# Saratoga Spring, California

Saratoga Spring in California. 82°F (28°C). Short Walk · Public Land. San Bernardino County.

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

## Can you soak at Saratoga Spring?

The water leaves the ground at 82°F, about as warm as a heated pool. It's a short walk from the road. It's on National Park Service land. We haven't confirmed whether it has a pool or charges a fee.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Source water temperature | 82°F (28°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| Total dissolved solids | 2,925 mg/L |
| Elevation | 197 ft |
| Access | Short Walk · Public Land, 523 ft from the nearest road (Saratoga Spring Road) |
| Land | Death Valley National Park, National Park Service |
| County | San Bernardino County |
| Nearest town | Fort Irwin |
| Coordinates | 35.68200, -116.42200 |
| Best months to soak | December, January, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |

## About Saratoga Spring

Out in the desert of Death Valley National Park, in San Bernardino County, Saratoga Spring runs warm and sits far from any town; Fort Irwin, the closest on file, is over thirty miles away. The water is warm, on the tepid side. The public may go, and Saratoga Spring Road comes within a few hundred feet. It sits very low, a couple hundred feet above sea level.

Near-sea-level desert within park boundaries, with scant rain, no snow worth mentioning and a warm average across the year. The road brings you close and the rest is on foot. It is Park Service land. Water chemistry on file shows a high dissolved solids reading, from a sample taken in 1967.

The USGS maintains a site record for Saratoga Spring, and the water sample on file was taken in April 1967.

Winter, meaning December through February, is the time on record. No campground is listed for the area. The chemistry on file dates to 1967, so treat it as old information. No fee is listed. Entry is open, and the water is mild enough to be safe.

## Water chemistry

Lab sample from 1967-04-26 (Water Quality Portal).

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Total dissolved solids | 2,925 mg/L |

Records this spring holds:
- Most minerals of California's 42 springs with a dissolved minerals reading: 2,925 mg/L

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Inyokern](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/california/inyokern), 79 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in California](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california)
- [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
- [Tecopa Hot Springs, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/tecopa-hot-springs): 118°F source, pH 8.0, TDS 2,020 mg/L, Roadside, near Pahrump, Nye County
- [Springs, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/springs-nye-county-1): Warm, Roadside, near Pahrump, Nye County
- [Resting Spring, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/resting-spring): 80°F source, Short Walk, near Pahrump, Nye County
- [Shoshone Spring, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/shoshone-spring): 90°F source, Roadside, near Pahrump, Nye County
- [Chappo Spring, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/chappo-spring): 80°F source, pH 8.0, TDS 470 mg/L, Hike, near Pahrump, Nye County

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Saratoga Spring?**
Saratoga Spring has a water temperature of 82°F (28°C). This is a warm thermal spring.

**Where is Saratoga Spring located?**
Saratoga Spring is located in San Bernardino County, California at 197 feet elevation, near Fort Irwin. Coordinates: 35.6820°N, 116.4220°W.

**How do I get to Saratoga Spring?**
Saratoga Spring has Short Walk road access, with the nearest road being Saratoga Spring Road (523 ft from the road).

**Is Saratoga Spring free to visit?**
Saratoga Spring has Open access. It is managed by National Park Service.

**What minerals are in the water at Saratoga Spring?**
Water chemistry analysis shows the presence of Total Dissolved Solids. Total dissolved solids measure 2,925 mg/L.

## Sources

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