Updated September 30, 2026

Hot Springs Near Bishop, California - 19 Within 100 Miles

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Hot springs near Bishop include 19 within 100 miles along the Eastern Sierra. Fourteen are free, from the Long Valley Caldera to Travertine near Bridgeport.
people soaking at developed outdoor hot spring pools with turquoise water at keoughs hot springs in california
Closest Hot Spring
Keough's Hot Springs, California
10 miles from Bishop
Hottest Hot Spring
Hot Creek Geologic Site, California
180 °F
Closest Free Hot Spring
Crowley (Wild Willy's) Hot Spring, California
35 miles from Bishop
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Hot Springs Near Bishop, California

Nineteen hot springs sit within 100 miles of Bishop along the Eastern Sierra and into Nevada. The closest is Keough's Hot Springs, about 10 miles south on US-395, a developed pool with day passes in the Owens Valley. It is the only spring within 25 miles of town. North toward Mammoth Lakes, the Long Valley Caldera adds a dense cluster within 35 miles. Wild Willy's, Shepherd, Crab Cooker, Hilltop, and Whitmore are free pools on the caldera's volcanic plateau. Hot Creek Geologic Site has 180-degree source water, though soaking is restricted. Benton Hot Springs, roughly 35 miles northeast, has private tubs under the stars. East into Nevada, Fish Lake Valley Hot Well is about 45 miles, a free concrete tub in the desert. Further north, Travertine and Buckeye near Bridgeport are about 80 miles, both free backcountry pools with Eastern Sierra views.

Closest Hot Springs to Bishop, California

Frequently Asked Questions

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What is the closest hot spring to Bishop?
Keough's Hot Springs is about 10 miles south of Bishop on US-395, roughly 15 minutes by car. The facility has a large pool and a smaller hot tub fed by natural mineral water with day passes available year-round. It is the only hot spring within 25 miles of Bishop.
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Are there free hot springs near Bishop?
Fourteen of the 19 hot springs within 100 miles of Bishop are free. The closest free cluster is on the Long Valley Caldera about 35 miles north, with Wild Willy's, Shepherd, Crab Cooker, Hilltop, and Whitmore. Travertine and Buckeye near Bridgeport are about 80 miles north. Fish Lake Valley in Nevada is 45 miles east.
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How far is Bishop from the Mammoth Lakes hot springs?
The Long Valley Caldera hot springs near Mammoth Lakes are about 30 to 35 miles north of Bishop on US-395, roughly 35 to 45 minutes by car. Wild Willy's and Shepherd are free pools on the volcanic plateau east of the highway. Keough's south of Bishop and the caldera springs make a natural north-south day loop.
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Which hot springs near Bishop are good for families?
Keough's Hot Springs, 10 miles south on US-395, has a supervised pool with changing rooms and a family atmosphere year-round. Whitmore Hot Springs on the Long Valley Caldera, about 35 miles north, has a public warm pool at 82 degrees. Both are developed facilities with easy road access from Bishop.
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Can I visit Saline Valley hot springs from Bishop?
Palm Spring and Lower Warm Springs in Saline Valley are about 55 miles east of Bishop via Big Pine and the Saline Valley Road, but the drive takes three to four hours on a remote, unpaved desert road through Death Valley National Park. A high-clearance vehicle is strongly recommended and the road can be impassable after storms.

North on US-395, hot springs near Mammoth Lakes overlap with the Long Valley Caldera cluster and Bridgeport corridor about 40 miles from Bishop. South on US-395, hot springs near Ridgecrest add the southern Owens Valley and Kern River corridor roughly 120 miles away.

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