# Vallecitos Spring, California

Vallecitos Spring in California. 79°F (26°C). Short Walk · Public Land. San Diego County.

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

## Can you soak at Vallecitos Spring?

The water leaves the ground at 79°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 | 79°F (26°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| Elevation | 2,000 ft |
| Access | Short Walk · Public Land, 0.2 mi from the nearest road |
| Land | El Centro Field Office, Bureau of Land Management |
| County | San Diego County |
| Nearest town | Pine Valley |
| Coordinates | 32.97000, -116.42300 |
| Best months to soak | December, January, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | HORSE HEAVEN GROUP, 5.8 mi |

## About Vallecitos Spring

Vallecitos Spring is a warm spring on BLM land in San Diego County, about ten miles from Pine Valley, and a USGS thermal site. Tepid water, upper seventies, enough for a wade. The El Centro Field Office lists it as open. There is a photo on file.

Dry country at about 2,000 feet with very little rain, under ten inches, and a trace of snow. Roughly 350 yards of walking from the road, which the mapping leaves unnamed. BLM public land. Horse Heaven group camp is about six miles away.

The USGS carries Vallecitos Spring on its thermal site list.

December through February are listed as best. Short walk in. Horse Heaven is set up as a group camp; solo campers should ask first. No fee recorded. Open BLM land. Water is only warm. The photo on file gives you an idea of what to look for once you are there.

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Ramona](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/california/ramona), 27 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in California](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california)
- [Agua Caliente Springs, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/agua-caliente-springs-2): 101°F source, Short Walk, near Pine Valley, San Diego County
- [Warner Hot Spring, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/warner-hot-spring): 138°F source, pH 6.6, TDS 355 mg/L, Roadside, near Julian, San Diego County
- [Jacumba Hot Springs, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/jacumba-hot-springs): 101°F source, Roadside, near Cereso del Hongo, Tecate County
- [Fish Springs, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/fish-springs-1): 90°F source, Roadside, near Desert Shores, Imperial County
- [Unnamed thermal spring, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/unnamed-spring-riverside-county-1): Warm, pH 9.7, TDS 224 mg/L, Roadside, near Anza, Riverside County
- [Agua Tibia Spring, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/agua-tibia-spring): 92°F source, Roadside, near Rainbow, San Diego County

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Vallecitos Spring?**
Vallecitos Spring has a water temperature of 79°F (26°C). This is a warm thermal spring.

**Where is Vallecitos Spring located?**
Vallecitos Spring is located in San Diego County, California at 2,000 feet elevation, near Pine Valley. Coordinates: 32.9700°N, 116.4230°W.

**How do I get to Vallecitos Spring?**
Vallecitos Spring has Short Walk road access (0.2 mi from the road).

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

**Can I camp near Vallecitos Spring?**
Yes, Horse Heaven Group is located nearby (5.8 miles away).

## Sources

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