Quigley Soda Spring
Quigley Soda Spring emerges at 82°F along Old Long Valley Road in Lake County, its name indicating dissolved carbonates in water approximately 20 degrees above ambient air temperatures.
The spring sits at 1,233 feet elevation in oak and grassland terrain, requiring only a brief 510-foot walk from the roadway. Visitors traverse gentle rolling hills and open country typical of Lake County's interior landscape before reaching the thermal waters.
Named for its carbonated mineral content, Quigley Soda Spring flows from geothermal sources in this region where mineral-rich waters have attracted interest for generations. The soda spring designation reflects the presence of dissolved carbon dioxide and bicarbonates characteristic of certain California thermal features.
This accessible short-walk spring is located along a public road in Lake County. Best visits occur during milder months when precipitation is light. Annual snowfall averages only 4.6 inches, making winter visits generally feasible. Expect mild annual temperatures averaging 62°F.
Is Quigley Soda Spring worth visiting?
Best for
- Warm-water soaking
- Overnight camping trips
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Overview This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site.Once on-site, you are able to pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan and Pay feature.In order to utilize Scan & Pay on site, you will need to first download the free Recreation.gov mobile app https://www.recreation.gov/mobile-app prior to your arrival as some remote area...