Sellicks Springs
Sellicks Springs flows at 72°F in the high desert terrain of Lassen County near Johnstonville, offering a modest thermal resource in California's remote northeastern corner. The 19-degree temperature rise indicates gentle geothermal circulation in this Great Basin transition zone.
The spring emerges at 4,477 feet elevation approximately 553 feet from County Road 26024. The landscape consists of sagebrush, juniper, and sparse conifers typical of the high desert transitioning between the Sierra Nevada and Great Basin. Seasonal streams and expansive views characterize this remote location.
The spring requires a short walk through sagebrush country. The small Ramhorn Springs Campground nearby (10 units, no fee) provides basic facilities with a vault toilet and horse corral. Visit spring through fall; winter snow may affect access. Bring your own water.
Sellicks Springs sits in a transition zone between California's Sierra Nevada and the Great Basin ecosystem. The spring has long served as a water source for travelers and ranchers in this remote region, though its modest thermal signature makes it less prominent than other California springs.
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Ramhorn Springs is a small water source located in a high desert setting that has been utilized by travelers and ranchers for many years. A 10 unit campground has been constructed adjacent to it. The facilities include an informational kiosk, picnic tables, fire rings, trash cans, a horse corral and one vault toilet. The surface in the campground is packed earth and gravel. There is no potable water. There is no fee for the use of the campground but a donation is requested to assist with the...
Sellicks Springs is road-accessible, so you can bring more gear.
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