.8 mi |

## Soaking safety

**Very Hot Source, Use Extreme Caution.** At 147°F, the source water at Grovers Hot Springs is hot enough to cause burns. Some hot springs this hot have cooler side pools or downstream areas suitable for soaking. Always test the water temperature before entering.

## About Grovers Hot Springs

Grovers Hot Springs comes out of the ground scalding in the Toiyabe National Forest, on Forest Service land, filed under Douglas County, nearest town Gardnerville Ranchos. The source water is too hot to touch. Access is open.

About a thousand feet of walking from an unnamed road. The spring lies near six thousand feet on national forest ground, in a place that records well over twelve feet of snowfall in an ordinary winter and an annual mean in the high forties. For camping the record points to Silver Lake East (Eldorado), about three miles off.

The listed best months are December through February, a strange pick given the snowfall; be ready for winter road conditions or go when the snow is off. The source is scalding. Soaking means finding water that has cooled, and the record does not describe any pool, so look before you commit. No fee on file. Forest Service land, open access.

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Placerville](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/california/placerville), 51 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in California](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california)
- [Grover Hot Springs State Park, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/grover-hot-springs-state-park): Short Walk, near Gardnerville Ranchos, Douglas County
- [Unnamed thermal spring, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/unnamed-spring-douglas-county): 149°F source, Short Walk, near Gardnerville Ranchos, Douglas County
- [Doud Springs, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/doud-springs): 70°F source, Roadside, near Gardnerville Ranchos, Douglas County
- [Myers Warm Spring, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/myers-warm-spring): 75°F source, pH 5.9, TDS 40 mg/L, Roadside, near South Lake Tahoe, El Dorado County
- [Unnamed thermal spring, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/unnamed-spring-lyon-county): Warm, Roadside, near Smith Valley, Lyon County
- [Walleys Hot Springs, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/walleys-hot-springs): 160°F source, pH 9.2, Roadside, near Minden, Douglas County

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Grovers Hot Springs?**
Grovers Hot Springs has a water temperature of 147°F (64°C). This is considered a hot spring, well above body temperature.

**Where is Grovers Hot Springs located?**
Grovers Hot Springs is located in Douglas County, California at 5,880 feet elevation, near Gardnerville Ranchos. Coordinates: 38.6990°N, 119.8460°W.

**How do I get to Grovers Hot Springs?**
Grovers Hot Springs has Short Walk road access (0.2 mi from the road).

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

**Can I camp near Grovers Hot Springs?**
Yes, Silver Lake East  Eldorado is located nearby (2.8 miles away).

**Is it safe to soak at Grovers Hot Springs?**
No, not at the source. The water at Grovers Hot Springs reaches 147°F, which can cause severe burns within seconds. Look for cooled side pools or downstream stretches, and test with a hand before anything else.

## Sources

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