# Valley Springs, California

Valley Springs in California. 75°F (24°C). Roadside. Calaveras County.

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

## Can you soak at Valley Springs?

The water leaves the ground at 75°F, about as warm as a heated pool. You can drive right up to it. We haven't confirmed whether it has a pool or charges a fee.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Source water temperature | 75°F (24°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| Elevation | 657 ft |
| Access | Roadside, 21 ft from the nearest road |
| County | Calaveras County |
| Nearest town | Valley Springs |
| Coordinates | 38.19200, -120.82700 |
| Best months to soak | December, January, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | OAK KNOLL CAMPGROUND, 1.4 mi |

## About Valley Springs

Valley Springs is a tepid spring in Calaveras County, less than two miles outside the town that shares its name. The water is in the mid-seventies. It is right at the roadside, and Oak Knoll Campground is close by. Who owns it and if the public can go in are unrecorded. A photo is on file, which helps a little with knowing what you are looking for.

Low foothills at about 650 feet, wet winters, hardly any snow. Twenty-one feet from the roadway, which is unnamed in the record. No agency claims it in our data. Oak Knoll Campground lies a mile and a bit away, which is closer than most camps in this set.

the record points to winter. Roadside. Camp at Oak Knoll. No fee or access status on file. Tepid water, so this is a look-and-see spot. Sort out ownership before you go, since the town is right there and somebody will know.

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Stockton](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/california/stockton), 30 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in California](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california)
- [Byron Hot Springs, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/byron-hot-springs): 96°F source, Short Walk, near Byron, Contra Costa County
- [Lone Tree Mineral Spring, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/lone-tree-mineral-spring): 73°F source, Roadside, near Tracy, San Joaquin County
- [Salt Grass Springs, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/salt-grass-springs): 73°F source, Short Walk, near Patterson, Stanislaus County
- [Unnamed thermal spring, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/unnamed-spring-contra-costa-county): 70°F source, Roadside, near Clayton, Contra Costa County
- [Myers Warm Spring, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/myers-warm-spring): 75°F source, pH 5.9, TDS 40 mg/L, Roadside, near South Lake Tahoe, El Dorado County
- [Grovers Hot Springs, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/grovers-hot-springs): 147°F source, Short Walk, near Gardnerville Ranchos, Douglas County

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Valley Springs?**
Valley Springs has a water temperature of 75°F (24°C). This is a warm thermal spring.

**Where is Valley Springs located?**
Valley Springs is located in Calaveras County, California at 657 feet elevation, near Valley Springs. Coordinates: 38.1920°N, 120.8270°W.

**How do I get to Valley Springs?**
Valley Springs has Roadside road access (21 ft from the road).

**Can I camp near Valley Springs?**
Yes, Oak Knoll Campground is located nearby (1.4 miles away).

## Sources

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