# Spring, California

Spring in California. 81°F (27°C). Roadside. Modoc County.

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

## Can you soak at Spring?

The water leaves the ground at 81°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 | 81°F (27°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| Elevation | 4,457 ft |
| Access | Roadside, 253 ft from the nearest road |
| County | Modoc County |
| Nearest town | Alturas |
| Coordinates | 41.48400, -120.76400 |
| Best months to soak | December, January, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |

## About Spring

Eleven miles from Alturas in Modoc County, a plain entry on the thermal list: a spring named only Spring, running tepid at around eighty degrees. It sits almost on the road. The ownership line is blank, and so is public access, which means you cannot assume a right to be there.

Classified roadside, and the walk from the road is under a hundred yards. That road has no name on the record. High plateau country here, around 4,500 feet, and cold for California. The yearly average sits near fifty and winters lay down something near four feet of snow. Precipitation runs about eighteen inches.

Midwinter comes out on top for timing, though at this height that means walking in over snow. Tepid water carries no burn risk. Nothing shows up for camping nearby, and no fee is listed. Before going, run down who holds the land, because ownership and permission are both missing.

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Alturas](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/california/alturas), 44 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in California](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california)
- [Essex Springs, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/essex-springs): 91°F source, Roadside, near Alturas, Modoc County
- [Kelly Hot Spring, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/kelly-hot-spring): 198°F source, Short Walk, near Alturas, Modoc County
- [Unnamed thermal spring, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/unnamed-spring-modoc-county-3): 81°F source, Short Walk, near Alturas, Modoc County
- [Unnamed thermal spring, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/unnamed-spring-modoc-county-1): 81°F source, Short Walk, near Alturas, Modoc County
- [Unnamed thermal spring, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/unnamed-spring-modoc-county-2): 72°F source, Short Walk, near Alturas, Modoc County
- [Warm Spring, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/warm-spring-modoc-county-2): 75°F source, Short Walk, near Alturas, Modoc County

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Spring?**
Spring has a water temperature of 81°F (27°C). This is a warm thermal spring.

**Where is Spring located?**
Spring is located in Modoc County, California at 4,457 feet elevation, near Alturas. Coordinates: 41.4840°N, 120.7640°W.

**How do I get to Spring?**
Spring has Roadside road access (253 ft from the road).

## Sources

- USGS thermal springs records, Water Quality Portal lab analyses, OpenStreetMap, Wikipedia/Wikidata, NOAA climate normals
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hot_spring