Mud Volcanoes

Imperial County, California · Near Niland
33.3130°N, 115.6050°W · -190 ft
Warm 106°F air -190 ft Open Short Walk SFW

Another Mud Volcanoes point within the Imperial Wildlife Area, about seven miles from Niland, where the state's fish and wildlife agency holds the land and access is listed open. The temperature was never measured for this record. Warm is the only description on file, so plan on looking.

Location

The record puts it roughly a thousand feet off a road it does not name, nearly two hundred feet below sea level on state conservation land. Rain barely registers here. Summers run hot on the valley floor.

Open to visitors under wildlife area management. No fee or campground on file, no best months. The USGS tracks this point at site 331703115344001. Cool-season visits only, for comfort.

Monthly Climate
60°
Jan
63°
Feb
70°
Mar
76°
Apr
81°
May
91°
Jun
96°
Jul
96°
Aug
90°
Sep
80°
Oct
68°
Nov
59°
Dec
Annual Precip: 2.8 in Annual Snow: 0.0 in
Current Conditions
106°F
Clear ESE 37.3 mph 32%
This Afternoon 108° Low 80° Sunny 1% precip
Saturday 106° Low 79° Sunny 2% precip
Sunday 105° Low 76° Sunny 1% precip
Monday 104° Low 74° Sunny
Tuesday 102° Low 73° Sunny
Where to Stay

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Temperature
Warm
Warm Hot Boiling
Avg Air Temp 78°F
Access
Open
Road Access Short Walk
Distance to Road 0.2 mi
Land
Ownership State
Agency SFW
Designation State Conservation Area
Unit Imperial Wildlife Area
Manager SFW
Protection 2 - Permanent protection, some use allowed
Frequently Asked 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 -190 feet elevation, near Niland. Coordinates: 33.3130°N, 115.6050°W.
How do I get to Mud Volcanoes?
Mud Volcanoes has Short Walk road access (0.2 mi from the road).
Is Mud Volcanoes free to visit?
Mud Volcanoes has Open access. It is managed by SFW.
Sources: USGS NWIS