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Hot Springs Near San Marcos, CA

14 thermal springs within 50 miles · 6 more within 59.9 mi · 79–138°F

33.1350°N, 117.1743°W · Pop. 94,360 · San Diego County
80°F air

Visitors to San Marcos, CA will find 14 thermal springs within 50 miles, the nearest being 18.2 miles away. Nearby springs range from 79°F to 138°F.

Researched & maintained by Armen Suny · Updated March 2026

Closest Spring
Agua Tibia Spring
18.2 miles away
Hottest Nearby
138°F
Warner Hot Spring
Roadside Springs
14
easy road access
Current Conditions
80°F
WSW 0.0 mph 48%
This Afternoon 72° Low 58° Sunny
Monday 74° Low 60° Mostly Sunny
Tuesday 77° Low 64° Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny 7% precip
Wednesday 79° Low 63° Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny 10% precip
Thursday 77° Low 61° Mostly Sunny 1% precip
Data from National Weather Service
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Hot Springs Superlatives Near San Marcos

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
18.2 mi
Agua Tibia Spring
San Diego County
Location
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Nearby

Closest Hot Springs

Agua Tibia Spring
San Diego County, California · Near Rainbow
92°F Roadside
De Luz Warm Springs
San Diego County, California · Near Fallbrook
85°F Roadside
A Bit Further

More Hot Springs Near San Marcos

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
Warner Hot Spring
San Diego County, California · Near Julian
138°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
Unnamed Spring
Riverside County, California · Near Anza
Warm Roadside Unknown
Wrenden Hot Sprs, Elsinore Hot Sprs
Riverside County, California · Near Lake Elsinore
125°F Roadside
Vallecitos Spring
San Diego County, California · Near Pine Valley
79°F Short Walk Open
Glen Ivy Hot Springs
Riverside County, California · Near El Cerrito
131°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
Gilman Hot Springs
Riverside County, California · Near San Jacinto
117°F Roadside
Unnamed Spring
Riverside County, California · Near Lakeview
Warm Roadside Open
Agua Caliente Springs
San Diego County, California · Near Pine Valley
101°F Short Walk Open
Eden Hot Springs
Riverside County, California · Near Lakeview
109°F Roadside
Fairview Hot Spring
Orange County, California · Near Costa Mesa
96°F Roadside
Highland Springs
Riverside County, California · Near Cherry Valley
112°F Roadside
Palm Springs (Agua Caliente Spring)
Riverside County, California · Near Palm Springs
104°F Roadside Unknown
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Waterfalls

Waterfalls Near San Marcos

Washtub Falls
Washtub Falls
California
22.6 mi moderate
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Cedar Creek Falls
Cedar Creek Falls
California
27.6 mi hard 80 ft
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Mildred Falls
Mildred Falls
California
27.9 mi moderate
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Green Valley Falls
Green Valley Falls
California
37.9 mi easy
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Maidenhair Falls
Maidenhair Falls
California
43.0 mi moderate
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The Falls
The Falls
California
45.8 mi moderate
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Hot springs with camping near San Marcos

Agua Tibia Spring
San Diego County, California · Near Rainbow
92°F Roadside
De Luz Warm Springs
San Diego County, California · Near Fallbrook
85°F Roadside
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
Warner Hot Spring
San Diego County, California · Near Julian
138°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
Unnamed Spring
Riverside County, California · Near Anza
Warm Roadside Unknown

Soakable hot springs near San Marcos

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
Agua Caliente Springs
San Diego County, California · Near Pine Valley
101°F Short Walk Open
Eden Hot Springs
Riverside County, California · Near Lakeview
109°F Roadside
Fairview Hot Spring
Orange County, California · Near Costa Mesa
96°F Roadside
Palm Springs (Agua Caliente Spring)
Riverside County, California · Near Palm Springs
104°F Roadside Unknown
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many hot springs are near San Marcos, CA?
There are 14 thermal springs within 50 miles of San Marcos, CA. The closest, Agua Tibia Spring, is about 18.2 miles away.
Can I soak in a hot spring near San Marcos?
Yes — 3 hot springs within 50 miles of San Marcos have a water temperature in the comfortable 90–115°F soaking range. Soboda Hot Springs is at 102°F.
Where can I camp near a hot spring near San Marcos?
3 hot springs near San Marcos have a documented campground nearby, such as Wildomar Campground near De Luz Warm Springs.
What's the hottest hot spring near San Marcos?
Warner Hot Spring is the hottest hot spring near San Marcos, with a water temperature of 138°F.