# Hot Creek (Mono County), California

Hot Creek (Mono County) in California. Short Walk · Public Land. Mono County.

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

## Can you soak at Hot Creek (Mono County)?

No water temperature is on record for Hot Creek (Mono County). 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 | Unknown (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| pH | 7.7 (Slightly Alkaline) |
| Access | Short Walk · Public Land, 0.2 mi from the nearest road |
| Land | Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, CITY |
| County | Mono County |
| Nearest town | Mammoth Lakes |
| Coordinates | 37.70833, -118.78361 |
| Nearest campground | CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND, 8.4 mi |

## About Hot Creek (Mono County)

Hot Creek in Mono County is a stream, and this entry marks a thermal point along it that the USGS keeps on file. Wikipedia describes the creek as starting out under the name Mammoth Creek and running through the Inyo National Forest. At this particular point the ground is Los Angeles Water and Power property. No temperature was ever recorded here, so nothing on this page should be read as a place to soak. Mammoth Lakes is about a dozen miles off.

It's a short walk in, a fifth of a mile or so, and the road it starts from has no name on record. The land belongs to a city water department, and access is listed as open. Winters at this corner of Mono County are snowy while the year overall stays dry. Flow is tiny. USGS put the discharge at one hundredth of a cubic foot each second, which makes it a seep.

Hot Creek begins as Mammoth Creek, according to Wikipedia, and flows through the Inyo National Forest in eastern California. The USGS lists this point as a monitored site.

No best months appear on file for this one. The nearest place to camp on record is Convict Lake Campground, roughly eight miles away. The water chemistry comes from a sample drawn in 1973, so treat those figures as historical. Without a temperature on record there is no way to say what the water feels like, and the LADWP access listing is worth confirming before you count on it.

## Water chemistry

Lab sample from 1973-08-09 (Water Quality Portal).

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| pH | 7.7 |
| Calcium | 23 mg/L |
| Magnesium | 1.4 mg/L |
| Sodium | 420 mg/L |
| Sulfate | 65 mg/L |
| Chloride | 160 mg/L |
| Iron | 20 µg/L |

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Clovis](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/california/clovis), 78 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in California](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california)
- [Hot Spring, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/hot-spring-mono-county-1): 68°F source, pH 7.8, TDS 1,230 mg/L, Short Walk, near Mammoth Lakes, Mono County
- [Dehy Hot Spring, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/dehy-hot-spring): 134°F source, pH 7.7, Short Walk, near Mammoth Lakes, Mono County
- [Springs, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/springs-mono-county-1): 75°F source, Short Walk, near Mammoth Lakes, Mono County
- [Hilltop Hot Spring, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/hilltop-hot-spring): 127°F source, pH 7.0, TDS 1,260 mg/L, Roadside, near Mammoth Lakes, Mono County
- [The Tub, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/the-tub): 167°F source, pH 7.3, Short Walk, near Mammoth Lakes, Mono County
- [Little Hot Creek Spring, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/little-hot-creek-spring): 180°F source, pH 7.8, TDS 1,230 mg/L, Short Walk, near Mammoth Lakes, Mono County

## Questions

**Where is Hot Creek (Mono County) located?**
Hot Creek (Mono County) is located in Mono County, California, near Mammoth Lakes. Coordinates: 37.7083°N, 118.7836°W.

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

**Is Hot Creek (Mono County) free to visit?**
Hot Creek (Mono County) has Open access. It is managed by CITY.

**Can I camp near Hot Creek (Mono County)?**
Yes, Convict Lake Campground is located nearby (8.4 miles away).

**What minerals are in the water at Hot Creek (Mono County)?**
Water chemistry analysis shows the presence of pH, Calcium, Magnesium, Sodium, Sulfate, Chloride, Iron. The pH is 7.7 (slightly alkaline).

## Sources

- USGS thermal springs records, Water Quality Portal lab analyses, OpenStreetMap, Wikipedia/Wikidata, NOAA climate normals
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hot_Creek_(Mono_County)