# The Geysers, California

The Geysers in California. 214°F (101°C). Short Walk. Lake County.

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

## Can you soak at The Geysers?

No. The water at The Geysers reaches 214°F, hot enough to scald.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Source water temperature | 214°F (101°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| Elevation | 1,565 ft |
| Access | Short Walk, 0.1 mi from the nearest road (Big Geysers Road) |
| County | Lake County |
| Nearest town | Cobb |
| Coordinates | 38.80200, -122.81000 |
| Best months to soak | January, December, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | WARM SPRINGS REC AREA, 11.7 mi |

## Soaking safety

**Geyser: Not a Soaking Spring.** The Geysers is a geyser, not a traditional hot spring. These geothermal features can be extremely dangerous. Boiling water, toxic gases, and unstable ground are common hazards. Do not attempt to soak.

## About The Geysers

The Geysers, in Lake County five miles from Cobb, is a boiling thermal feature, 214 degrees in the record, above the boiling point of water at sea level. Nobody soaks in this. It is a thing to see from a distance, if you can get to it at all: no landowner appears on record, and nothing says the public may enter.

Big Geysers Road passes within a tenth of a mile. Elevation a bit over fifteen hundred feet. Precipitation totals thirty-four inches annually; snow barely registers, a couple of inches. Sixty degrees is the average across the year.

January, December, February lead the record. For camping, the record lists Warm Springs Rec Area a dozen miles away. The water is boiling and will cause severe burns on contact. Stay well back. The temperature alone rules out any soaking use of the source itself. Access is unknown; the road name on file does not imply a right to walk in.

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Cobb](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/california/cobb), 6 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in California](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california)
- [Sulphur Creek, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/sulphur-creek): 120°F source, Roadside, near Cobb, Lake County
- [Unnamed thermal spring, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/unnamed-spring-lake-county-4): 120°F source, Short Walk, near Cobb, Lake County
- [Little Geysers, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/little-geysers): 210°F source, Short Walk, near Cobb, Lake County
- [Gordon Warm Springs, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/gordon-warm-springs): 97°F source, Roadside, near Cobb, Lake County
- [Castle Rock Springs, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/castle-rock-springs): 163°F source, Roadside, near Cobb, Lake County
- [Anderson Springs, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/anderson-springs-1): 108°F source, Roadside, near Cobb, Lake County

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at The Geysers?**
The Geysers has a water temperature of 214°F (101°C). This is considered a hot spring, well above body temperature.

**Where is The Geysers located?**
The Geysers is located in Lake County, California at 1,565 feet elevation, near Cobb. Coordinates: 38.8020°N, 122.8100°W.

**How do I get to The Geysers?**
The Geysers has Short Walk road access, with the nearest road being Big Geysers Road (0.1 mi from the road).

**Can I camp near The Geysers?**
Yes, Warm Springs Rec Area is located nearby (11.7 miles away).

**Is it safe to soak at The Geysers?**
No, not at the source. The water at The Geysers reaches 214°F, which can cause severe burns within seconds. Look for cooled side pools or downstream stretches, and test with a hand before anything else.

## Sources

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