# Mud Volcanoes, California

Mud Volcanoes in California. Warm. Short Walk · Public Land. Imperial County.

- Page: https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/mud-volcanoes-imperial-county-6
- Source: Soaking Springs, researched and maintained by Armen Suny
- Updated: 2026-09-14

## Can you soak at Mud Volcanoes?

USGS lists Mud Volcanoes as a warm spring, with no temperature on record. 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 | Warm (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| Elevation | 2 ft |
| Access | Short Walk · Public Land, 0.5 mi from the nearest road (Coachella Canal Road) |
| Land | California State Lands Commission, SDOL |
| County | Imperial County |
| Nearest town | Niland |
| Coordinates | 33.34300, -115.57300 |
| Nearest campground | Corn Springs Campground, 24.2 mi |

## About Mud Volcanoes

A Mud Volcanoes record on California State Lands Commission ground about eight miles from Niland, with open public access on file. It sits at about sea level, a touch higher than the rest of the cluster. The temperature is unmeasured; warm is all the record says. No campground is close.

Half a mile's walk from Coachella Canal Road. The designation on file is SRMA, on land held by the state. Desert climate, hardly any rain and summers that run very hot.

Access is open. The nearest camping listed is Corn Springs, roughly 24 miles away. No fee, no best months. Go in the cool half of the year.

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Brawley](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/california/brawley), 25 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in California](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california)
- [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
- [Mud Volcanoes, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/mud-volcanoes-imperial-county-2): Warm, Short Walk, near Niland, Imperial County
- [Mud Volcanoes, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/mud-volcanoes-imperial-county-3): Warm, Short Walk, near Niland, Imperial County
- [Mud Volcanoes, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/mud-volcanoes-imperial-county-8): Warm, Short Walk, near Niland, Imperial County
- [Mud Volcanoes, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/mud-volcanoes-imperial-county-4): Warm, Short Walk, near Niland, Imperial County

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Mud Volcanoes?**
Mud Volcanoes is classified as warm. An exact temperature measurement has not been recorded.

**Where is Mud Volcanoes located?**
Mud Volcanoes is located in Imperial County, California at 2 feet elevation, near Niland. Coordinates: 33.3430°N, 115.5730°W.

**How do I get to Mud Volcanoes?**
Mud Volcanoes has Short Walk road access, with the nearest road being Coachella Canal Road (0.5 mi from the road).

**Is Mud Volcanoes free to visit?**
Mud Volcanoes has Open access. It is managed by SDOL.

**Can I camp near Mud Volcanoes?**
Yes, Corn Springs Campground is located nearby (24.2 miles away).

## Sources

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