# Soda Springs, California

Soda Springs in California. 100°F (38°C). Hike · Public Land. Inyo County.

- Page: https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/soda-springs-1
- Source: Soaking Springs, researched and maintained by Armen Suny
- Updated: 2026-09-14

## Can you soak at Soda Springs?

The water leaves the ground at 100°F, a comfortable soaking temperature. Reaching it takes a hike. It's on US Forest Service land. We haven't confirmed whether it has a pool or charges a fee.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Source water temperature | 100°F (38°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| Elevation | 7,857 ft |
| Access | Hike · Public Land, 2.2 mi from the nearest road (Beck Meadow Trail) |
| Land | Inyo National Forest, US Forest Service |
| County | Inyo County |
| Nearest town | Lone Pine |
| Coordinates | 36.21000, -118.17600 |
| Best months to soak | January, February, December (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | Troy Meadow Campground, 10.4 mi |

## About Soda Springs

High in Inyo National Forest, Soda Springs is a spring at soaking temperature reached on foot, a hike of a little over two miles from Beck Meadow Trail, the nearest road on file. Lone Pine, about 26 miles away, is the nearest town. It is national forest, open to all comers. Elevation is close to eight thousand feet, so the season is short.

Sierra high country, cold for most of the year, with snowfall on record approaching eight feet a year. The approach is by trail. Troy Meadow Campground, around ten miles off, has the closest sites on record. No fee, and the land is public national forest. Rain outside the snow season is modest, and the average temperature stays on the cool side all year.

The recommended months are midwinter ones, which at this elevation and with this much snow means you need to check conditions with the Inyo National Forest before setting out. Troy Meadow is the camping option, ten miles or so away. The water is soaking warm and safe. Carry what you need for a four-plus-mile round trip.

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Lone Pine](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/california/lone-pine), 15 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in California](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california)
- [Jordan Hot Springs, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/jordan-hot-springs): 124°F source, Hike, near Lone Pine, Inyo County
- [Dirty Socks Hot Spring, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/dirty-socks-hot-spring): 93°F source, Short Walk, 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
- [Fumarole, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/fumarole-2): 203°F source, pH 1.5, TDS 2,500 mg/L, Short Walk, near Inyokern, Kern County
- [Devils Kitchen, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/devils-kitchen-1): 207°F source, pH 1.5, TDS 2,500 mg/L, Short Walk, near Inyokern, Kern County
- [Unnamed thermal spring, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/unnamed-spring-kern-county-1): 80°F source, Short Walk, near Inyokern, Kern County

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Soda Springs?**
Soda Springs has a water temperature of 100°F (38°C). This is considered a hot spring, well above body temperature.

**Where is Soda Springs located?**
Soda Springs is located in Inyo County, California at 7,857 feet elevation, near Lone Pine. Coordinates: 36.2100°N, 118.1760°W.

**How do I get to Soda Springs?**
Soda Springs has Hike road access, with the nearest road being Beck Meadow Trail (2.2 mi from the road).

**Is Soda Springs free to visit?**
Soda Springs has Open access. It is managed by US Forest Service.

**Can I camp near Soda Springs?**
Yes, Troy Meadow Campground is located nearby (10.4 miles away).

## Sources

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