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Pan Hot Springs

San Bernardino County, California · Near Big Bear City

34.2710°N, 116.8380°W · 6,717 ft

88°F 60°F air · Good soaking weather 6,717 ft Short Walk Camping nearby (2.1 mi)

Researched & maintained by Armen Suny · Updated August 2026

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Pan Hot Springs is a warm spring high up near Big Bear City, San Bernardino County. Despite the name, the file puts the water below body temperature, pleasant in the hand and cool for a soak. The spring lies a few hundred feet off the nearest road. Nothing in the record says who owns it or whether the public may use it.

Location

3 miles from Big Bear City, CA

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At close to seven thousand feet this is mountain ground, and winters bring real snow, a bit over three feet in an average year. Summers are dry. From the road it is about four hundred feet on foot. The record gives no road name and no land unit, so the approach is something to work out on a map before you leave Big Bear City.

Best months are listed as December through February, which at this elevation means snow on the ground, so plan for winter driving. Tanglewood Group Camp is about two miles away, the closest camping on record. Access is not documented. Do not expect a hot tub; this is warm water.

Monthly Climate

40°

Jan

40°

Feb

43°

Mar

50°

Apr

55°

May

67°

Jun

70°

Jul

70°

Aug

64°

Sep

56°

Oct

46°

Nov

39°

Dec

Annual Precip: 14.9 in Annual Snow: 39.4 in

Best Time to Visit

February Air 40°F · Water 88°F · +49° contrast

December Air 39°F · Water 88°F · +49° contrast

January Air 40°F · Water 88°F · +48° contrast

February offers 31°F more contrast than August

Current Conditions

60°F

Cloudy N 0.0 mph 75% Good soaking weather

Sunday 64° Low 51° Showers And Thunderstorms 80% precip

Spring is +24° warmer

Labor Day 73° Low 50° Mostly Sunny 6% precip

Spring is +15° warmer

Tuesday 75° Low 52° Chance Rain Showers 29% precip

Spring is +13° warmer

Wednesday 77° Low 54° Chance Rain Showers 33% precip

Spring is +11° warmer

Thursday 79° Low 55° Chance Rain Showers 31% precip

Spring is +9° warmer

Data from National Weather Service

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Nearby Camping

Tanglewood Group Camp 2.1 mi away

Overview The Tanglewood Group Campground provides a picturesque spot for an extended family or large group getaway. It is nestled in the pine-covered mountains of Southern California, providing a variety of recreational opportunities for visitors of any age. Recreation A variety of hiking, mountain biking and off-road vehicle trails are nearby, including the scenic Gold Fever Trail. Climbing is also a popular activity. Fishing and boating in the nearby Big Bear Lake are also popular activit...

Reservable Yes

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Mile-High Advisory 6,717 ft

Pan Hot Springs sits at 6,717 feet above sea level, way above the mile-high mark. You may not feel the altitude strongly, but hot water still dehydrates you faster at elevation. UV is about 27% stronger than at sea level, so bring sunscreen and drink more water than you normally would.