# Orrs Springs, California

Orrs Springs in California. 104°F (40°C). Short Walk. Mendocino County.

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

## Can you soak at Orrs Springs?

The water leaves the ground at 104°F, a comfortable soaking temperature. 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 | 104°F (40°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| Access | Short Walk, 0.1 mi from the nearest road (Orr Springs Road) |
| County | Mendocino County |
| Nearest town | Redwood Valley |
| Coordinates | 39.22700, -123.36200 |
| Best months to soak | December, January, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | CHEKAKA RECREATION AREA LAKE MENDOCINO, 9.6 mi |

## About Orrs Springs

Orrs Springs is a group of hot springs in the hills of Mendocino County, reached by Orr Springs Road out of Ukiah. Redwood Valley is the closest town in our records, about nine miles away. The water comes out at a temperature most people would call a good soak. A resort once stood here. The current file does not say who owns the ground or whether visitors are allowed in.

The springs lie a few hundred feet from Orr Springs Road. This is wet country by California standards, with somewhere near three feet of rain annually and a little snow most winters. Wikipedia puts the elevation at about a thousand feet. The surrounding land is not described in our data beyond the county, and the approach is whatever Orr Springs Road happens to be.

Wikipedia describes Orrs Springs as a set of springs around which a resort and a stagecoach station grew, and notes that the place was once called Orr's Hot Sulphur Springs and, more briefly, Orrs. It sits about fifteen miles almost due north of Boonville, though the usual approach is from Ukiah along Orr Springs Road.

The file favors the three winter months, when the rain is heaviest. For camping, the record points to Chekaka Recreation Area on Lake Mendocino, about ten miles off. The file does not record access or ownership, and it says nothing about a fee. A place with a resort in its past may well have a gate. Find out before you go.

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Ukiah](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/california/ukiah), 10 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in California](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california)
- [Vichy Springs, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/vichy-springs): 85°F source, Roadside, near Talmage, Mendocino County
- [Muir Springs, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/muir-springs): 68°F source, Short Walk, near Willits, Mendocino County
- [Point Arena Hot Springs, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/point-arena-hot-springs): 111°F source, Short Walk, near Sea Ranch, Sonoma County
- [Crabtree Hot Springs, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/crabtree-hot-springs): 106°F source, Short Walk, near Upper Lake, Lake County
- [Hoods Hot Springs, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/hoods-hot-springs): 100°F source, pH 8.7, Short Walk, near Cloverdale, Sonoma County
- [Highland Springs, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/highland-springs-2): 84°F source, Roadside, near Kelseyville, Lake County

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Orrs Springs?**
Orrs Springs has a water temperature of 104°F (40°C). This is considered a hot spring, well above body temperature.

**Where is Orrs Springs located?**
Orrs Springs is located in Mendocino County, California, near Redwood Valley. Coordinates: 39.2270°N, 123.3620°W.

**How do I get to Orrs Springs?**
Orrs Springs has Short Walk road access, with the nearest road being Orr Springs Road (0.1 mi from the road).

**Can I camp near Orrs Springs?**
Yes, Chekaka Recreation Area Lake Mendocino is located nearby (9.6 miles away).

## Sources

- USGS thermal springs records, Water Quality Portal lab analyses, OpenStreetMap, Wikipedia/Wikidata, NOAA climate normals
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orrs_Springs,_California