# Howard Springs, California

Howard Springs in California. 113°F (45°C). Roadside. Lake County.

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

## Can you soak at Howard Springs?

The water leaves the ground at 113°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 | 113°F (45°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| Elevation | 2,131 ft |
| Access | Roadside, 195 ft from the nearest road |
| County | Lake County |
| Nearest town | Cobb |
| Coordinates | 38.85800, -122.67100 |
| Best months to soak | December, January, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | WARM SPRINGS REC AREA, 20.1 mi |

## About Howard Springs

Howard Springs lies in Lake County about three miles from Cobb, close to the road, with water at the hot end of soaking range. Nobody is listed as landowner and access status is blank on record. The record holds a temperature, a road distance, a climate profile and a campground. It says nothing about pools or condition.

Under two hundred feet from an unnamed road, so effectively roadside. Low elevation, a little over two thousand feet, in a part of California that sees a wet winter, around thirty inches of rain, and almost no snow. The only campground on record, Warm Springs Rec Area, is twenty miles away, so camping is a separate trip.

Midwinter is the season on record. Linger and this water will burn you, so test it with a hand first. Access is unknown: no owner and no status on record. Cobb is close enough to ask around. The record has no photo and no chemistry. Fee unknown.

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Cobb](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/california/cobb), 6 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in California](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california)
- [Bad Creek Spring, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/bad-creek-spring): 81°F source, Short Walk, near Cobb, Lake County
- [Pine Cone Spring, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/pine-cone-spring): 78°F source, Roadside, near Cobb, Lake County
- [Seigler Springs, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/seigler-springs): 126°F source, Roadside, near Cobb, Lake County
- [Spiers Springs, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/spiers-springs): 79°F source, Roadside, near Cobb, Lake County
- [Gordon Warm Springs, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/gordon-warm-springs): 97°F source, Roadside, near Cobb, Lake County
- [Harbin Springs, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/harbin-springs): 120°F source, Roadside, near Middletown, Lake County

## Questions

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

**Where is Howard Springs located?**
Howard Springs is located in Lake County, California at 2,131 feet elevation, near Cobb. Coordinates: 38.8580°N, 122.6710°W.

**How do I get to Howard Springs?**
Howard Springs has Roadside road access (195 ft from the road).

**Can I camp near Howard Springs?**
Yes, Warm Springs Rec Area is located nearby (20.1 miles away).

**Is it safe to soak at Howard Springs?**
With care. At 113°F Howard 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