# Wendel Hot Springs, California

Wendel Hot Springs in California. 205°F (96°C). Short Walk. Lassen County.

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

## Can you soak at Wendel Hot Springs?

No. The water at Wendel Hot Springs reaches 205°F, hot enough to scald.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Source water temperature | 205°F (96°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| Elevation | 4,014 ft |
| Access | Short Walk, 520 ft from the nearest road (Antola Road) |
| County | Lassen County |
| Nearest town | Janesville |
| Coordinates | 40.35500, -120.25700 |
| Best months to soak | December, January, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | BLACK MOUNTAIN LOOKOUT, 16.9 mi |

## Soaking safety

**Dangerously Hot, Not Safe for Soaking.** Wendel Hot Springs reaches 205°F, far above safe soaking levels. Contact with this water will cause severe burns. Look for cooled downstream pools or view from a safe distance only.

## About Wendel Hot Springs

Wendel Hot Springs is a scalding spring in Lassen County, about thirteen miles from Janesville. The water comes out near boiling. This is a thermal source to look at, and nothing in the record suggests anywhere to soak. Public access is not entered and the land owner is blank, so who controls the ground is an open question.

Antola Road is the nearest road, a few hundred feet off, so getting to the spring itself is a short walk across whatever lies between. Elevation is about four thousand feet. Winters are cold enough for a couple of feet of snow over the season and rainfall is moderate. Nothing in the file names a land unit or designation.

The record gives December through February as its season. Short walk in from Antola Road. Black Mountain Lookout is the only campground in the file, about seventeen miles away. The main thing is the heat. The water will scald on contact. Keep children and dogs back from the source and do not assume any outflow is cooler until you have tested it. Land ownership is not recorded, so check that you are allowed on the property.

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Susanville](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/california/susanville), 19 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in California](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california)
- [Hot Spring, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/hot-spring-lassen-county): 204°F source, Short Walk, near Janesville, Lassen County
- [Amedee Hot Springs, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/amedee-hot-springs): 203°F source, Roadside, near Janesville, Lassen County
- [Sellicks Springs, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/sellicks-springs): 72°F source, Short Walk, near Johnstonville, Lassen County
- [High Rock Spring, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/high-rock-spring): 86°F source, Short Walk, near Janesville, Lassen County
- [Tipton Springs, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/tipton-springs): 70°F source, Short Walk, near Johnstonville, Lassen County
- [Fish Springs, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/fish-springs-2): 73°F source, Roadside, near Cold Springs, Washoe County

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Wendel Hot Springs?**
Wendel Hot Springs has a water temperature of 205°F (96°C). This is considered a hot spring, well above body temperature.

**Where is Wendel Hot Springs located?**
Wendel Hot Springs is located in Lassen County, California at 4,014 feet elevation, near Janesville. Coordinates: 40.3550°N, 120.2570°W.

**How do I get to Wendel Hot Springs?**
Wendel Hot Springs has Short Walk road access, with the nearest road being Antola Road (520 ft from the road).

**Can I camp near Wendel Hot Springs?**
Yes, Black Mountain Lookout is located nearby (16.9 miles away).

**Is it safe to soak at Wendel Hot Springs?**
No, not at the source. The water at Wendel Hot Springs reaches 205°F, which can cause severe burns within seconds. Look for cooled side pools or downstream stretches, and test with a hand before anything else.

## Sources

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