# Jackson Valley Mud Springs, California

Jackson Valley Mud Springs in California. 80°F (27°C). Roadside. Mendocino County.

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

## Can you soak at Jackson Valley Mud Springs?

The water leaves the ground at 80°F, about as warm as a heated pool. 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 | 80°F (27°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| Access | Roadside, 173 ft from the nearest road |
| County | Mendocino County |
| Nearest town | Laytonville |
| Coordinates | 39.65700, -123.58500 |
| Best months to soak | January, December, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |

## About Jackson Valley Mud Springs

Mud is in the name. Jackson Valley Mud Springs, about five miles from Laytonville in Mendocino County, is a warm spring that has been photographed for the record, and that is most of what the record holds. Temperature is tepid, lower than a bath. Owner and access fields are empty, and the name is the only clue to what the water looks like.

The spring is right off the road, under two hundred feet from it, though the record does not give the road a name. Elevation is not recorded. Rain is heavy through the year and snow is rare, which points to a wet, mild climate. No campground appears in the record for this one.

December through February rate highest for timing, and with almost no snow, winter is workable. The water is too cool to burn, and cool enough that a summer visit makes more sense for a dip. Ownership is unknown; look for posting before you leave the road.

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Laytonville](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/california/laytonville), 0 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in California](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california)
- [Pinches Spring, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/pinches-spring): 70°F source, Short Walk, near Laytonville, Mendocino County
- [Muir Springs, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/muir-springs): 68°F source, Short Walk, near Willits, Mendocino County
- [Orrs Springs, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/orrs-springs): 104°F source, Short Walk, near Redwood Valley, Mendocino County
- [Vichy Springs, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/vichy-springs): 85°F source, Roadside, near Talmage, Mendocino County
- [Crabtree Hot Springs, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/crabtree-hot-springs): 106°F source, Short Walk, near Upper Lake, Lake County
- [Fouts Springs, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/fouts-springs): 79°F source, Short Walk, near Lucerne, Lake County

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Jackson Valley Mud Springs?**
Jackson Valley Mud Springs has a water temperature of 80°F (27°C). This is a warm thermal spring.

**Where is Jackson Valley Mud Springs located?**
Jackson Valley Mud Springs is located in Mendocino County, California, near Laytonville. Coordinates: 39.6570°N, 123.5850°W.

**How do I get to Jackson Valley Mud Springs?**
Jackson Valley Mud Springs has Roadside road access (173 ft from the road).

## Sources

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