# Klamath Hot Spring, California

Klamath Hot Spring in California. 156°F (69°C). Roadside. Siskiyou County.

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

## Can you soak at Klamath Hot Spring?

Not at the source. The water leaves the ground at 156°F, hot enough to burn skin. You can drive right up to it.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Source water temperature | 156°F (69°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| Elevation | 2,680 ft |
| Access | Roadside, 90 ft from the nearest road |
| County | Siskiyou County |
| Nearest town | Montague |
| Coordinates | 41.97300, -122.20200 |
| Best months to soak | December, January, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | Juanita Lake Campground, 11.5 mi |

## Soaking safety

**Very Hot Source, Use Extreme Caution.** At 156°F, the source water at Klamath Hot Spring 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 Klamath Hot Spring

Far too hot to enter, Klamath Hot Spring sits beside a road in Siskiyou County about 24 miles from Montague. The road has no name in the record. Land owner is blank. So is access. No photo, and no chemistry on record, so the temperature is the one hard fact about the water itself.

Ninety feet from the roadside, at a modest elevation in country that gets moderate snow and modest rain. Juanita Lake Campground is eleven or twelve miles away. Nothing in the record tells you whose ground this is. No land unit either. You are looking at a point on a map with a scalding temperature attached.

Winter months score best on file. Do not get in. At this temperature the water burns skin on contact. Keep pets leashed near it. Camping, per the record, means Juanita Lake. Land status is unknown, so approach from the road with that in mind.

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Montague](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/california/montague), 9 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in California](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california)
- [Bogus Soda Springs, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/bogus-soda-springs): 76°F source, Short Walk, near Montague, Siskiyou County
- [Howard Holiday, OR](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon/howard-holiday): 77°F source, Short Walk, near Klamath Falls, Klamath County
- [Hardboard Spring, OR](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon/hardboard-spring): 70°F source, Roadside, near Klamath Falls, Klamath County
- [Crystal Spring, OR](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon/crystal-spring): 78°F source, Short Walk, near Altamont, Klamath County
- [Jackson Hot Springs, OR](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon/jackson-hot-springs): 95°F source, pH 9.3, TDS 312 mg/L, Roadside, near Ashland, Jackson County
- [Olene Gap Hot Springs, OR](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon/olene-gap-hot-springs): 165°F source, Roadside, near Altamont, Klamath County

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Klamath Hot Spring?**
Klamath Hot Spring has a water temperature of 156°F (69°C). This is considered a hot spring, well above body temperature.

**Where is Klamath Hot Spring located?**
Klamath Hot Spring is located in Siskiyou County, California at 2,680 feet elevation, near Montague. Coordinates: 41.9730°N, 122.2020°W.

**How do I get to Klamath Hot Spring?**
Klamath Hot Spring has Roadside road access (90 ft from the road).

**Can I camp near Klamath Hot Spring?**
Yes, Juanita Lake Campground is located nearby (11.5 miles away). $15 per night, $20 for double site (#14).

**Is it safe to soak at Klamath Hot Spring?**
No, not at the source. The water at Klamath Hot Spring reaches 156°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