Hot Springs Near Arcata, CA

4 thermal springs within 100 miles · 70–101°F

40.8615°N, 124.0758°W · Pop. 18,536 · Humboldt County
58°F air · Good soaking weather

Four springs, none closer than 68 miles, is what the record shows around Arcata. Sulphur Springs is that nearest one, 84°F, roadside, open, up at 2,141 feet. The only one hot enough to soak in is Stinking Springs, 101°F and 83 miles out, a short walk from the road at 1,556 feet. Pinches Spring is cool at 70°F and a bit farther at 86 miles. Jackson Valley Mud Springs measures 80°F, 87 miles away, roadside, with no elevation on file. Sulphur and Stinking are the two with camping.

Closest Spring
Sulphur Springs
67.7 miles away
Hottest Nearby
101°F
Stinking Springs
Roadside Springs
2
easy road access
Current Conditions
58°F
NW 12.4 mph
This Afternoon 64° Low 50° Mostly Cloudy
Sunday 64° Low 52° Areas Of Fog then Cloudy 3% precip
Monday 66° Low 52° Areas Of Fog then Mostly Cloudy
Tuesday 66° Low 51° Areas Of Fog then Partly Sunny
Wednesday 66° Low 51° Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny

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Frequently Asked Questions
How many hot springs are near Arcata, CA?
There are 4 thermal springs within 100 miles of Arcata, CA. The closest, Sulphur Springs, is about 67.7 miles away.
Can I soak in a hot spring near Arcata?
1 hot spring within 100 miles of Arcata has a water temperature in the comfortable 90–115°F soaking range. Stinking Springs is at 101°F.
Where can I camp near a hot spring near Arcata?
2 hot springs near Arcata have a documented campground nearby, such as Post Creek Guard Station near Stinking Springs.
What's the hottest hot spring near Arcata?
Stinking Springs is the hottest hot spring near Arcata, with a water temperature of 101°F.