# Morgan Hot Spring, California

Morgan Hot Spring in California. 205°F (96°C). Short Walk. Plumas County.

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

## Can you soak at Morgan Hot Spring?

No. The water at Morgan Hot Spring reaches 205°F, hot enough to scald.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Source water temperature | 205°F (96°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| Elevation | 4,982 ft |
| Access | Short Walk, 0.1 mi from the nearest road |
| County | Plumas County |
| Nearest town | Chester |
| Coordinates | 40.38200, -121.51300 |
| Best months to soak | December, January, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | Hole-in-the-Ground Campground, 5.6 mi |

## Soaking safety

**Dangerously Hot, Not Safe for Soaking.** Morgan Hot Spring reaches 205°F, far above safe soaking levels. Contact with this water will cause severe burns. Look for cooled downstream pools or view from a safe distance only.

## About Morgan Hot Spring

Water at Morgan Hot Spring is hot enough to cook with. The spring is in Plumas County, sixteen miles or so from Chester. Scalding, with no owner on record and no access status. No photo either. The interest is geological; nobody soaks in water like this at the source, and the record has no word on any cooled pool nearby.

A tenth of a mile on foot from the nearest road, which is unnamed here. Elevation is under five thousand feet in wet mountain country where snow piles high in winter. Hole-in-the-Ground, the campground listed, is between five and six miles away. Land unit is blank, and so is owner, which leaves the question of who controls the ground open.

Winter rates as best in the record, and the snowfall makes that doubtful; confirm access by road before counting on it. The water scalds. Keep hands and dogs out. Hole-in-the-Ground is the camping option on file. Nobody is listed as owner, so look for signs.

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Chester](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/california/chester), 7 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in California](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california)
- [Growler Hot Spring, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/growler-hot-spring): 203°F source, Short Walk, near Chester, Plumas County
- [Sulphur Works, Tophet Hot Springs, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/sulphur-works-tophet-hot-springs): 199°F source, pH 6.1, TDS 88 mg/L, Roadside, near Chester, Plumas County
- [Bumpass Hell, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/bumpass-hell): 199°F source, pH 6.9, TDS 42 mg/L, Short Walk, near Chester, Plumas County
- [Mill Creek Springs, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/mill-creek-springs): 150°F source, pH 6.1, TDS 88 mg/L, Short Walk, near Shingletown, Shasta County
- [Devils Kitchen, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/devils-kitchen-2): 203°F source, pH 6.7, TDS 49 mg/L, Hike, near Chester, Plumas County
- [Hot Springs Valley, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/hot-springs-valley): 83°F source, pH 6.7, TDS 49 mg/L, Short Walk, near Chester, Plumas County

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Morgan Hot Spring?**
Morgan Hot Spring has a water temperature of 205°F (96°C). This is considered a hot spring, well above body temperature.

**Where is Morgan Hot Spring located?**
Morgan Hot Spring is located in Plumas County, California at 4,982 feet elevation, near Chester. Coordinates: 40.3820°N, 121.5130°W.

**How do I get to Morgan Hot Spring?**
Morgan Hot Spring has Short Walk road access (0.1 mi from the road).

**Can I camp near Morgan Hot Spring?**
Yes, Hole In The Ground Campground is located nearby (5.6 miles away).

**Is it safe to soak at Morgan Hot Spring?**
No, not at the source. The water at Morgan Hot Spring reaches 205°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