# Ward Spring, California

Ward Spring in California. 70°F (21°C). Roadside. Tulare County.

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

## Can you soak at Ward Spring?

The water leaves the ground at 70°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 | 70°F (21°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| Elevation | 2,006 ft |
| Access | Roadside, 64 ft from the nearest road (Cow Mountain Road) |
| County | Tulare County |
| Nearest town | East Porterville |
| Coordinates | 36.11700, -118.77600 |
| Best months to soak | December, January, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | North Tule Campground, 7.2 mi |

## About Ward Spring

Ward Spring, a tepid spring in Tulare County, sits about twelve miles from East Porterville, off Cow Mountain Road. The water is around seventy degrees, barely warm to the touch. Owner and access are not on record. There is no photo and no chemistry, so this is a point on a map with a temperature attached.

Foothills around 2,000 feet, with a moderate snow load in winter, around 35 inches, and dry the rest of the year. Cow Mountain Road passes within about sixty feet. No land manager listed. North Tule Campground is seven miles away, the only camp tied to this record.

the record says winter, though the snow here can get in the way. Roadside off Cow Mountain Road. Camp at North Tule. No fee recorded, and nothing under owner or access. Barely warm water, so nobody is driving out here for a soak. With no chemistry and no photo on file, the temperature is the only thing the record can vouch for.

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Porterville](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/california/porterville), 15 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in California](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california)
- [Soda Spring, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/soda-spring-2): 72°F source, Roadside, near East Porterville, Tulare County
- [California Hot Springs, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/california-hot-springs): 122°F source, Roadside, near Alta Sierra, Kern County
- [Jordan Hot Springs, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/jordan-hot-springs): 124°F source, Hike, near Lone Pine, Inyo County
- [Kern Hot Spring, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/kern-hot-spring): 109°F source, Backcountry, near Lone Pine, Inyo County
- [Hot Spring, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/hot-spring-kern-county): 113°F source, Short Walk, near Kernville, Kern County
- [Soda Springs, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/soda-springs-1): 100°F source, Hike, near Lone Pine, Inyo County

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Ward Spring?**
Ward Spring has a water temperature of 70°F (21°C). This is a warm thermal spring.

**Where is Ward Spring located?**
Ward Spring is located in Tulare County, California at 2,006 feet elevation, near East Porterville. Coordinates: 36.1170°N, 118.7760°W.

**How do I get to Ward Spring?**
Ward Spring has Roadside road access, with the nearest road being Cow Mountain Road (64 ft from the road).

**Can I camp near Ward Spring?**
Yes, North Tule Campground is located nearby (7.2 miles away).

## Sources

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