# Matilija Hot Springs, California

Matilija Hot Springs in California. 109°F (43°C). Roadside. Ventura County.

- Page: https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/matilija-hot-springs-1
- Source: Soaking Springs, researched and maintained by Armen Suny
- Updated: 2026-09-14

## Can you soak at Matilija Hot Springs?

The water leaves the ground at 109°F, a comfortable soaking temperature. 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 | 109°F (43°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| Elevation | 1,130 ft |
| Access | Roadside, 291 ft from the nearest road |
| County | Ventura County |
| Nearest town | Meiners Oaks |
| Coordinates | 34.48200, -119.30200 |
| Best months to soak | December, January, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | WHEELER GORGE, 2.6 mi |

## About Matilija Hot Springs

Matilija Hot Springs sits in the hills of Ventura County a few miles outside Meiners Oaks. This entry is one of two on file under that name. The water comes out at soaking temperature, warm enough that most people would get in without waiting for it to cool. Nothing on record says who owns it or whether the public may enter, so treat this as a place to research before you drive out.

The spring is roadside, within a hundred yards of pavement, though which road is not recorded. Low foothill country, barely above a thousand feet. Winters here are mild and mostly snowless, and the year as a whole is dry, with what rain there is bunched into the cooler months. No land unit appears in this entry.

Winter is the season the record favors, December through February, when the air is cool enough for a hot soak to make sense. Wheeler Gorge campground is close, a couple of miles off. Access is the open question. There is no owner on file and no note on public entry, so confirm before you go. A roadside pin on a map says nothing about permission.

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Carpinteria](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/california/carpinteria), 13 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in California](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california)
- [Matilija Hot Springs, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/matilija-hot-springs-2): Roadside, near Meiners Oaks, Ventura County
- [Wheeler Springs, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/wheeler-springs): 102°F source, Roadside, near Meiners Oaks, Ventura County
- [Stingleys Hot Springs, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/stingleys-hot-springs): 123°F source, Short Walk, near Meiners Oaks, Ventura County
- [Vickers Hot Springs, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/vickers-hot-springs): 124°F source, Roadside, near Meiners Oaks, Ventura County
- [Boron Spring, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/boron-spring): 72°F source, pH 8.5, Short Walk, near Toro Canyon, Santa Barbara County
- [Agua Caliente Spring, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/agua-caliente-spring-2): 133°F source, Short Walk, near Toro Canyon, Santa Barbara County

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Matilija Hot Springs?**
Matilija Hot Springs has a water temperature of 109°F (43°C). This is considered a hot spring, well above body temperature.

**Where is Matilija Hot Springs located?**
Matilija Hot Springs is located in Ventura County, California at 1,130 feet elevation, near Meiners Oaks. Coordinates: 34.4820°N, 119.3020°W.

**How do I get to Matilija Hot Springs?**
Matilija Hot Springs has Roadside road access (291 ft from the road).

**Can I camp near Matilija Hot Springs?**
Yes, Wheeler Gorge is located nearby (2.6 miles away).

## Sources

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