# Paraiso Springs (Sulphur Spring), California

Paraiso Springs (Sulphur Spring) in California. 98°F (37°C). Roadside. Monterey County.

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

## Can you soak at Paraiso Springs (Sulphur Spring)?

The water leaves the ground at 98°F, a comfortable soaking temperature. You can drive right up to it. We haven't confirmed whether it has a pool or charges a fee.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Source water temperature | 98°F (37°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| Elevation | 1,095 ft |
| Access | Roadside, 84 ft from the nearest road |
| County | Monterey County |
| Nearest town | Soledad |
| Coordinates | 36.33100, -121.36700 |
| Best months to soak | December, January, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | ARROYO SECO, 8.9 mi |

## About Paraiso Springs (Sulphur Spring)

Paraiso Springs, listed here as its Sulphur Spring, is a thermal spring about eight miles from Soledad in Monterey County. The water is close to body temperature, a comfortable soak on a cool day. The name says sulphur; the record holds no chemistry sample to confirm it. Neither ownership nor access appears in the file.

The spring is roadside, less than a hundred feet from the road, though no road name is given. Elevation is around a thousand feet, foothill country. Rain is modest and falls in winter; snow is not a factor. No land unit and designation is on record. The outlet itself goes undescribed.

The three winter months are the ones on file. Arroyo Seco shows up as the closest campground, nine miles or so. With no access status on file and no owner named, treat this as private until you can confirm otherwise. No fee is recorded. The water will feel like a warm bath, nothing hotter.

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Soledad](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/california/soledad), 0 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in California](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california)
- [Tassajara Hot Springs, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/tassajara-hot-springs): 144°F source, Short Walk, near Soledad, Monterey County
- [Sykes Hot Spring, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/sykes-hot-spring): Warm, Hike, near Carmel Valley Village, Monterey County
- [Dolans Hot Spring, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/dolans-hot-spring): 98°F source, Short Walk, near Greenfield, Monterey County
- [Slates Hot Springs, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/slates-hot-springs): 122°F source, Short Walk, near Carmel Valley Village, Monterey County
- [Sulphur Springs, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/sulphur-springs-1): 73°F source, Roadside, near King City, Monterey County
- [Unnamed thermal spring, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/unnamed-spring-monterey-county): 114°F source, Short Walk, near Carmel Valley Village, Monterey County

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Paraiso Springs (Sulphur Spring)?**
Paraiso Springs (Sulphur Spring) has a water temperature of 98°F (37°C). This is a warm thermal spring.

**Where is Paraiso Springs (Sulphur Spring) located?**
Paraiso Springs (Sulphur Spring) is located in Monterey County, California at 1,095 feet elevation, near Soledad. Coordinates: 36.3310°N, 121.3670°W.

**How do I get to Paraiso Springs (Sulphur Spring)?**
Paraiso Springs (Sulphur Spring) has Roadside road access (84 ft from the road).

**Can I camp near Paraiso Springs (Sulphur Spring)?**
Yes, Arroyo Seco is located nearby (8.9 miles away).

## Sources

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