# Stingleys Hot Springs, California

Stingleys Hot Springs in California. 123°F (51°C). Short Walk. Ventura County.

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

## Can you soak at Stingleys Hot Springs?

Only once it cools. The water leaves the ground at 123°F, hotter than any hot tub. 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 | 123°F (51°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| Elevation | 1,246 ft |
| Access | Short Walk, 435 ft from the nearest road (Matilija Canyon Road North) |
| County | Ventura County |
| Nearest town | Meiners Oaks |
| Coordinates | 34.49800, -119.34100 |
| Best months to soak | December, January, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | HOLIDAY GROUP CAMPGROUND, 3.9 mi |

## About Stingleys Hot Springs

Stingleys Hot Springs is a short way from Matilija Canyon Road North, in Ventura County, with Meiners Oaks about five miles distant. The water is hot, well above body temperature, hot enough that you would want to cool it before getting in. There is no landowner on file and no access ruling, which matters for a spring this close to a road and a town.

Four hundred and some feet from Matilija Canyon Road North. Low foothills elevation, a bit over twelve hundred feet. Mild climate, low sixties on average, fourteen inches of rain and a dusting of snow some years. Holiday Group Campground, the nearest listed, is under four miles from it.

December through February rate best. Nothing on file about a fee. At 123 degrees the source is too hot to soak in directly; test before you touch. Ownership is unrecorded, so be ready for the possibility of private land.

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Carpinteria](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/california/carpinteria), 12 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in California](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california)
- [Vickers Hot Springs, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/vickers-hot-springs): 124°F source, Roadside, near Meiners Oaks, Ventura County
- [Matilija Hot Springs, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/matilija-hot-springs-2): Roadside, near Meiners Oaks, Ventura County
- [Matilija Hot Springs, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/matilija-hot-springs-1): 109°F source, Roadside, near Meiners Oaks, Ventura County
- [Wheeler Springs, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/wheeler-springs): 102°F source, Roadside, near Meiners Oaks, Ventura County
- [Boron Spring, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/boron-spring): 72°F source, pH 8.5, Short Walk, near Toro Canyon, Santa Barbara County
- [Agua Caliente Spring, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/agua-caliente-spring-2): 133°F source, Short Walk, near Toro Canyon, Santa Barbara County

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Stingleys Hot Springs?**
Stingleys Hot Springs has a water temperature of 123°F (51°C). This is considered a hot spring, well above body temperature.

**Where is Stingleys Hot Springs located?**
Stingleys Hot Springs is located in Ventura County, California at 1,246 feet elevation, near Meiners Oaks. Coordinates: 34.4980°N, 119.3410°W.

**How do I get to Stingleys Hot Springs?**
Stingleys Hot Springs has Short Walk road access, with the nearest road being Matilija Canyon Road North (435 ft from the road).

**Can I camp near Stingleys Hot Springs?**
Yes, Holiday Group Campground is located nearby (3.9 miles away).

**Is it safe to soak at Stingleys Hot Springs?**
With care. At 123°F Stingleys Hot Springs is hot enough to need short sessions, fifteen to twenty minutes, and plenty of water. Enter slowly and get out if you feel light-headed.

## Sources

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