# Soda Spring, California

Soda Spring in California. 72°F (22°C). Roadside. Tulare County.

- Page: https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/soda-spring-2
- Source: Soaking Springs, researched and maintained by Armen Suny
- Updated: 2026-09-14

## Can you soak at Soda Spring?

The water leaves the ground at 72°F, about as warm as a heated pool. You can drive right up to it. We haven't confirmed whether it has a pool or charges a fee.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Source water temperature | 72°F (22°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| Elevation | 977 ft |
| Access | Roadside, 78 ft from the nearest road (Bridge Drive) |
| County | Tulare County |
| Nearest town | East Porterville |
| Coordinates | 36.13000, -118.81600 |
| Best months to soak | December, January, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | North Tule Campground, 5.7 mi |

## About Soda Spring

Soda Spring is in Tulare County about ten miles out of East Porterville and a few steps from Bridge Drive. The water runs lukewarm. The name hints at carbonated water, though no chemistry sample is recorded to back that up. Access and ownership are blank. East Porterville is the nearest town the file gives.

Foothill ground under a thousand feet, roadside on Bridge Drive. Dry and warm most of the year, with winter rain and a trace of snow. North Tule Campground, six miles off, is the nearest in the file. The record does not attach a land unit or describe the outlet, and the road is the firmest thing it gives you.

The file points to winter. With the water only tepid, think of it as a stop along the road. Nobody has documented access; look for signs. North Tule is the camping, roughly six miles. No fee is listed. Bridge Drive is the landmark to navigate by, since nothing else about the spot is described.

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Porterville](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/california/porterville), 13 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in California](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california)
- [Ward Spring, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/ward-spring): 70°F source, Roadside, near East Porterville, Tulare County
- [California Hot Springs, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/california-hot-springs): 122°F source, Roadside, near Alta Sierra, Kern County
- [Jordan Hot Springs, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/jordan-hot-springs): 124°F source, Hike, near Lone Pine, Inyo County
- [Kern Hot Spring, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/kern-hot-spring): 109°F source, Backcountry, near Lone Pine, Inyo County
- [Hot Spring, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/hot-spring-kern-county): 113°F source, Short Walk, near Kernville, Kern County
- [Soda Springs, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/soda-springs-1): 100°F source, Hike, near Lone Pine, Inyo County

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Soda Spring?**
Soda Spring has a water temperature of 72°F (22°C). This is a warm thermal spring.

**Where is Soda Spring located?**
Soda Spring is located in Tulare County, California at 977 feet elevation, near East Porterville. Coordinates: 36.1300°N, 118.8160°W.

**How do I get to Soda Spring?**
Soda Spring has Roadside road access, with the nearest road being Bridge Drive (78 ft from the road).

**Can I camp near Soda Spring?**
Yes, North Tule Campground is located nearby (5.7 miles away).

## Sources

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