# Unnamed thermal spring, California

Unnamed thermal spring in California. 95°F (35°C). Hike · Public Land. Mono County.

- Page: https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/unnamed-spring-mono-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 95°F, a comfortable soaking temperature. Reaching it takes a hike. 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 | 95°F (35°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| Elevation | 5,585 ft |
| Access | Hike · Public Land, 1.5 mi from the nearest road |
| Land | Sierra National Forest, US Forest Service |
| County | Mono County |
| Nearest town | Mammoth Lakes |
| Coordinates | 37.41300, -119.13900 |
| Best months to soak | December, February, January (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | VERMILLION, 7.3 mi |

## About Unnamed thermal spring

This unnamed thermal point sits in Sierra National Forest, in Mono County, seventeen miles from Mammoth Lakes. The water is soaking warm, a touch below body heat. It is a hike in, a mile and a half or so, on Forest Service land that the agency lists as open. Warm water at the end of a walk, on open ground, is a decent proposition.

High country around 5,600 feet with very heavy snow, around 175 inches a year, and a wet climate for the range. The hike is a mile and a half, and the record gives no road name. National Forest land. Vermillion is the nearest listed campground, about seven miles away.

Our record lists winter as the best months, but with that much snow expect the road to stay closed for much of it. Hike access. Camp at Vermillion. No fee recorded. The Forest Service lists this as open. Soaking warm water, the kind that feels good after a walk in.

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Clovis](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/california/clovis), 50 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in California](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california)
- [Mono Hot Springs, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/mono-hot-springs): 109°F source, Roadside, near Mammoth Lakes, Mono County
- [Fish Creek Hot Springs, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/fish-creek-hot-springs): 110°F source, pH 6.7, TDS 378 mg/L, Hike, near Mammoth Lakes, Mono County
- [Reds Meadow Hot Springs, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/reds-meadow-hot-springs): 115°F source, pH 6.7, TDS 642 mg/L, Roadside, near Mammoth Lakes, Mono County
- [Fumaroles, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/fumaroles-1): Hot, Short Walk, near Mammoth Lakes, Mono County
- [Blaney Meadows Hot Springs, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/blaney-meadows-hot-springs): 109°F source, Short Walk, near Mammoth Lakes, Mono County
- [Unnamed thermal spring, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/unnamed-spring-mono-county-2): 72°F source, pH 7.5, TDS 1,100 mg/L, Roadside, near Mammoth Lakes, Mono County

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at ?**
 has a water temperature of 95°F (35°C). This is a warm thermal spring.

**Where is  located?**
 is located in Mono County, California at 5,585 feet elevation, near Mammoth Lakes. Coordinates: 37.4130°N, 119.1390°W.

**How do I get to ?**
 has Hike road access (1.5 mi from the road).

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

**Can I camp near ?**
Yes, Vermillion is located nearby (7.3 miles away).

## Sources

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