# Springs, California

Springs in California. 72°F (22°C). Short Walk · Public Land. Mono County.

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

## Can you soak at Springs?

The water leaves the ground at 72°F, about as warm as a heated pool. It's a short walk from the road. It's on Bureau of Land Management land. 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) |
| pH | 8.4 (Slightly Alkaline) |
| Total dissolved solids | 241 mg/L |
| Elevation | 6,790 ft |
| Access | Short Walk · Public Land, 0.3 mi from the nearest road |
| Land | Bishop Field Office, Bureau of Land Management |
| County | Mono County |
| Nearest town | Mammoth Lakes |
| Coordinates | 37.63500, -118.72000 |
| Best months to soak | February, December, January (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | Crowley Lake Campground, 5.3 mi |

## About Springs

Mono County, near Mammoth Lakes: a public thermal point on Bureau of Land Management ground, tepid at low seventies. The USGS sampled it in the summer of 1988 and found mildly alkaline water with modest dissolved solids. That sample is the whole of what is known about the chemistry, and it is nearly forty years old.

A third of a mile, near enough, off a road the record leaves unnamed, on Bishop Field Office land. Elevation close to 6,800 feet. Winters are long here, with around six feet of snow. The yearly average temperature barely clears the upper forties. Fifteen inches of precipitation.

A USGS site record exists here, including the July 1988 water sample.

Crowley Lake Campground is the closest on file, a little over five miles. February, December and January rate best on record. The water is cool enough that there is no safety issue with heat. Remember the chemistry is from a single old sample and may not describe the water today.

## Water chemistry

Lab sample from 1988-07-09 (Water Quality Portal).

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| pH | 8.4 |
| Total dissolved solids | 241 mg/L |
| Calcium | 11 mg/L |
| Magnesium | 0.49 mg/L |
| Sodium | 59 mg/L |
| Sulfate | 18 mg/L |
| Chloride | 14 mg/L |

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Clovis](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/california/clovis), 77 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in California](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california)
- [Unnamed thermal spring, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/unnamed-spring-mono-county-3): 86°F source, Roadside, near Mammoth Lakes, Mono County
- [Wild Willy's Hot Springs, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/wild-willy-s-hot-springs): 120°F source, pH 7.0, TDS 1,260 mg/L, Short Walk, near Mammoth Lakes, Mono County
- [Hilltop Hot Spring, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/hilltop-hot-spring): 127°F source, pH 7.0, TDS 1,260 mg/L, Roadside, near Mammoth Lakes, Mono County
- [Hot Springs, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/hot-springs-mono-county): 129°F source, pH 7.3, Short Walk, near Mammoth Lakes, Mono County
- [Dehy Hot Spring, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/dehy-hot-spring): 134°F source, pH 7.7, Short Walk, near Mammoth Lakes, Mono County
- [Whitmore Hot Springs, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/whitmore-hot-springs): 95°F source, pH 8.7, Short Walk, near Mammoth Lakes, Mono County

## Questions

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

**Where is Springs located?**
Springs is located in Mono County, California at 6,790 feet elevation, near Mammoth Lakes. Coordinates: 37.6350°N, 118.7200°W.

**How do I get to Springs?**
Springs has Short Walk road access (0.3 mi from the road).

**Is Springs free to visit?**
Springs has Open access. It is managed by Bureau of Land Management.

**Can I camp near Springs?**
Yes, Crowley Lake Campground is located nearby (5.3 miles away).

**What minerals are in the water at Springs?**
Water chemistry analysis shows the presence of pH, Total Dissolved Solids, Calcium, Magnesium, Sodium, Sulfate, Chloride. The pH is 8.4 (slightly alkaline). Total dissolved solids measure 241 mg/L.

## Sources

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