Home / California / El Cajon

Hot Springs Near El Cajon, CA

6 thermal springs within 50 miles · 14 more within 75.8 mi · 79–138°F

32.8017°N, 116.9604°W · Pop. 105,721 · San Diego County
70°F air · Good soaking weather

Visitors to El Cajon, CA will find 6 thermal springs within 50 miles, the nearest being 33.3 miles away. Nearby springs range from 79°F to 138°F.

Researched & maintained by Armen Suny · Updated March 2026

Closest Spring
Vallecitos Spring
33.3 miles away
Hottest Nearby
138°F
Warner Hot Spring
Roadside Springs
14
easy road access
Current Conditions
70°F
NW 3.6 mph 66%
This Afternoon 77° Low 59° Sunny
Monday 79° Low 62° Mostly Sunny
Tuesday 83° Low 66° Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny 4% precip
Wednesday 86° Low 65° Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny 8% precip
Thursday 84° Low 63° Mostly Sunny 1% precip
Data from National Weather Service
Records

Hot Springs Superlatives Near El Cajon

Hottest Nearby
138°F
Warner Hot Spring
San Diego County
Most Mineral-Rich
700 mg/L TDS
Temecula Hot Springs
Riverside County
Highest Elevation
3,600 ft
Unnamed Spring
Riverside County
Closest
33.3 mi
Vallecitos Spring
San Diego County
Location
View larger map → Google Maps →
A Bit Further

More Hot Springs Near El Cajon

Vallecitos Spring
San Diego County, California · Near Pine Valley
79°F Short Walk Open
Warner Hot Spring
San Diego County, California · Near Julian
138°F Roadside
Agua Tibia Spring
San Diego County, California · Near Rainbow
92°F Roadside
Agua Caliente Springs
San Diego County, California · Near Pine Valley
101°F Short Walk Open
Jacumba Hot Springs
Tecate County, California · Near Cereso del Hongo
101°F Roadside
De Luz Warm Springs
San Diego County, California · Near Fallbrook
85°F Roadside
Unnamed Spring
Riverside County, California · Near Anza
Warm Roadside Unknown
Temecula Hot Springs
Riverside County, California · Near Murrieta Hot Springs
116°F Roadside
Murrietta Hot Springs
Riverside County, California · Near Murrieta Hot Springs
132°F Roadside
Spring
Orange County, California · Near San Juan Capistrano
95°F Short Walk
San Juan Hot Springs
Orange County, California · Near Coto De Caza
120°F Short Walk Open
Wrenden Hot Sprs, Elsinore Hot Sprs
Riverside County, California · Near Lake Elsinore
125°F Roadside
Fish Springs
Imperial County, California · Near Desert Shores
90°F Roadside
Soboda Hot Springs
Riverside County, California · Near San Jacinto
102°F Roadside
Gilman Hot Springs
Riverside County, California · Near San Jacinto
117°F Roadside
Lakeview Hot Springs
Riverside County, California · Near Lakeview
100°F Short Walk
Glen Ivy Hot Springs
Riverside County, California · Near El Cerrito
131°F Short Walk
Unnamed Spring
Riverside County, California · Near Lakeview
Warm Roadside Open
Palm Springs (Agua Caliente Spring)
Riverside County, California · Near Palm Springs
104°F Roadside Unknown
Eden Hot Springs
Riverside County, California · Near Lakeview
109°F Roadside
Lodging

Where to Stay Near El Cajon

Hotels & Lodges Booking.com
Cabins & Rentals VRBO
Glamping Hipcamp
RV Rentals Outdoorsy

Some links are affiliate links. We may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

Waterfalls

Waterfalls Near El Cajon

Cedar Creek Falls
Cedar Creek Falls
California
18.6 mi hard 80 ft
WaterfallHikes.com
Mildred Falls
Mildred Falls
California
20.5 mi moderate
WaterfallHikes.com
Green Valley Falls
Green Valley Falls
California
22.9 mi easy
WaterfallHikes.com
The Falls
The Falls
California
24.7 mi moderate
WaterfallHikes.com
Washtub Falls
Washtub Falls
California
27.5 mi moderate
WaterfallHikes.com
Maidenhair Falls
Maidenhair Falls
California
42.5 mi moderate
WaterfallHikes.com

Explore more waterfall hikes in California.

Hot springs with camping near El Cajon

Vallecitos Spring
San Diego County, California · Near Pine Valley
79°F Short Walk Open
Warner Hot Spring
San Diego County, California · Near Julian
138°F Roadside
Agua Tibia Spring
San Diego County, California · Near Rainbow
92°F Roadside
Agua Caliente Springs
San Diego County, California · Near Pine Valley
101°F Short Walk Open
Jacumba Hot Springs
Tecate County, California · Near Cereso del Hongo
101°F Roadside
De Luz Warm Springs
San Diego County, California · Near Fallbrook
85°F Roadside
Unnamed Spring
Riverside County, California · Near Anza
Warm Roadside Unknown
Temecula Hot Springs
Riverside County, California · Near Murrieta Hot Springs
116°F Roadside

Soakable hot springs near El Cajon

Agua Caliente Springs
San Diego County, California · Near Pine Valley
101°F Short Walk Open
Jacumba Hot Springs
Tecate County, California · Near Cereso del Hongo
101°F Roadside
Spring
Orange County, California · Near San Juan Capistrano
95°F Short Walk
Soboda Hot Springs
Riverside County, California · Near San Jacinto
102°F Roadside
Lakeview Hot Springs
Riverside County, California · Near Lakeview
100°F Short Walk
Palm Springs (Agua Caliente Spring)
Riverside County, California · Near Palm Springs
104°F Roadside Unknown
Eden Hot Springs
Riverside County, California · Near Lakeview
109°F Roadside
Explore

More Cities in California

Willows 50 hot springs within 50 mi
McCloud 17 hot springs within 50 mi
Hidden Valley Lake 63 hot springs within 50 mi
San Jacinto 23 hot springs within 50 mi
King City 16 hot springs within 50 mi
Clearlake 61 hot springs within 50 mi
Angwin 62 hot springs within 50 mi
Pine Valley 17 hot springs within 50 mi
Frequently Asked Questions
How many hot springs are near El Cajon, CA?
There are 6 thermal springs within 50 miles of El Cajon, CA. The closest, Vallecitos Spring, is about 33.3 miles away.
Can I soak in a hot spring near El Cajon?
Yes — 3 hot springs within 50 miles of El Cajon have a water temperature in the comfortable 90–115°F soaking range. Jacumba Hot Springs is at 101°F.
Where can I camp near a hot spring near El Cajon?
3 hot springs near El Cajon have a documented campground nearby, such as Burnt Rancheria near Agua Caliente Springs.
What's the hottest hot spring near El Cajon?
Warner Hot Spring is the hottest hot spring near El Cajon, with a water temperature of 138°F.