# Pseudo Complexion Spring, California

Pseudo Complexion Spring in California. 81°F (27°C). Short Walk · Public Land. Lake County.

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

## Can you soak at Pseudo Complexion Spring?

The water leaves the ground at 81°F, about as warm as a heated pool. It's a short walk from the road. It's on Bureau of Land Management land. We haven't confirmed whether it has a pool or charges a fee.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Source water temperature | 81°F (27°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| Access | Short Walk · Public Land, 0.7 mi from the nearest road |
| Land | Ukiah Field Office, Bureau of Land Management |
| County | Lake County |
| Nearest town | Clearlake Oaks |
| Coordinates | 39.19800, -122.50500 |
| Best months to soak | January, December, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | Little Stony, 7.2 mi |

## About Pseudo Complexion Spring

Warm water on Bureau of Land Management ground in Lake County, with the Ukiah Field Office in charge and the public allowed in. Pseudo Complexion Spring is the name. Clearlake Oaks lies about fifteen miles off, the closest town. Warm is as far as the temperature goes. The approach is a walk of about three quarters of a mile, starting from a road nobody has named.

Public land, short approach. The BLM's Ukiah office manages this stretch of Lake County, which gets a wet winter and some snow most years. No elevation is given for this spring. No fee is recorded either, and there is a photo on record, which is useful for knowing what you are walking toward.

Come in winter. Little Stony campground is the nearest on record, about seven miles off. Open access on public land, no fee listed. The temperature is mild enough that there is no burn risk. Expect the walk in to be under a mile each way, and allow for wet ground in the season the record recommends.

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Clearlake Oaks](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/california/clearlake-oaks), 0 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in California](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california)
- [Sulphur Spring, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/sulphur-spring-1): 68°F source, Short Walk, near Clearlake Oaks, Lake County
- [Elgin Mine, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/elgin-mine): 156°F source, Short Walk, near Clearlake, Lake County
- [Bartlett Springs, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/bartlett-springs): 144°F source, Short Walk, near Lucerne, Lake County
- [Quigley Soda Spring, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/quigley-soda-spring): 82°F source, Short Walk, near Clearlake Oaks, Lake County
- [Newman Springs, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/newman-springs): 94°F source, Short Walk, near Lucerne, Lake County
- [Unnamed thermal spring, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/unnamed-spring-lake-county-5): 90°F source, Roadside, near Lucerne, Lake County

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Pseudo Complexion Spring?**
Pseudo Complexion Spring has a water temperature of 81°F (27°C). This is a warm thermal spring.

**Where is Pseudo Complexion Spring located?**
Pseudo Complexion Spring is located in Lake County, California, near Clearlake Oaks. Coordinates: 39.1980°N, 122.5050°W.

**How do I get to Pseudo Complexion Spring?**
Pseudo Complexion Spring has Short Walk road access (0.7 mi from the road).

**Is Pseudo Complexion Spring free to visit?**
Pseudo Complexion Spring has Open access. It is managed by Bureau of Land Management.

**Can I camp near Pseudo Complexion Spring?**
Yes, Little Stony is located nearby (7.2 miles away).

## Sources

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