Wheeler Springs

Ventura County, California · Near Meiners Oaks
34.5070°N, 119.2910°W · 1,660 ft
102°F 90°F air 1,660 ft Roadside Camping nearby (1.1 mi)

Wheeler Springs sits under four miles from Meiners Oaks in Ventura County, and the reading attached to it is 102 degrees. That is bath temperature, the range most people want in a soak. Ownership and access are unrecorded, so the question of sitting in it is a separate one. Wheeler Gorge campground is about a mile away.

Location

Roadside, a couple hundred feet off pavement the record leaves unnamed, at modest elevation. Climate is mild: fifteen inches of rain, a trace of snow in a cold year, and the mean sits in the mid sixties. Wheeler Gorge campground is close enough that the spring and the camp could be one trip.

The listed season is December through February. Camp at Wheeler Gorge and cover the mile over. No fee is listed. The water sits well inside comfortable soaking range, so no scalding concern. With no owner and no access status on record, watch for posted signs.

Monthly Climate
53°
Jan
53°
Feb
56°
Mar
61°
Apr
65°
May
73°
Jun
77°
Jul
78°
Aug
75°
Sep
67°
Oct
59°
Nov
52°
Dec
Annual Precip: 14.5 in Annual Snow: 3.2 in
Best Time to Visit
December Air 52°F · Water 102°F · +50° contrast
January Air 53°F · Water 102°F · +49° contrast
February Air 53°F · Water 102°F · +49° contrast
December offers 26°F more contrast than August
Current Conditions
90°F
W 20.9 mph 41%
This Afternoon 92° Low 63° Sunny
Spring is +10° warmer
Saturday 86° Low 60° Sunny
Spring is +16° warmer
Sunday 83° Low 56° Sunny
Spring is +19° warmer
Monday 81° Low 58° Sunny
Spring is +21° warmer
Tuesday 79° Low 56° Sunny
Spring is +23° warmer
Nearby Camping
Nearby Camping
Wheeler Gorge 1.1 mi away

Overview Wheeler Gorge Campground is a great place for families to explore the Los Padres National Forest all year long. Informative tours of the area are led by forest rangers at the nearby visitor center. The campground provides scenic views of a nearby stream, as well as vast mountain vistas.Recreation The Wheeler Gorge Nature Trail begins at the upper end of the campground. It is a relatively short loop that leads through thick vegetation along the creek banks and to a hillside view of th...

Reservable Yes
Reserve on Recreation.gov →
Temperature
102°F
Warm Hot Boiling
Water Temp 102°F (39°C)
Avg Air Temp 64°F
Above Ambient +38°F
Warm air, warm water September
Access
Road Access Roadside
Distance to Road 212 ft
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the water temperature at Wheeler Springs?
Wheeler Springs has a water temperature of 102°F (39°C). This is considered a hot spring, well above body temperature.
Where is Wheeler Springs located?
Wheeler Springs is located in Ventura County, California at 1,660 feet elevation, near Meiners Oaks. Coordinates: 34.5070°N, 119.2910°W.
How do I get to Wheeler Springs?
Wheeler Springs has Roadside road access (212 ft from the road).
Can I camp near Wheeler Springs?
Yes, Wheeler Gorge is located nearby (1.1 miles away).