# Highland Springs, California

Highland Springs in California. 84°F (29°C). Roadside · Public Land. Lake County.

- Page: https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/highland-springs-2
- 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 84°F, about as warm as a heated pool. 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 | 84°F (29°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| Elevation | 1,485 ft |
| Access | Roadside · Public Land, 238 ft from the nearest road |
| Land | Highland Springs Recreation Area, CNTY |
| County | Lake County |
| Nearest town | Kelseyville |
| Coordinates | 38.93600, -122.90700 |
| Best months to soak | December, January, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | WARM SPRINGS REC AREA, 15.8 mi |

## About Highland Springs

Highland Springs sits inside Highland Springs Recreation Area, a Lake County park about five miles from Kelseyville, and the water is warm, nothing like hot. The county owns it and access is open. The recreation area is the land unit on file, flagged as a local recreation site.

Well under a tenth-mile from a nameless road inside the county recreation area, at modest elevation. Rain runs near thirty inches a year; snow is a rarity, a few inches. The listed campground is Warm Springs Rec Area, sixteen miles or so.

Open county land, winter months listed as best. Check the recreation area's hours. The record shows no fee for the spring. The temperature sits below what most people call a hot soak, so think of it as warm water to wade in, if wading is allowed. Chemistry is not on file, and neither is a sample date for the temperature.

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Kelseyville](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/california/kelseyville), 6 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in California](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california)
- [England Springs, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/england-springs): 76°F source, Roadside, near Kelseyville, Lake County
- [Carlsbad Spring, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/carlsbad-spring): 76°F source, Roadside, near Kelseyville, Lake County
- [Hildebrande Spring, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/hildebrande-spring): 77°F source, Roadside, near Soda Bay, Lake County
- [Big Soda Spring, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/big-soda-spring): 90°F source, Roadside, near Soda Bay, Lake County
- [Horseshoe Spring, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/horseshoe-spring-1): 108°F source, Short Walk, near Soda Bay, Lake County
- [Unnamed thermal spring, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/unnamed-spring-lake-county-1): 95°F source, Short Walk, near Soda Bay, Lake County

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Highland Springs?**
Highland Springs has a water temperature of 84°F (29°C). This is a warm thermal spring.

**Where is Highland Springs located?**
Highland Springs is located in Lake County, California at 1,485 feet elevation, near Kelseyville. Coordinates: 38.9360°N, 122.9070°W.

**How do I get to Highland Springs?**
Highland Springs has Roadside road access (238 ft from the road).

**Is Highland Springs free to visit?**
Highland Springs has Open access. It is managed by CNTY.

**Can I camp near Highland Springs?**
Yes, Warm Springs Rec Area is located nearby (15.8 miles away).

## Sources

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