# Hot Spring, California

Hot Spring in California. 113°F (45°C). Short Walk. Kern County.

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

## Can you soak at Hot Spring?

The water leaves the ground at 113°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 | 113°F (45°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| Elevation | 2,847 ft |
| Access | Short Walk, 331 ft from the nearest road |
| County | Kern County |
| Nearest town | Kernville |
| Coordinates | 35.72700, -118.40800 |
| Best months to soak | December, January, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | CAMP 9, 2.3 mi |

## About Hot Spring

A hot spring without a proper name, two and a bit miles from Kernville in Kern County. The water is hot, near the top of what most bathers tolerate. Who owns the land is not on file, and no access status exists, so nobody can say from the record if you can legally walk up to it.

A short walk from an unnamed road, three hundred-odd feet. The elevation is low foothill country and the climate is mild, averaging in the low sixties with two feet of snow most winters and little rain. Camp 9, a little over two miles away, is where the record says you can camp, roughly the same distance as the town.

Winter months rate best on record. Access is a short walk, but with no landowner listed you should confirm you are not crossing private ground. Water at this temperature will burn with prolonged contact, so test before you settle in. Somebody photographed it; the picture is in the record. Chemistry and fee are blank on file, and the USGS never registered a site.

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Inyokern](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/california/inyokern), 42 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in California](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california)
- [Scovern Hot Springs, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/scovern-hot-springs): 133°F source, Roadside, near Lake Isabella, Kern County
- [Miracle Hot Sprs, Hobo Hot Sprs, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/miracle-hot-sprs-hobo-hot-sprs): 119°F source, Roadside, near Bodfish, Kern County
- [Remington Hot Springs, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/remington-hot-springs): Short Walk, near Bodfish, Kern County
- [Delonegha Hot Springs, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/delonegha-hot-springs): 112°F source, Roadside, near Bodfish, Kern County
- [California Hot Springs, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/california-hot-springs): 122°F source, Roadside, near Alta Sierra, Kern County
- [Spring (Hot), CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/spring-hot-kern-county): Warm, Short Walk, near Bodfish, Kern County

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Hot Spring?**
Hot Spring has a water temperature of 113°F (45°C). This is considered a hot spring, well above body temperature.

**Where is Hot Spring located?**
Hot Spring is located in Kern County, California at 2,847 feet elevation, near Kernville. Coordinates: 35.7270°N, 118.4080°W.

**How do I get to Hot Spring?**
Hot Spring has Short Walk road access (331 ft from the road).

**Can I camp near Hot Spring?**
Yes, Camp 9 is located nearby (2.3 miles away).

**Is it safe to soak at Hot Spring?**
With care. At 113°F Hot Spring 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