# Pan Hot Springs, California

Pan Hot Springs in California. 88°F (31°C). Short Walk. San Bernardino County.

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

## Can you soak at Pan Hot Springs?

The water leaves the ground at 88°F, about as warm as a heated pool. 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 | 88°F (31°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| Elevation | 6,717 ft |
| Access | Short Walk, 438 ft from the nearest road |
| County | San Bernardino County |
| Nearest town | Big Bear City |
| Coordinates | 34.27100, -116.83800 |
| Best months to soak | February, December, January (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | TANGLEWOOD GROUP CAMP, 2.1 mi |

## About Pan Hot Springs

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.

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.

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Big Bear City](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/california/big-bear-city-san-bernardino), 3 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in California](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california)
- [Unnamed thermal spring, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/unnamed-spring-san-bernardino-county): 90°F source, Short Walk, near Mentone, San Bernardino County
- [Warm Spring, Hot Spring, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/warm-spring-hot-spring): 108°F source, pH 8.2, TDS 352 mg/L, Short Walk, near Lake Arrowhead, San Bernardino County
- [Highland Springs, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/highland-springs-1): 112°F source, Roadside, near Cherry Valley, Riverside County
- [Arrowhead Springs, Waterman Hot Spr, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/arrowhead-springs-waterman-hot-spr): 194°F source, Roadside, near Crestline, San Bernardino County
- [Desert Hot Springs (Thermal Mineral Springs), CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/desert-hot-springs-thermal-mineral-springs): Roadside, near Desert Hot Springs, Riverside County
- [Eden Hot Springs, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/eden-hot-springs): 109°F source, Roadside, near Lakeview, Riverside County

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Pan Hot Springs?**
Pan Hot Springs has a water temperature of 88°F (31°C). This is a warm thermal spring.

**Where is Pan Hot Springs located?**
Pan Hot Springs is located in San Bernardino County, California at 6,717 feet elevation, near Big Bear City. Coordinates: 34.2710°N, 116.8380°W.

**How do I get to Pan Hot Springs?**
Pan Hot Springs has Short Walk road access (438 ft from the road).

**Can I camp near Pan Hot Springs?**
Yes, Tanglewood Group Camp is located nearby (2.1 miles away).

## Sources

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