# Skaggs Springs, California

Skaggs Springs in California. 135°F (56°C). Short Walk. Sonoma County.

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

## Can you soak at Skaggs Springs?

Only once it cools. The water leaves the ground at 135°F, hotter than any hot tub. It's a short walk from the road. We haven't confirmed whether it has a pool or charges a fee.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Source water temperature | 135°F (56°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| Elevation | 424 ft |
| Access | Short Walk, 0.6 mi from the nearest road |
| County | Sonoma County |
| Nearest town | Cloverdale |
| Coordinates | 38.69100, -123.02400 |
| Best months to soak | January, December, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | BOAT-IN SITES (LAKE SONOMA), 1.7 mi |

## About Skaggs Springs

Skaggs Springs, in Sonoma County about seven miles from Cloverdale, has water on record hot enough to scald, a hair short of the line where we would call it too hot to touch. The nearest camping is the boat-in sites on Lake Sonoma, under two miles away. No owner or access status is recorded.

Low ground, elevation in the low hundreds of feet, six tenths of a mile out from the road, unnamed in the file. Rain is heavy in winter, close to three feet, and there is no snow. The boat-in campsites on Lake Sonoma are the closest on record, under two miles. No land unit is listed.

The wet winter months are the ones rated best. This water can burn, so dip a finger before anything else. Access went unrecorded, which makes ownership a question to settle before you walk in. Boat-in camping on Lake Sonoma is the nearest option listed. No fee recorded.

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Cloverdale](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/california/cloverdale), 11 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in California](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california)
- [Hoods Hot Springs, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/hoods-hot-springs): 100°F source, pH 8.7, Short Walk, near Cloverdale, Sonoma County
- [The Geysers, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/the-geysers): 214°F source, Short Walk, near Cobb, Lake County
- [Sulphur Creek, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/sulphur-creek): 120°F source, Roadside, near Cobb, Lake County
- [Unnamed thermal spring, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/unnamed-spring-lake-county-4): 120°F source, Short Walk, near Cobb, Lake County
- [Little Geysers, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/little-geysers): 210°F source, Short Walk, near Cobb, Lake County
- [England Springs, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/england-springs): 76°F source, Roadside, near Kelseyville, Lake County

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Skaggs Springs?**
Skaggs Springs has a water temperature of 135°F (56°C). This is considered a hot spring, well above body temperature.

**Where is Skaggs Springs located?**
Skaggs Springs is located in Sonoma County, California at 424 feet elevation, near Cloverdale. Coordinates: 38.6910°N, 123.0240°W.

**How do I get to Skaggs Springs?**
Skaggs Springs has Short Walk road access (0.6 mi from the road).

**Can I camp near Skaggs Springs?**
Yes, Boat In Sites (Lake Sonoma) is located nearby (1.7 miles away).

**Is it safe to soak at Skaggs Springs?**
With care. At 135°F Skaggs Springs is hot enough to need short sessions, fifteen to twenty minutes, and plenty of water. Enter slowly and get out if you feel light-headed.

## Sources

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