# Mccoy Spring, California

Mccoy Spring in California. 82°F (28°C). Backcountry · Public Land. Riverside County.

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

## Can you soak at Mccoy Spring?

The water leaves the ground at 82°F, about as warm as a heated pool. It sits deep in the backcountry. It's on Bureau of Land Management land. We haven't confirmed whether it has a pool or charges a fee.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Source water temperature | 82°F (28°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| Elevation | 957 ft |
| Access | Backcountry · Public Land, 5.8 mi from the nearest road |
| Land | Palm Springs/S. Coast Field Office, Bureau of Land Management |
| County | Riverside County |
| Nearest town | Mesa Verde |
| Coordinates | 33.73300, -114.90700 |
| Best months to soak | December, January, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | Wiley's Well Campground, 16.6 mi |

## About Mccoy Spring

McCoy Spring is a warm seep on BLM ground in the desert of eastern Riverside County, well out from the settlement of Mesa Verde. The water is tepid, cooler than a bath. The draw, if any, is the desert itself. The public may enter, per the record, and the Palm Springs and South Coast office of the BLM manages the land.

Getting in is a backcountry proposition. The nearest road is close to six miles away and goes unnamed on file, so route-finding is on you. Low desert, under a thousand feet, with a hot annual average and almost no rain. Snow does not happen. There is no wilderness or other special status listed, only general public land under the BLM.

December through February are the months given as best, which in this part of California means walkable daytime temperatures. Summer heat is a hazard on a six-mile desert approach. Wiley's Well is the nearest campground, roughly seventeen miles off. Access is open.

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Brawley](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/california/brawley), 63 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in California](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california)
- [Wiley's Well, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/wiley-s-well): Roadside, near Mesa Verde, Riverside County
- [Corn Spring, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/corn-spring): 72°F source, Roadside, near Niland, Imperial County
- [Canyon Spring, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/canyon-spring): 97°F source, Hike, near Niland, Imperial County
- [Mud Volcanoes, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/mud-volcanoes-imperial-county-6): Warm, Short Walk, near Niland, Imperial County
- [Mud Volcanoes, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/mud-volcanoes-imperial-county-1): Warm, Roadside, near Niland, Imperial County
- [Mud Volcanoes, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/mud-volcanoes-imperial-county-7): Warm, Short Walk, near Niland, Imperial County

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Mccoy Spring?**
Mccoy Spring has a water temperature of 82°F (28°C). This is a warm thermal spring.

**Where is Mccoy Spring located?**
Mccoy Spring is located in Riverside County, California at 957 feet elevation, near Mesa Verde. Coordinates: 33.7330°N, 114.9070°W.

**How do I get to Mccoy Spring?**
Mccoy Spring has Backcountry road access (5.8 mi from the road).

**Is Mccoy Spring free to visit?**
Mccoy Spring has Open access. It is managed by Bureau of Land Management.

**Can I camp near Mccoy Spring?**
Yes, Wiley's Well Campground is located nearby (16.6 miles away).

## Sources

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