Indian Valley Hot Springs
Indian Valley Hot Springs flows at 106 degrees Fahrenheit from the Sierra Nevada foothills at 3,900 feet elevation, with a 53-degree temperature differential. Water chemistry shows remarkably low mineralization with just 156 mg/L total dissolved solids.
Accessed via a 425-foot walk from Hot Springs Road, the spring sits in transition country between foothills and high sierra. The landscape features mixed conifer and hardwood forest with significant seasonal snowfall—115 inches annually—that isolates the area from winter access.
The spring lies in the Sierra Nevada's western foothills within Plumas County's geothermally active zone. Low mineralization and moderate temperature reflect circulation through granitic bedrock typical of the Sierra's hydrothermal systems.
The brief walk from Hot Springs Road provides straightforward access. Visit from spring through fall when snow clears from local roads; winter brings 115 inches of annual precipitation to this elevation. Spanish Creek Campground lies 13 kilometers away.
Is Indian Valley Hot Springs worth visiting?
Best for
- Hot spring soaking
- Overnight camping trips
The water at Indian Valley Hot Springs is slightly alkaline (pH 7.3) with 156 mg/L total dissolved solids.
Some links are affiliate links. We may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
Overview Spanish Creek Campground is located on Highway 70 just east of the Highway 89 intersection; just east of where Banish Creek and Indian Creek merge together to create the east branch of the North Fork Feather River. The campground is right on Spanish Creek with a very popular swimming hole. Although the campground has been recently upgraded, it still holds the charm that it did in years past. Recreation Anglers enjoy a healthy supply of rainbow trout in the nearby Feather River, which...