# Hunt Hot Spring, California

Hunt Hot Spring in California. 136°F (58°C). Short Walk. Siskiyou County.

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

## Can you soak at Hunt Hot Spring?

Only once it cools. The water leaves the ground at 136°F, hotter than any hot tub. 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 | 136°F (58°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| Elevation | 1,712 ft |
| Access | Short Walk, 340 ft from the nearest road |
| County | Siskiyou County |
| Nearest town | McCloud |
| Coordinates | 41.03600, -121.92600 |
| Best months to soak | December, January, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | CAMP 4 GROUP CAMPGROUND, 14.0 mi |

## About Hunt Hot Spring

Hunt Hot Spring in Siskiyou County, nineteen miles or so from McCloud, is hot, hotter than a bath anyone would choose, in a wet corner of the state. It is at low elevation for the region. Ownership of the land is unrecorded, and public access was never assessed. The road is close.

A bit over a hundred yards separates it from the closest road, unnamed on file. Elevation is only seventeen hundred feet, yet the climate is wet by California standards, fifty-odd inches of precipitation yearly and nearly seven feet of snow. Camp 4 Group Campground, fourteen miles away, is what the record shows for camping.

The file rates winter highest for a visit, which is also the wettest and snowiest stretch. The water will burn with sustained contact. Let it cool or mix before any thought of soaking. Ownership is unknown, so assume nothing about permission. No fee is listed. Chemistry and photo are missing too.

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Mount Shasta](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/california/mount-shasta), 29 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in California](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california)
- [Big Bend Hot Springs, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/big-bend-hot-springs): 180°F source, Roadside, near Burney, Shasta County
- [Big Bend, California, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/big-bend-california): Roadside, near Burney, Shasta County
- [Hot Spring, Fumaroles, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/hot-spring-fumaroles): 183°F source, Hike, near Mount Shasta, Siskiyou County
- [Little Hot Spring, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/little-hot-spring): 169°F source, Short Walk, near Burney, Shasta County
- [Hot Springs, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/hot-springs-shasta-county): Hot, Short Walk, near Burney, Shasta County
- [Bassett Hot Springs, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/bassett-hot-springs): 174°F source, Short Walk, near Burney, Shasta County

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Hunt Hot Spring?**
Hunt Hot Spring has a water temperature of 136°F (58°C). This is considered a hot spring, well above body temperature.

**Where is Hunt Hot Spring located?**
Hunt Hot Spring is located in Siskiyou County, California at 1,712 feet elevation, near McCloud. Coordinates: 41.0360°N, 121.9260°W.

**How do I get to Hunt Hot Spring?**
Hunt Hot Spring has Short Walk road access (340 ft from the road).

**Can I camp near Hunt Hot Spring?**
Yes, Camp 4 Group Campground is located nearby (14.0 miles away).

**Is it safe to soak at Hunt Hot Spring?**
With care. At 136°F Hunt 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