# Warm Spring, California

Warm Spring in California. 75°F (24°C). Short Walk. Modoc County.

- Page: https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/warm-spring-modoc-county-2
- Source: Soaking Springs, researched and maintained by Armen Suny
- Updated: 2026-09-14

## Can you soak at Warm Spring?

The water leaves the ground at 75°F, about as warm as a heated pool. It's a short walk from the road. 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 | 4,404 ft |
| Access | Short Walk, 0.4 mi from the nearest road (County Road 151) |
| County | Modoc County |
| Nearest town | Alturas |
| Coordinates | 41.25200, -120.52100 |
| Best months to soak | December, January, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | Patterson Guard Station, 17.6 mi |

## About Warm Spring

The second Modoc County record called Warm Spring lies closer to Alturas, around 16 miles out, and a bit lower down. At 75 degrees it is tepid, the kind of water you notice is warm when the morning is cold and forget about by noon. Nothing about the owner or access is written down, and no fee either. County Road 151 is the nearest named road.

County Road 151 comes within half a mile, leaving a short walk at the end. The spring sits at roughly 4,400 feet, in country that takes a good 56 inches of snow through a normal winter and stays cool the rest of the time. Rain is modest. Patterson Guard Station is the nearest camping anyone has recorded, and it is nearly eighteen miles away.

Best months on record are the winter three, but those are also the snow months, and County Road 151 may not be plowed where you need it. There is no campground close. No fee on file. Since ownership is blank, assume the land could be private until a sign or a local tells you otherwise.

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Alturas](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/california/alturas), 26 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in California](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california)
- [Springs, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/springs-modoc-county-1): Warm, Short Walk, near Alturas, Modoc County
- [West Valley Reservoir Hot Spring, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/west-valley-reservoir-hot-spring): 171°F source, Short Walk, near Alturas, Modoc County
- [Warm Spring, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/warm-spring-modoc-county-1): 70°F source, Short Walk, near Alturas, Modoc County
- [Unnamed thermal spring, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/unnamed-spring-modoc-county-3): 81°F source, Short Walk, near Alturas, Modoc County
- [Unnamed thermal spring, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/unnamed-spring-modoc-county-2): 72°F source, Short Walk, near Alturas, Modoc County
- [Essex Springs, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/essex-springs): 91°F source, Roadside, near Alturas, Modoc County

## Questions

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

**Where is Warm Spring located?**
Warm Spring is located in Modoc County, California at 4,404 feet elevation, near Alturas. Coordinates: 41.2520°N, 120.5210°W.

**How do I get to Warm Spring?**
Warm Spring has Short Walk road access, with the nearest road being County Road 151 (0.4 mi from the road).

**Can I camp near Warm Spring?**
Yes, Patterson Guard Station is located nearby (17.6 miles away).

## Sources

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