# Unnamed thermal spring, California

Unnamed thermal spring in California. 80°F (27°C). Short Walk · Public Land. Kern County.

- Page: https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/unnamed-spring-kern-county-1
- Source: Soaking Springs, researched and maintained by Armen Suny
- Updated: 2026-09-14

## Can you soak at this spring?

The water leaves the ground at 80°F, about as warm as a heated pool. It's a short walk from the road. It's on Bureau of Land Management land. We haven't confirmed whether it has a pool or charges a fee.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Source water temperature | 80°F (27°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| Elevation | 3,200 ft |
| Access | Short Walk · Public Land, 0.2 mi from the nearest road (Grand Army of the Republic Highway) |
| Land | Ridgecrest Field Office, Bureau of Land Management |
| County | Kern County |
| Nearest town | Inyokern |
| Coordinates | 35.94000, -117.90300 |
| Best months to soak | December, January, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | Chimney Creek Campground, 10.4 mi |

## About Unnamed thermal spring

An unnamed spring on public land managed by the BLM's Ridgecrest Field Office, in Kern County about twenty miles from Inyokern. The water is 80 degrees, which most people would call lukewarm. A USGS site number is tied to it, meaning the agency has it catalogued. Access is open, and a photograph is on file.

A fifth of a mile or so separates the spring from the nearest highway, and the approach is logged as a short walk. Elevation is a touch over three thousand feet. This is dry country, around eight inches of rain a year, with roughly a foot of snow in an ordinary winter. The land designation reads public and nothing more specific.

The record favors the cold months. Chimney Creek Campground is about ten miles away. Access is open and no fee is recorded. Nothing on file about the water chemistry. The temperature could date from an old survey, so confirm on the ground. Eighty degrees will not warm you on a winter morning.

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Inyokern](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/california/inyokern), 10 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in California](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california)
- [Fumarole, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/fumarole-2): 203°F source, pH 1.5, TDS 2,500 mg/L, Short Walk, near Inyokern, Kern County
- [Devils Kitchen, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/devils-kitchen-1): 207°F source, pH 1.5, TDS 2,500 mg/L, Short Walk, near Inyokern, Kern County
- [Coso Hot Springs, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/coso-hot-springs): 207°F source, pH 1.5, TDS 2,500 mg/L, Short Walk, near Inyokern, Kern County
- [Soda Springs, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/soda-springs-1): 100°F source, Hike, near Lone Pine, Inyo County
- [Dirty Socks Hot Spring, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/dirty-socks-hot-spring): 93°F source, Short Walk, near Lone Pine, Inyo County
- [Jordan Hot Springs, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/jordan-hot-springs): 124°F source, Hike, near Lone Pine, Inyo County

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at ?**
 has a water temperature of 80°F (27°C). This is a warm thermal spring.

**Where is  located?**
 is located in Kern County, California at 3,200 feet elevation, near Inyokern. Coordinates: 35.9400°N, 117.9030°W.

**How do I get to ?**
 has Short Walk road access, with the nearest road being Grand Army of the Republic Highway (0.2 mi from the road).

**Is  free to visit?**
 has Open access. It is managed by Bureau of Land Management.

**Can I camp near ?**
Yes, Chimney Creek Campground is located nearby (10.4 miles away).

## Sources

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