# Warm Spring, Hot Spring, California

Warm Spring, Hot Spring in California. 108°F (42°C). Short Walk · Public Land. San Bernardino County.

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

## Can you soak at Warm Spring, Hot Spring?

The water leaves the ground at 108°F, a comfortable soaking temperature. It's a short walk from the road. 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 | 108°F (42°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| pH | 8.2 (Slightly Alkaline) |
| Total dissolved solids | 352 mg/L |
| Elevation | 3,520 ft |
| Access | Short Walk · Public Land, 0.2 mi from the nearest road (3N67/3N59) |
| Land | San Bernardino National Forest, US Forest Service |
| County | San Bernardino County |
| Nearest town | Lake Arrowhead |
| Coordinates | 34.34000, -117.17300 |
| Best months to soak | December, January, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | NORTH SHORE (CA), 5.1 mi |

## About Warm Spring, Hot Spring

Warm Spring, Hot Spring, is the USGS label for a hot spring in San Bernardino National Forest about six miles from Lake Arrowhead. The water is at the top of the soaking range, near bath-hot. Forest Service land, listed open, about a thousand feet off forest roads 3N67 and 3N59. Water chemistry on file from 1992.

Mountains at roughly 3,500 feet, dry, with light snow. The nearest roads are the forest routes 3N67/3N59. National Forest land. The 1992 sample showed mildly alkaline water that runs low in dissolved solids; sodium and sulfate show up in the listed constituents. North Shore campground is about five miles away.

The Wikipedia article attached to this record is for Deep Creek Hot Springs, which it places in the northern Mojave Desert section of the San Bernardino National Forest near Hesperia. the record here does not confirm this point is the same spring. A USGS sample dates from July 1992.

On paper the best time is winter, and snow is light. Short walk. Camp at North Shore. No fee recorded. Test the water first; it runs hot. The chemistry is over thirty years old.

## Water chemistry

Lab sample from 1992-07-03 (Water Quality Portal).

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| pH | 8.2 |
| Total dissolved solids | 352 mg/L |
| Calcium | 19 mg/L |
| Magnesium | 1.5 mg/L |
| Sodium | 85 mg/L |
| Sulfate | 150 mg/L |
| Chloride | 15 mg/L |

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Lake Arrowhead](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/california/lake-arrowhead), 0 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in California](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california)
- [Arrowhead Springs, Waterman Hot Spr, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/arrowhead-springs-waterman-hot-spr): 194°F source, Roadside, near Crestline, San Bernardino County
- [Unnamed thermal spring, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/unnamed-spring-san-bernardino-county): 90°F source, Short Walk, near Mentone, San Bernardino County
- [Tylers Bath Spring, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/tylers-bath-spring): 92°F source, pH 7.9, TDS 330 mg/L, Short Walk, near Fontana, San Bernardino County
- [Pan Hot Springs, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/pan-hot-springs): 88°F source, Short Walk, near Big Bear City, San Bernardino County
- [Highland Springs, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/highland-springs-1): 112°F source, Roadside, near Cherry Valley, Riverside County
- [Eden Hot Springs, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/eden-hot-springs): 109°F source, Roadside, near Lakeview, Riverside County

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Warm Spring, Hot Spring?**
Warm Spring, Hot Spring has a water temperature of 108°F (42°C). This is considered a hot spring, well above body temperature.

**Where is Warm Spring, Hot Spring located?**
Warm Spring, Hot Spring is located in San Bernardino County, California at 3,520 feet elevation, near Lake Arrowhead. Coordinates: 34.3400°N, 117.1730°W.

**How do I get to Warm Spring, Hot Spring?**
Warm Spring, Hot Spring has Short Walk road access, with the nearest road being 3N67/3N59 (0.2 mi from the road).

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

**Can I camp near Warm Spring, Hot Spring?**
Yes, North Shore (Ca) is located nearby (5.1 miles away).

**What minerals are in the water at Warm Spring, Hot Spring?**
Water chemistry analysis shows the presence of pH, Total Dissolved Solids, Calcium, Magnesium, Sodium, Sulfate, Chloride. The pH is 8.2 (slightly alkaline). Total dissolved solids measure 352 mg/L.

## Sources

- USGS thermal springs records, Water Quality Portal lab analyses, OpenStreetMap, Wikipedia/Wikidata, NOAA climate normals
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deep_Creek_Hot_Springs