# Matilija Hot Springs, California

Matilija Hot Springs in California. Roadside. Ventura County.

- Page: https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/matilija-hot-springs-2
- Source: Soaking Springs, researched and maintained by Armen Suny
- Updated: 2026-09-14

## Can you soak at Matilija Hot Springs?

No water temperature is on record for Matilija Hot Springs. 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 | Unknown (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| Elevation | 1,245 ft |
| Access | Roadside, 130 ft from the nearest road (North Fork Springs Road) |
| County | Ventura County |
| Nearest town | Meiners Oaks |
| Coordinates | 34.49250, -119.30556 |
| Nearest campground | WHEELER GORGE, 2.2 mi |

## About Matilija Hot Springs

A second Matilija Hot Springs record, this one a little farther from Meiners Oaks in Ventura County. Wikipedia describes the whole system as 22 hot and cold springs around a former resort northwest of Ojai. No temperature has been logged for this particular point, so do not assume it is soakable. Ownership and entry rules are blank as well.

North Fork Springs Road runs within a few dozen yards of the spring, which makes this a roadside stop on paper. The ground is low foothill, around twelve hundred feet up. Snow is a rarity. Rain comes in modest amounts and mainly in winter. No agency or land unit is listed.

Matilija Hot Springs was once a resort, with 22 hot and cold springs scattered across the site northwest of Ojai. Ventura County named it a County Historical Landmark, number 25, in 1972.

There are no best months on file for this one and no temperature, so the usual advice about timing a soak does not apply. Wheeler Gorge campground is about two miles away if you are camping in the area. Before visiting, find out who holds the land. A county landmark on former resort property can still be closed to walk-ins.

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Carpinteria](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/california/carpinteria), 14 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-1): 109°F source, 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

**Where is Matilija Hot Springs located?**
Matilija Hot Springs is located in Ventura County, California at 1,245 feet elevation, near Meiners Oaks. Coordinates: 34.4925°N, 119.3056°W.

**How do I get to Matilija Hot Springs?**
Matilija Hot Springs has Roadside road access, with the nearest road being North Fork Springs Road (130 ft from the road).

**Can I camp near Matilija Hot Springs?**
Yes, Wheeler Gorge is located nearby (2.2 miles away).

## Sources

- USGS thermal springs records, Water Quality Portal lab analyses, OpenStreetMap, Wikipedia/Wikidata, NOAA climate normals
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matilija_Hot_Springs