# Indian Valley Hot Springs, California

Indian Valley Hot Springs in California. 106°F (41°C). Short Walk. Plumas County.

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

## Can you soak at Indian Valley Hot Springs?

The water leaves the ground at 106°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 | 106°F (41°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| pH | 7.3 (Slightly Alkaline) |
| Total dissolved solids | 156 mg/L |
| Elevation | 3,900 ft |
| Access | Short Walk, 424 ft from the nearest road (Hot Springs Road) |
| County | Plumas County |
| Nearest town | Greenville |
| Coordinates | 40.14200, -120.93500 |
| Best months to soak | January, December, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | SPANISH CREEK CAMPGROUND, 8.1 mi |

## About Indian Valley Hot Springs

Greenville is under a mile from Indian Valley Hot Springs, which sits in Plumas County off Hot Springs Road. The water comes out at a soaking temperature, a touch above body heat. A USGS sample from 2018 shows mildly mineral water with a neutral pH. Nobody is recorded as owner, and access is unrecorded too, which matters this close to town.

Hot Springs Road passes a few hundred feet from the water. Elevation is under four thousand feet, in mountain country that gets a fair amount of snow and decent rain. No land unit is listed. Spanish Creek Campground is the nearest on file, about eight miles from the spring, and no fee is recorded anywhere.

Winter ranks best in the record, though snowfall is substantial. The 2018 sample is recent enough to trust for chemistry. Temperature sits right in soaking range, so there is no scald risk at the source. Nobody has logged public use; assume private until you learn otherwise.

## Water chemistry

Lab sample from 2018-08-15 (Water Quality Portal).

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| pH | 7.3 |
| Total dissolved solids | 156 mg/L |
| Calcium | 28.4 mg/L |
| Magnesium | 10.6 mg/L |
| Sodium | 14.8 mg/L |
| Sulfate | 5.86 mg/L |
| Chloride | 0.59 mg/L |
| Iron | 35.1 µg/L |

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Quincy](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/california/quincy), 10 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in California](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california)
- [Spring, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/spring-plumas-county): 99°F source, Roadside, near Quincy, Plumas County
- [Terminal Geyser, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/terminal-geyser): 205°F source, Short Walk, near Chester, Plumas County
- [Boiling Springs Lake, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/boiling-springs-lake): 190°F source, Short Walk, near Chester, Plumas County
- [Drakesbad, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/drakesbad): 151°F source, pH 6.7, TDS 49 mg/L, Short Walk, near Chester, Plumas County
- [Hot Springs Valley, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/hot-springs-valley): 83°F source, pH 6.7, TDS 49 mg/L, Short Walk, near Chester, Plumas County
- [Devils Kitchen, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/devils-kitchen-2): 203°F source, pH 6.7, TDS 49 mg/L, Hike, near Chester, Plumas County

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Indian Valley Hot Springs?**
Indian Valley Hot Springs has a water temperature of 106°F (41°C). This is considered a hot spring, well above body temperature.

**Where is Indian Valley Hot Springs located?**
Indian Valley Hot Springs is located in Plumas County, California at 3,900 feet elevation, near Greenville. Coordinates: 40.1420°N, 120.9350°W.

**How do I get to Indian Valley Hot Springs?**
Indian Valley Hot Springs has Short Walk road access, with the nearest road being Hot Springs Road (424 ft from the road).

**Can I camp near Indian Valley Hot Springs?**
Yes, Spanish Creek Campground is located nearby (8.1 miles away).

**What minerals are in the water at Indian Valley Hot Springs?**
Water chemistry analysis shows the presence of pH, Total Dissolved Solids, Calcium, Magnesium, Sodium, Sulfate, Chloride, Iron. The pH is 7.3 (slightly alkaline). Total dissolved solids measure 156 mg/L.

## Sources

- USGS thermal springs records, Water Quality Portal lab analyses, OpenStreetMap, Wikipedia/Wikidata, NOAA climate normals