Myers Warm Spring
Myers Warm Spring flows at 75°F (24°C) near South Lake Tahoe at an elevation of 7,615 feet—one of California's highest-elevation thermal features—with remarkably low mineral content suggesting pure groundwater heated by shallow geothermal gradient.
The spring emerges essentially at roadside (19.8 meters) along Route 50 in a High Sierra landscape where alpine forest meets meadow. Cold mountain air and thin vegetation characterize the environment; the high elevation brings heavy winter snow (180 inches annually) and cool summers despite the thermal spring's modest warming influence.
Myers Warm Spring circulates through shallow fractured rock in the Sierra Nevada, receiving minimal mineral enrichment and maintaining low TDS (40 mg/L)—some of the purest thermal spring water in California. Its elevation reflects the Sierras' geothermal gradient at high altitude.
Roadside parking and access make this spring highly convenient; visitors can pause during Route 50 transit. Summer access (typically June–September) works best; heavy snow closes Route 50 periodically in winter. The spring's low temperature and roadside location mean minimal thermal bathing opportunity—this visit rewards curiosity about geothermal systems more than hot-water soaking.
Is Myers Warm Spring worth visiting?
Best for
- Easy day trips
- Overnight camping trips
The water at Myers Warm Spring is slightly acidic (pH 5.9) with 40 mg/L total dissolved solids.
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