# Tipton Springs, California

Tipton Springs in California. 70°F (21°C). Short Walk. Lassen County.

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

## Can you soak at Tipton Springs?

The water leaves the ground at 70°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 | 70°F (21°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| Elevation | 4,478 ft |
| Access | Short Walk, 0.2 mi from the nearest road (Karlo Road) |
| County | Lassen County |
| Nearest town | Johnstonville |
| Coordinates | 40.58000, -120.26500 |
| Best months to soak | December, January, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | Ramhorn Springs Campground, 8.9 mi |

## About Tipton Springs

Tipton Springs sits in Lassen County, a bit under twenty-two miles from Johnstonville, off Karlo Road. The water is tepid, seventy degrees, which is warmer than the year's average air temperature and cooler than a bath. The ownership question has no answer on record, and the access entry is likewise empty.

Karlo Road comes within a fifth-mile. High ground at close to 4,500 feet, averaging low fifties across the year. Fourteen inches of precipitation, and around two and a half feet of snow each winter.

The recorded best months are winter ones. Ramhorn Springs Campground is roughly nine miles out. Nobody gets burned by seventy-degree water. No fee appears on record, and no water sample either. Two and a half feet of snow means the short walk may be snowed in through midwinter, the very months the record favors. No owner is on file, so do not assume it is public.

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Susanville](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/california/susanville), 21 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in California](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california)
- [Sellicks Springs, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/sellicks-springs): 72°F source, Short Walk, near Johnstonville, Lassen County
- [Hot Spring, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/hot-spring-lassen-county): 204°F source, Short Walk, near Janesville, Lassen County
- [Wendel Hot Springs, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/wendel-hot-springs): 205°F source, Short Walk, near Janesville, Lassen County
- [Amedee Hot Springs, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/amedee-hot-springs): 203°F source, Roadside, near Janesville, Lassen County
- [High Rock Spring, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/high-rock-spring): 86°F source, Short Walk, near Janesville, Lassen County
- [Fish Springs, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/fish-springs-2): 73°F source, Roadside, near Cold Springs, Washoe County

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Tipton Springs?**
Tipton Springs has a water temperature of 70°F (21°C). This is a warm thermal spring.

**Where is Tipton Springs located?**
Tipton Springs is located in Lassen County, California at 4,478 feet elevation, near Johnstonville. Coordinates: 40.5800°N, 120.2650°W.

**How do I get to Tipton Springs?**
Tipton Springs has Short Walk road access, with the nearest road being Karlo Road (0.2 mi from the road).

**Can I camp near Tipton Springs?**
Yes, Ramhorn Springs Campground is located nearby (8.9 miles away).

## Sources

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