# Wheeler Springs, California

Wheeler Springs in California. 102°F (39°C). Roadside. Ventura County.

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

## Can you soak at Wheeler Springs?

The water leaves the ground at 102°F, a comfortable soaking temperature. 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 | 102°F (39°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| Elevation | 1,660 ft |
| Access | Roadside, 212 ft from the nearest road |
| County | Ventura County |
| Nearest town | Meiners Oaks |
| Coordinates | 34.50700, -119.29100 |
| Best months to soak | December, January, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | WHEELER GORGE, 1.1 mi |

## About Wheeler Springs

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.

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.

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Carpinteria](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/california/carpinteria), 15 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in California](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california)
- [Matilija Hot Springs, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/matilija-hot-springs-2): Roadside, near Meiners Oaks, Ventura County
- [Matilija Hot Springs, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/matilija-hot-springs-1): 109°F source, Roadside, near Meiners Oaks, Ventura County
- [Stingleys Hot Springs, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/stingleys-hot-springs): 123°F source, Short Walk, near Meiners Oaks, Ventura County
- [Vickers Hot Springs, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/vickers-hot-springs): 124°F source, Roadside, near Meiners Oaks, Ventura County
- [Willett Hot Springs, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/willett-hot-springs-2): Hike, near Fillmore, Ventura County
- [Willett Hot Springs, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/willett-hot-springs-1): 108°F source, Hike, near Fillmore, Ventura County

## 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).

## Sources

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