# Horseshoe Spring, California

Horseshoe Spring in California. 108°F (42°C). Short Walk. Lake County.

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

## Can you soak at Horseshoe Spring?

The water leaves the ground at 108°F, a comfortable soaking temperature. It's a short walk from the road. We haven't confirmed whether it has a pool or charges a fee.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Source water temperature | 108°F (42°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| Elevation | 1,321 ft |
| Access | Short Walk, 0.1 mi from the nearest road |
| County | Lake County |
| Nearest town | Soda Bay |
| Coordinates | 38.99400, -122.74200 |
| Best months to soak | December, January, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | Letts Lake Campground, 21.4 mi |

## About Horseshoe Spring

Two miles from Soda Bay in Lake County, Horseshoe Spring comes up near the top of comfortable soaking temperature, hot without being scalding. The record is silent on owner and access; chemistry is blank too, and no survey date sits behind the temperature reading.

Roughly five hundred feet of walking, starting from a road that is unnamed on file. Modest elevation, around twenty-seven inches of rain, a few inches of snow. The nearest camp listed is Letts Lake, more than twenty miles away, so this is a stop on the way somewhere, a soak if permitted.

The record lists winter. Pleasantly hot water, close to the edge of too hot, so put a hand in first. Access and ownership unknown; ask locally before treating it as public. No fee on file. Short walk is the access class, so expect a little ground to cover from wherever you leave the car, and nothing on file describes a pool.

## 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)
- [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
- [Unnamed thermal spring, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/unnamed-spring-lake-county-2): Warm, Short Walk, 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
- [Riviera Beach Spring, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/riviera-beach-spring): 93°F source, Short Walk, near Clearlake Oaks, Lake County
- [Sulphur Bank, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/sulphur-bank): 156°F source, Short Walk, near Clearlake Oaks, Lake County
- [Fumarole, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/fumarole-3): Hot, Roadside, near Clearlake, Lake County

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Horseshoe Spring?**
Horseshoe Spring has a water temperature of 108°F (42°C). This is considered a hot spring, well above body temperature.

**Where is Horseshoe Spring located?**
Horseshoe Spring is located in Lake County, California at 1,321 feet elevation, near Soda Bay. Coordinates: 38.9940°N, 122.7420°W.

**How do I get to Horseshoe Spring?**
Horseshoe Spring has Short Walk road access (0.1 mi from the road).

**Can I camp near Horseshoe Spring?**
Yes, Letts Lake Campground is located nearby (21.4 miles away).

## Sources

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