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Hot Springs Near Merced, CA

6 thermal springs within 50 miles · 14 more within 81.3 mi · 70–119°F

37.3057°N, 120.4779°W · Pop. 160,638 · Merced County
86°F air

Visitors to Merced, CA will find 6 thermal springs within 50 miles, the nearest being 34.7 miles away. Nearby springs range from 70°F to 119°F.

Researched & maintained by Armen Suny · Updated March 2026

Closest Spring
Spring In Oneill Forebay
34.7 miles away
Hottest Nearby
119°F
Mercey Hot Springs
Roadside Springs
9
easy road access
Current Conditions
86°F
Clear NW 29.0 mph 33%
Today 101° Low 68° Sunny
Thursday 103° Low 70° Sunny
Friday 103° Low 70° Sunny
Saturday 104° Low 71° Sunny
Sunday 106° Low 69° Sunny
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Hot Springs Superlatives Near Merced

Hottest Nearby
119°F
Mercey Hot Springs
Merced County
Most Mineral-Rich
642 mg/L TDS
Reds Meadow Hot Springs
Mono County
Highest Elevation
7,638 ft
Reds Meadow Hot Springs
Mono County
Closest
34.7 mi
Spring In Oneill Forebay
Merced County
Location
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More Hot Springs Near Merced

Spring In Oneill Forebay
Merced County, California · Near Gustine
70°F Short Walk Open
Iridat Spring
Merced County, California · Near Los Banos
73°F Roadside
Spring
Merced County, California · Near Los Banos
81°F Short Walk
Salt Grass Springs
Stanislaus County, California · Near Patterson
73°F Short Walk
Mercey Hot Springs
Merced County, California · Near South Dos Palos
119°F Roadside
Unnamed Spring
Fresno County, California · Near Firebaugh
75°F Short Walk Open
Lone Tree Mineral Spring
San Joaquin County, California · Near Tracy
73°F Roadside
Gilroy Hot Springs
Santa Clara County, California · Near San Martin
106°F Roadside Open
Valley Springs
Calaveras County, California · Near Valley Springs
75°F Roadside
Sargent Estate Warm Spring
Santa Clara County, California · Near Gilroy
77°F Short Walk
Mineral Springs
Santa Clara County, California · Near East Foothills
84°F Short Walk
Byron Hot Springs
Contra Costa County, California · Near Byron
96°F Short Walk
Unnamed Spring
Mono County, California · Near Mammoth Lakes
95°F Hike Open
Crohare Spring
Alameda County, California · Near Livermore
70°F Short Walk Open
Sulphur Springs
Monterey County, California · Near King City
73°F Roadside
Alameda Warm Springs
Santa Clara County, California · Near Milpitas
80°F Short Walk Open
Reds Meadow Hot Springs
Mono County, California · Near Mammoth Lakes
115°F Roadside Open
Mono Hot Springs
Mono County, California · Near Mammoth Lakes
109°F Roadside Open
Coalinga Mineral Springs
Fresno County, California · Near Coalinga
112°F Roadside Open
Fish Creek Hot Springs
Mono County, California · Near Mammoth Lakes
110°F Hike Open
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Waterfalls

Waterfalls Near Merced

Chinquapin Falls
Chinquapin Falls
California
46.8 mi moderate
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Red Rock Falls
Red Rock Falls
California
47.0 mi moderate
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Corlieu Falls
Corlieu Falls
California
47.5 mi easy 80 ft
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Foresta Falls
Foresta Falls
California
47.6 mi easy
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Little Nellie Falls
Little Nellie Falls
California
47.6 mi moderate
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Finnegan Falls
Finnegan Falls
California
47.9 mi moderate
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Hot springs with camping near Merced

Mercey Hot Springs
Merced County, California · Near South Dos Palos
119°F Roadside
Valley Springs
Calaveras County, California · Near Valley Springs
75°F Roadside
Unnamed Spring
Mono County, California · Near Mammoth Lakes
95°F Hike Open
Sulphur Springs
Monterey County, California · Near King City
73°F Roadside
Reds Meadow Hot Springs
Mono County, California · Near Mammoth Lakes
115°F Roadside Open
Mono Hot Springs
Mono County, California · Near Mammoth Lakes
109°F Roadside Open
Fish Creek Hot Springs
Mono County, California · Near Mammoth Lakes
110°F Hike Open

Soakable hot springs near Merced

Gilroy Hot Springs
Santa Clara County, California · Near San Martin
106°F Roadside Open
Byron Hot Springs
Contra Costa County, California · Near Byron
96°F Short Walk
Unnamed Spring
Mono County, California · Near Mammoth Lakes
95°F Hike Open
Mono Hot Springs
Mono County, California · Near Mammoth Lakes
109°F Roadside Open
Fish Creek Hot Springs
Mono County, California · Near Mammoth Lakes
110°F Hike Open
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many hot springs are near Merced, CA?
There are 6 thermal springs within 50 miles of Merced, CA. The closest, Spring In Oneill Forebay, is about 34.7 miles away.
Where can I camp near a hot spring near Merced?
1 hot spring near Merced has a documented campground nearby, such as Pinnacles Campground near Mercey Hot Springs.
What's the hottest hot spring near Merced?
Mercey Hot Springs is the hottest hot spring near Merced, with a water temperature of 119°F.