# Kellog Hot Springs, California

Kellog Hot Springs in California. 172°F (78°C). Short Walk. Modoc County.

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

## Can you soak at Kellog Hot Springs?

Not at the source. The water leaves the ground at 172°F, hot enough to burn skin. It's a short walk from the road.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Source water temperature | 172°F (78°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| Elevation | 4,181 ft |
| Access | Short Walk, 521 ft from the nearest road (Susanville Road) |
| County | Modoc County |
| Nearest town | Alturas |
| Coordinates | 41.12600, -121.02800 |
| Best months to soak | December, January, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |

## Soaking safety

**Very Hot Source, Use Extreme Caution.** At 172°F, the source water at Kellog Hot Springs is hot enough to cause burns. Some hot springs this hot have cooler side pools or downstream areas suitable for soaking. Always test the water temperature before entering.

## About Kellog Hot Springs

Kellog Hot Springs is in Modoc County thirty-five miles from Alturas, off Susanville Road, and the water is far too hot to touch. No landowner is on file, and access status is missing as well. That is about everything the record holds, beyond climate figures and a temperature that rules out any soaking at the source.

Five hundred feet or so from Susanville Road, a short walk. The elevation is a touch under forty-two hundred feet. Close to four feet of snow comes each winter, within a yearly precipitation total near twenty inches. No campground is listed anywhere near it, and thirty-five miles is a long way from the nearest town on file.

The calendar on file says winter. Keep clear of the water, which scalds. Owner unknown, access unknown, so you could be on private land without knowing it. Nothing on file about fees or chemistry. No photograph either.

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Alturas](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/california/alturas), 52 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in California](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california)
- [Bassett Hot Springs, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/bassett-hot-springs): 174°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
- [Little Hot Spring, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/little-hot-spring): 169°F source, Short Walk, near Burney, Shasta County
- [Unnamed thermal spring, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/unnamed-spring-modoc-county-3): 81°F source, Short Walk, near Alturas, Modoc County
- [Kelly Hot Spring, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/kelly-hot-spring): 198°F source, Short Walk, near Alturas, Modoc County
- [Warm Spring, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/warm-spring-modoc-county-2): 75°F source, Short Walk, near Alturas, Modoc County

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Kellog Hot Springs?**
Kellog Hot Springs has a water temperature of 172°F (78°C). This is considered a hot spring, well above body temperature.

**Where is Kellog Hot Springs located?**
Kellog Hot Springs is located in Modoc County, California at 4,181 feet elevation, near Alturas. Coordinates: 41.1260°N, 121.0280°W.

**How do I get to Kellog Hot Springs?**
Kellog Hot Springs has Short Walk road access, with the nearest road being Susanville Road (521 ft from the road).

**Is it safe to soak at Kellog Hot Springs?**
No, not at the source. The water at Kellog Hot Springs reaches 172°F, which can cause severe burns within seconds. Look for cooled side pools or downstream stretches, and test with a hand before anything else.

## Sources

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