# Tuscan Springs, California

Tuscan Springs in California. 86°F (30°C). Short Walk. Tehama County.

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

## Can you soak at Tuscan Springs?

The water leaves the ground at 86°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 | 86°F (30°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| Elevation | 887 ft |
| Access | Short Walk, 0.2 mi from the nearest road (Tuscan Springs Road) |
| County | Tehama County |
| Nearest town | Red Bluff |
| Coordinates | 40.23800, -122.11000 |
| Best months to soak | December, January, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | Camp Discovery Group Camp (Red Bluff Recreation Area), 7.4 mi |

## About Tuscan Springs

Tuscan Springs is a group of warm springs in Tehama County about eight miles from Red Bluff. The water is tepid, below body temperature. Tuscan Springs Road leads toward it and the last stretch is on foot. The record does not say who owns the ground or if visitors are allowed.

Low foothills under 900 feet, mild wet winters and almost no snow. The springs sit a few hundred yards from Tuscan Springs Road. Nothing on file for owner, unit or designation. Camp Discovery Group Camp in the Red Bluff Recreation Area is the nearest camp listed, seven and a half miles from the springs.

Wikipedia notes that Tuscan Springs got its name because its borax-laden water was chemically similar to the springs of Tuscany in Italy.

The cold months are the listed best ones. Short walk in from the road. Camp Discovery is a group camp, so check if it takes individuals before you count on it. Nothing is recorded about a fee or public access. The water is mild.

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Red Bluff](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/california/red-bluff), 0 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in California](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california)
- [Morgan Hot Spring, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/morgan-hot-spring): 205°F source, Short Walk, near Chester, Plumas County
- [Mill Creek Springs, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/mill-creek-springs): 150°F source, pH 6.1, TDS 88 mg/L, Short Walk, near Shingletown, Shasta County
- [Sulphur Works, Tophet Hot Springs, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/sulphur-works-tophet-hot-springs): 199°F source, pH 6.1, TDS 88 mg/L, Roadside, near Chester, Plumas County
- [Growler Hot Spring, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/growler-hot-spring): 203°F source, Short Walk, near Chester, Plumas County
- [Stinking Springs, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/stinking-springs-1): 101°F source, Short Walk, near Rancho Tehama Reserve, Tehama County
- [Bumpass Hell, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/bumpass-hell): 199°F source, pH 6.9, TDS 42 mg/L, Short Walk, near Chester, Plumas County

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Tuscan Springs?**
Tuscan Springs has a water temperature of 86°F (30°C). This is a warm thermal spring.

**Where is Tuscan Springs located?**
Tuscan Springs is located in Tehama County, California at 887 feet elevation, near Red Bluff. Coordinates: 40.2380°N, 122.1100°W.

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

**Can I camp near Tuscan Springs?**
Yes, Camp Discovery Group Camp (Red Bluff Recreation Area) is located nearby (7.4 miles away).

## Sources

- USGS thermal springs records, Water Quality Portal lab analyses, OpenStreetMap, Wikipedia/Wikidata, NOAA climate normals
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tuscan_Springs