Updated October 9, 2026

Hot Springs Near Riverside, California - 27 Within 75 Miles

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Hot springs near Riverside include 27 within 75 miles, from Glen Ivy south of town to Deep Creek in the San Bernardino mountains and 22 resorts in Desert Hot Springs.
Outdoor developed hot spring pools surrounded by vegetation in a resort setting at aqua soleil hotel in california
Closest Hot Spring
Glen Ivy Hot Springs, California
20 miles from Riverside
Hottest Hot Spring
Two Bunch Palms, California
148 °F
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Hot Springs Near Riverside, California

Twenty-seven hot springs sit within 75 miles of Riverside, anchored by three distinct corridors. The closest is Glen Ivy Hot Springs, about 20 miles south on I-15 near Temescal Canyon, a day spa with mineral pools, mud baths, and a grotto in a resort setting. Deep Creek Hot Springs in the San Bernardino National Forest, roughly 30 miles northeast, is a backcountry soak along Deep Creek reached by a trail from Bowen Ranch or Lake Arrowhead. South toward Temecula, Murrieta Hot Springs Resort is about 35 miles with a pool at a conference and retreat facility. East across the San Gorgonio Pass, Desert Hot Springs adds 22 mineral spa resorts within a few miles of each other, all tapping a geothermal aquifer at about 55 miles from Riverside. The cluster includes Two Bunch Palms with 148-degree source water. Warner Hot Springs, roughly 65 miles southeast, is a resort in the backcountry mountains east of Temecula.

Closest Hot Springs to Riverside, California

Frequently Asked Questions

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What is the closest hot spring to Riverside?
Glen Ivy Hot Springs is about 20 miles south of Riverside on I-15 near Temescal Canyon, roughly 25 minutes by car. The day spa has mineral pools, mud baths, and a grotto with admission passes. It is the closest developed hot spring to the Inland Empire and accepts walk-in visitors year-round.
2
Are there free hot springs near Riverside?
None of the 27 hot springs within 75 miles of Riverside are listed as free. Deep Creek Hot Springs in the San Bernardino National Forest, about 30 miles northeast, is a backcountry soak on public land, though a parking fee or Adventure Pass applies at the trailhead. All other options require admission or resort fees.
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How far is Riverside from Desert Hot Springs?
Desert Hot Springs is about 55 miles east of Riverside via I-10 through the San Gorgonio Pass, roughly one hour by car. The city has 22 mineral spa resorts tapping a geothermal aquifer, from boutique retreats like Two Bunch Palms and Sagewater to family options like Sam's Family Spa and Miracle Springs.
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Which hot springs near Riverside are good for families?
Glen Ivy Hot Springs, about 20 miles south, has a day spa with pools and activities in a resort setting. Sam's Family Spa in Desert Hot Springs, roughly 55 miles east, has a large pool with a family atmosphere and day passes. Miracle Springs Resort in Desert Hot Springs has a pool complex with multiple temperatures.
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Can I hike to Deep Creek Hot Springs from Riverside?
Deep Creek Hot Springs in the San Bernardino National Forest is about 30 miles northeast of Riverside by straight line but roughly 45 miles by road to the trailhead near Lake Arrowhead or Bowen Ranch, about one hour by car. The hike is roughly 3 miles one way from the Bowen Ranch side to pools along the creek.

East on I-10, hot springs near Desert Hot Springs center the same 22-resort cluster from the Coachella Valley side about 55 miles from Riverside. West on I-10, hot springs near Los Angeles share Glen Ivy and Beverly Hot Springs and add the Santa Barbara coast corridor roughly 60 miles away.

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