# Vickers Hot Springs, California

Vickers Hot Springs in California. 124°F (51°C). Roadside · Public Land. Ventura County.

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

## Can you soak at Vickers Hot Springs?

Only once it cools. The water leaves the ground at 124°F, hotter than any hot tub. You can drive right up to it. 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 | 124°F (51°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| Elevation | 1,368 ft |
| Access | Roadside · Public Land, 61 ft from the nearest road (Matilija Canyon Road North) |
| Land | Los Padres National Forest, US Forest Service |
| County | Ventura County |
| Nearest town | Meiners Oaks |
| Coordinates | 34.50200, -119.34600 |
| Best months to soak | December, January, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | HOLIDAY GROUP CAMPGROUND, 4.0 mi |

## About Vickers Hot Springs

Vickers Hot Springs is in Los Padres National Forest, Ventura County, about five miles from Meiners Oaks. The water comes out hot, well above comfortable soaking temperature. Forest Service land, listed as open, sixty feet off Matilija Canyon Road North. This is one of the more looked-for springs in this set, judging by the search traffic it pulls.

Canyon ground around 1,400 feet, dry, with a little snow most years. Matilija Canyon Road North runs within a few dozen feet. National Forest land. Holiday Group Campground is four miles off, the nearest camp on record, and it is a group site.

Best months listed are December through February. Roadside. The water can scald if you go in without testing, so ease in. Camp at Holiday Group Campground if your party is big enough for a group site. Open per the Forest Service, with no fee on record for the spring itself.

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Carpinteria](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/california/carpinteria), 12 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in California](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california)
- [Stingleys Hot Springs, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/stingleys-hot-springs): 123°F source, Short Walk, near Meiners Oaks, Ventura County
- [Matilija Hot Springs, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/matilija-hot-springs-2): Roadside, near Meiners Oaks, Ventura County
- [Matilija Hot Springs, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/matilija-hot-springs-1): 109°F source, Roadside, near Meiners Oaks, Ventura County
- [Wheeler Springs, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/wheeler-springs): 102°F source, Roadside, near Meiners Oaks, Ventura County
- [Boron Spring, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/boron-spring): 72°F source, pH 8.5, Short Walk, near Toro Canyon, Santa Barbara County
- [Agua Caliente Spring, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/agua-caliente-spring-2): 133°F source, Short Walk, near Toro Canyon, Santa Barbara County

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Vickers Hot Springs?**
Vickers Hot Springs has a water temperature of 124°F (51°C). This is considered a hot spring, well above body temperature.

**Where is Vickers Hot Springs located?**
Vickers Hot Springs is located in Ventura County, California at 1,368 feet elevation, near Meiners Oaks. Coordinates: 34.5020°N, 119.3460°W.

**How do I get to Vickers Hot Springs?**
Vickers Hot Springs has Roadside road access, with the nearest road being Matilija Canyon Road North (61 ft from the road).

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

**Can I camp near Vickers Hot Springs?**
Yes, Holiday Group Campground is located nearby (4.0 miles away).

**Is it safe to soak at Vickers Hot Springs?**
With care. At 124°F Vickers Hot Springs is hot enough to need short sessions, fifteen to twenty minutes, and plenty of water. Enter slowly and get out if you feel light-headed.

## Sources

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