# Spring (Hot), California

Spring (Hot) in California. Warm. Short Walk · Public Land. Kern County.

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

## Can you soak at Spring (Hot)?

USGS lists Spring (Hot) as a warm spring, with no temperature on record. It's a short walk from the road. 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 | Warm (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| Elevation | 2,026 ft |
| Access | Short Walk · Public Land, 0.2 mi from the nearest road (China Garden Road) |
| Land | Sequoia National Forest, US Forest Service |
| County | Kern County |
| Nearest town | Bodfish |
| Coordinates | 35.53600, -118.65100 |
| Nearest campground | OAK FLAT LOOKOUT, 3.2 mi |

## About Spring (Hot)

A thermal spring in Sequoia National Forest, logged on the record only as Spring (Hot), about ten miles out of Bodfish in Kern County. No temperature reading exists for it, so nobody can tell you from what is on file how warm it runs or if anyone sits in it. The land is Forest Service and access is listed as open.

China Garden Road gets you within a few hundred yards. The rest is on foot, a short walk by the record's classification. The spring sits low for the southern Sierra, around two thousand feet, where the year averages in the mid sixties and rain totals stay lean. Winters drop a little snow, under a foot in a typical year.

Open public access on national forest land, and no fee shows on file. Oak Flat Lookout campground sits roughly three miles away if you want to stay the night. Carry a thermometer, because the record has no temperature and no best season listed. Check the water before you commit to it.

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Bakersfield](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/california/bakersfield), 25 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in California](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california)
- [Democrat Hot Springs, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/democrat-hot-springs): 115°F source, Short Walk, near Bodfish, Kern County
- [Delonegha Hot Springs, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/delonegha-hot-springs): 112°F source, Roadside, near Bodfish, Kern County
- [Remington Hot Springs, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/remington-hot-springs): Short Walk, near Bodfish, Kern County
- [Miracle Hot Sprs, Hobo Hot Sprs, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/miracle-hot-sprs-hobo-hot-sprs): 119°F source, Roadside, near Bodfish, Kern County
- [Scovern Hot Springs, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/scovern-hot-springs): 133°F source, Roadside, near Lake Isabella, Kern County
- [Yates Hot Springs, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/yates-hot-springs): 100°F source, Short Walk, near Bodfish, Kern County

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Spring (Hot)?**
Spring (Hot) is classified as warm. An exact temperature measurement has not been recorded.

**Where is Spring (Hot) located?**
Spring (Hot) is located in Kern County, California at 2,026 feet elevation, near Bodfish. Coordinates: 35.5360°N, 118.6510°W.

**How do I get to Spring (Hot)?**
Spring (Hot) has Short Walk road access, with the nearest road being China Garden Road (0.2 mi from the road).

**Is Spring (Hot) free to visit?**
Spring (Hot) has Open access. It is managed by US Forest Service.

**Can I camp near Spring (Hot)?**
Yes, Oak Flat Lookout is located nearby (3.2 miles away).

## Sources

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