Hot Springs Near Mammoth Lakes, California

Fifteen hot springs sit within 75 miles of Mammoth Lakes, with the densest cluster on the Long Valley Caldera east of town. Hot Creek Geologic Site, about 10 miles southeast, has 180-degree source water in a volcanic creek, though soaking has been restricted due to temperature fluctuations. Shepherd, Crab Cooker, Hilltop, and Crowley (Wild Willy's) are free backcountry pools within 11 miles on the caldera's volcanic plateau. Whitmore Hot Springs, roughly 10 miles east, has a public warm pool at 82 degrees. South on US-395, Keough's Hot Springs near Bishop is about 45 miles with a developed pool. North toward Bridgeport, Travertine and Buckeye Hot Springs are about 45 miles, both free backcountry pools. Benton Hot Springs, roughly 30 miles east, is a small resort with private tubs under the stars. Fish Lake Valley Hot Well in Nevada is about 60 miles east, a free concrete tub in the desert.