# Mono Basin Warm Springs, California

Mono Basin Warm Springs in California. 88°F (31°C). Short Walk · Public Land. Mono County.

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

## Can you soak at Mono Basin Warm Springs?

The water leaves the ground at 88°F, about as warm as a heated pool. It's a short walk from the road. We haven't confirmed whether it has a pool or charges a fee.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Source water temperature | 88°F (31°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| Elevation | 6,434 ft |
| Access | Short Walk · Public Land, 491 ft from the nearest road (East Shore Road) |
| Land | California State Lands Commission, SDOL |
| County | Mono County |
| Nearest town | Mammoth Lakes |
| Coordinates | 38.03300, -118.90200 |
| Best months to soak | December, January, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | Lower Virginia Creek Primitive Campground, 17.8 mi |

## About Mono Basin Warm Springs

State land holds Mono Basin Warm Springs, in Mono County about 28 miles from Mammoth Lakes, off East Shore Road. The California State Lands Commission is the listed owner and the public-access entry says open. Water temperature is a little under body heat. The page has a photo, and a USGS site number is attached.

East Shore Road runs under five hundred feet away. Elevation is around 6,400 feet, in dry country with a moderately snowy winter and little rain. The land carries an SRMA designation under the State Lands Commission. Lower Virginia Creek Primitive Campground is the camping listed, nearly eighteen miles off by the record.

Winter comes out ahead in the best-months data; snow here is moderate so that may hold. The water is safe to sit in as far as temperature goes and will not feel hot. No fee on record. Camping is a long way off, at Lower Virginia Creek. No chemistry has been recorded despite the USGS site number.

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Clovis](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/california/clovis), 94 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in California](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california)
- [Paoha Island Springs, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/paoha-island-springs): 181°F source, Hike, near Bridgeport, Mono County
- [Unnamed thermal spring, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/unnamed-spring-mono-county-6): 91°F source, Short Walk, near Mammoth Lakes, Mono County
- [Hot Spring, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/hot-spring-mono-county-2): 151°F source, Roadside, near Bridgeport, Mono County
- [Unnamed thermal spring, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/unnamed-spring-mono-county-5): 72°F source, Short Walk, near Bridgeport, Mono County
- [Unnamed thermal spring, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/unnamed-spring-mono-county-7): 97°F source, Short Walk, near Mammoth Lakes, Mono County
- [Warm Spring, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/warm-spring-mono-county): 77°F source, Short Walk, near Bridgeport, Mono County

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Mono Basin Warm Springs?**
Mono Basin Warm Springs has a water temperature of 88°F (31°C). This is a warm thermal spring.

**Where is Mono Basin Warm Springs located?**
Mono Basin Warm Springs is located in Mono County, California at 6,434 feet elevation, near Mammoth Lakes. Coordinates: 38.0330°N, 118.9020°W.

**How do I get to Mono Basin Warm Springs?**
Mono Basin Warm Springs has Short Walk road access, with the nearest road being East Shore Road (491 ft from the road).

**Is Mono Basin Warm Springs free to visit?**
Mono Basin Warm Springs has Open access. It is managed by SDOL.

**Can I camp near Mono Basin Warm Springs?**
Yes, Lower Virginia Creek Primitive Campground is located nearby (17.8 miles away).

## Sources

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