# Highland Springs, California

Highland Springs in California. 112°F (44°C). Roadside. Riverside County.

- Page: https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/highland-springs-1
- Source: Soaking Springs, researched and maintained by Armen Suny
- Updated: 2026-09-14

## Can you soak at Highland Springs?

The water leaves the ground at 112°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 | 112°F (44°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| Elevation | 2,994 ft |
| Access | Roadside, 54 ft from the nearest road (Canyon Place) |
| County | Riverside County |
| Nearest town | Cherry Valley |
| Coordinates | 33.96900, -116.94200 |
| Best months to soak | January, December, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | COUNCIL, 14.4 mi |

## About Highland Springs

Highland Springs sits at the edge of Cherry Valley in Riverside County, under two miles from town. The water comes up hot, warm enough to need care getting in, and a picture is attached. Ownership is blank in the record, as is public access, so this could be private ground. The name is plural; the record describes one point.

Canyon Place comes within about fifty feet of the spring, so reaching it is a matter of a few steps. Elevation is modest, a few thousand feet, in country where winters bring a little snow and not much rain. The record gives no land unit and leaves designation empty, so nothing on file hints at public ownership.

The campground nearest on file is Council, fourteen miles or so away. December through February rate as the best months. At this temperature you want to test the water with a hand before committing a foot. Ownership and access are unrecorded; look for signs before you approach from the road.

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Cherry Valley](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/california/cherry-valley), 0 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in California](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california)
- [Eden Hot Springs, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/eden-hot-springs): 109°F source, Roadside, near Lakeview, Riverside County
- [Gilman Hot Springs, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/gilman-hot-springs): 117°F source, Roadside, near San Jacinto, Riverside County
- [Unnamed thermal spring, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/unnamed-spring-riverside-county-2): Warm, Roadside, near Lakeview, Riverside County
- [Soboda Hot Springs, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/soboda-hot-springs): 102°F source, Roadside, near San Jacinto, 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
- [Lakeview Hot Springs, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/lakeview-hot-springs): 100°F source, Short Walk, near Lakeview, Riverside County

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Highland Springs?**
Highland Springs has a water temperature of 112°F (44°C). This is considered a hot spring, well above body temperature.

**Where is Highland Springs located?**
Highland Springs is located in Riverside County, California at 2,994 feet elevation, near Cherry Valley. Coordinates: 33.9690°N, 116.9420°W.

**How do I get to Highland Springs?**
Highland Springs has Roadside road access, with the nearest road being Canyon Place (54 ft from the road).

**Can I camp near Highland Springs?**
Yes, Council is located nearby (14.4 miles away).

**Is it safe to soak at Highland Springs?**
With care. At 112°F Highland 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