# Paradise Spring, California

Paradise Spring in California. 100°F (38°C). Short Walk. San Bernardino County.

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

## Can you soak at Paradise Spring?

The water leaves the ground at 100°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 | 100°F (38°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| Elevation | 2,386 ft |
| Access | Short Walk, 0.2 mi from the nearest road |
| County | San Bernardino County |
| Nearest town | Fort Irwin |
| Coordinates | 35.14300, -116.81300 |
| Best months to soak | December, January, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | Rainbow Basin/Owl Canyon Campground, 15.6 mi |

## About Paradise Spring

Ten miles or so out of Fort Irwin, Paradise Spring comes up at soaking temperature in the desert of San Bernardino County. A fifth of a mile separates it from the road. Who owns the land is missing from the record, and so is any note on public access, which is the main thing to know before you drive out there.

Mid-elevation Mojave desert, dry almost all year, with no snow to speak of. The walk in is short and the road it leaves from is unnamed. Lacking any recorded land unit or owner, you cannot tell from here if this is public ground or private property. Three inches of rain in a year is about what falls here.

Winter is the season. December through February are on record as best, and with practically no rain the rest of the year it is mostly about avoiding heat. Rainbow Basin/Owl Canyon is the campground on record, around sixteen miles distant. Confirm access before you go, since nothing on record says the spring is open.

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Victorville](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/california/victorville), 52 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in California](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california)
- [Newberry Spring, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/newberry-spring): 77°F source, Roadside, near Barstow, San Bernardino County
- [Sheep Creek Spring, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/sheep-creek-spring): 73°F source, pH 7.9, TDS 801 mg/L, Short Walk, near Fort Irwin, San Bernardino County
- [Soda Station Springs, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/soda-station-springs): 75°F source, pH 8.1, TDS 1,840 mg/L, Short Walk, near Fort Irwin, San Bernardino County
- [Saratoga Spring, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/saratoga-spring): 82°F source, TDS 2,925 mg/L, Short Walk, near Fort Irwin, San Bernardino County
- [Warm Spring, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/warm-spring-san-bernardino-county): Warm, pH 7.5, Backcountry, near Searles Valley, San Bernardino County
- [Bainter Spring, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/bainter-spring): 92°F source, Short Walk, near Searles Valley, San Bernardino County

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Paradise Spring?**
Paradise Spring has a water temperature of 100°F (38°C). This is considered a hot spring, well above body temperature.

**Where is Paradise Spring located?**
Paradise Spring is located in San Bernardino County, California at 2,386 feet elevation, near Fort Irwin. Coordinates: 35.1430°N, 116.8130°W.

**How do I get to Paradise Spring?**
Paradise Spring has Short Walk road access (0.2 mi from the road).

**Can I camp near Paradise Spring?**
Yes, Rainbow Basin/Owl Canyon Campground is located nearby (15.6 miles away).

## Sources

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