# Mud Volcanoes, California

Mud Volcanoes in California. Warm. Short Walk. Imperial County.

- Page: https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/mud-volcanoes-imperial-county-7
- 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 | -71 ft |
| Access | Short Walk, 0.4 mi from the nearest road |
| County | Imperial County |
| Nearest town | Niland |
| Coordinates | 33.34500, -115.58800 |
| Nearest campground | Corn Springs Campground, 24.6 mi |

## About Mud Volcanoes

The farthest of the Mud Volcanoes points from Niland, around eight and a half miles out. It lies below sea level. Warm by description only, with no owner or access note on file. Like the others in the cluster, visit it for the sight; nothing on record describes a pool or a measured temperature.

About two thousand feet of walking gets you there, starting from a road nobody bothered to name. Imperial Valley floor, the same low ground as the others nearby, a little over seventy feet below sea level, where rain almost never falls. Corn Springs campground is listed at about 25 miles.

No season or fee is on record, and nothing says who may enter. Ask before entering. Avoid summer, when the valley floor is at its hottest.

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Brawley](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/california/brawley), 26 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-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-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 -71 feet elevation, near Niland. Coordinates: 33.3450°N, 115.5880°W.

**How do I get to Mud Volcanoes?**
Mud Volcanoes has Short Walk road access (0.4 mi from the road).

**Can I camp near Mud Volcanoes?**
Yes, Corn Springs Campground is located nearby (24.6 miles away).

## Sources

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