# Springs, California

Springs in California. 86°F (30°C). Short Walk · Public Land. Inyo County.

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

## Can you soak at Springs?

The water leaves the ground at 86°F, about as warm as a heated pool. 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 | 86°F (30°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| Elevation | 3,601 ft |
| Access | Short Walk · Public Land, 0.1 mi from the nearest road (Old State Highway) |
| Land | Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, CITY |
| County | Inyo County |
| Nearest town | Lone Pine |
| Coordinates | 36.49500, -117.89300 |
| Best months to soak | December, January, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | Tuttle Creek Campground, 13.9 mi |

## About Springs

Listed only as Springs, this unnamed thermal point in Inyo County sits on land the city of Los Angeles holds through its water and power department, about twelve miles from Lone Pine. The water is warm, a little below what most people want for a soak. The record marks access open. The Old State Highway passes within a couple hundred yards.

Thirty-six hundred feet, in dry country that sees about ten inches of rain and some snow most winters. Walk in from the Old State Highway, under two hundred yards, on city-owned ground, the Los Angeles water agency's holdings. Tuttle Creek Campground is fourteen miles off. The file has no more to say about the surroundings than that.

The months on file run December through February. Snow is possible in those months. Access, per the record, is open. Tuttle Creek is the camping, fourteen miles. The water is warm, short of hot, so bring no expectations of a hot soak. No fee is listed.

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Lone Pine](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/california/lone-pine), 12 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in California](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california)
- [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
- [Little Hunter Canyon Springs, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/little-hunter-canyon-springs): 81°F source, Short Walk, near Lone Pine, Inyo County
- [Lower Warm Springs, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/lower-warm-springs): 110°F source, Backcountry, near Lone Pine, Inyo County
- [Palm Spring, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/palm-spring): 120°F source, Backcountry, near Lone Pine, Inyo County
- [Upper Warm Spring, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/upper-warm-spring-1): Warm, Backcountry, near Lone Pine, Inyo 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 Springs?**
Springs has a water temperature of 86°F (30°C). This is a warm thermal spring.

**Where is Springs located?**
Springs is located in Inyo County, California at 3,601 feet elevation, near Lone Pine. Coordinates: 36.4950°N, 117.8930°W.

**How do I get to Springs?**
Springs has Short Walk road access, with the nearest road being Old State Highway (0.1 mi from the road).

**Is Springs free to visit?**
Springs has Open access. It is managed by CITY.

**Can I camp near Springs?**
Yes, Tuttle Creek Campground is located nearby (13.9 miles away).

## Sources

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