# Sulphur Springs, California

Sulphur Springs in California. 84°F (29°C). Roadside · Public Land. Siskiyou County.

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

## Can you soak at Sulphur Springs?

The water leaves the ground at 84°F, about as warm as a heated pool. You can drive right up to it. 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 | 84°F (29°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| Elevation | 2,141 ft |
| Access | Roadside · Public Land, 196 ft from the nearest road (Elk Creek Road) |
| Land | Klamath National Forest, US Forest Service |
| County | Siskiyou County |
| Nearest town | Happy Camp |
| Coordinates | 41.65900, -123.31900 |
| Best months to soak | December, January, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | CURLY JACK CAMPGROUND, 9.5 mi |

## About Sulphur Springs

Sulphur Springs in Siskiyou County is a warm seep on Klamath National Forest land, open to the public, eleven miles out of Happy Camp. The water is lukewarm, below body temperature, so a dip will feel like a cool bath. It lies a couple hundred feet from Elk Creek Road.

Mid-elevation forest around 2,100 feet, with heavy winter rain and a serious snow load, something like 78 inches a year. Elk Creek Road passes within a short walk. The Forest Service manages the land and lists it as open. Curly Jack Campground is the nearest camp, around nine and a half miles off.

December through February come up as the best months, an odd pairing with the snow here, so check that Elk Creek Road is passable first. Roadside access. Camp at Curly Jack if you want to stay over. No fee is recorded. The water is on the cool side for soaking, so set expectations.

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Montague](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/california/montague), 52 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in California](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california)
- [Jackson Hot Springs, OR](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon/jackson-hot-springs): 95°F source, pH 9.3, TDS 312 mg/L, Roadside, near Ashland, Jackson County
- [Bogus Soda Springs, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/bogus-soda-springs): 76°F source, Short Walk, near Montague, Siskiyou County
- [Hot Spring, Fumaroles, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/hot-spring-fumaroles): 183°F source, Hike, near Mount Shasta, Siskiyou County
- [Klamath Hot Spring, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/klamath-hot-spring): 156°F source, Roadside, near Montague, Siskiyou County
- [Hunt Hot Spring, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/hunt-hot-spring): 136°F source, Short Walk, near McCloud, Siskiyou County
- [Howard Holiday, OR](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/oregon/howard-holiday): 77°F source, Short Walk, near Klamath Falls, Klamath County

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Sulphur Springs?**
Sulphur Springs has a water temperature of 84°F (29°C). This is a warm thermal spring.

**Where is Sulphur Springs located?**
Sulphur Springs is located in Siskiyou County, California at 2,141 feet elevation, near Happy Camp. Coordinates: 41.6590°N, 123.3190°W.

**How do I get to Sulphur Springs?**
Sulphur Springs has Roadside road access, with the nearest road being Elk Creek Road (196 ft from the road).

**Is Sulphur Springs free to visit?**
Sulphur Springs has Open access. It is managed by US Forest Service.

**Can I camp near Sulphur Springs?**
Yes, Curly Jack Campground is located nearby (9.5 miles away).

## Sources

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