Hot Springs Near Truckee, California

Hot springs near Truckee split between the Reno and Carson City corridor east of the Sierra crest and the Eastern Sierra south on US-395. The closest is Bowers Mansion Hot Springs, about 25 miles east via I-80 and US-395, a public mineral pool in Washoe County. Steamboat Hot Springs and its Healing Center are about 25 miles east near Reno. Carson Hot Springs is 25 miles southeast near Carson City. Sierra Hot Springs near Sierraville is about 25 miles north via CA-89, a retreat center with a geothermal pool. Grover Hot Springs State Park near Markleeville is about 55 miles south with 148-degree source water cooled to 102 in a state-operated pool. Further on US-395, Fales Hot Springs is a free roadside spring about 90 miles south. Travertine and Buckeye near Bridgeport are both about 100 miles south, free backcountry pools in the Eastern Sierra.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the closest hot spring to Truckee?

Bowers Mansion Hot Springs is about 25 miles east of Truckee via I-80 and US-395 in Washoe County, Nevada, roughly 30 minutes by car. The public pool is open seasonally with day passes. Sierra Hot Springs near Sierraville, about 25 miles north on CA-89, is the closest California option.

Are there free hot springs near Truckee?

Three of the 10 hot springs within 100 miles of Truckee are free. Fales Hot Springs near Sonora Junction is about 90 miles south on US-395. Travertine Hot Springs and Buckeye Hot Springs near Bridgeport are both roughly 100 miles south, free backcountry pools in the Eastern Sierra with no fee or reservation.

How far is Truckee from Grover Hot Springs?

Grover Hot Springs State Park near Markleeville is about 55 miles south of Truckee via CA-89 and CA-88, roughly 75 minutes by car. The state park has a pool at 102 degrees fed by 148-degree source water, with a cold pool alongside. A California state parks day-use fee is required.

Which hot springs near Truckee are good for families?

Grover Hot Springs State Park, about 55 miles south, has a supervised state-operated pool at 102 degrees with changing rooms and picnic areas. Bowers Mansion Hot Springs, roughly 25 miles east, has a public pool open seasonally. Both are developed facilities suitable for families with children.

Can I visit Bridgeport hot springs from Truckee?

Travertine Hot Springs and Buckeye Hot Springs near Bridgeport are about 100 miles south of Truckee via US-395, roughly two hours by car. Both are free backcountry pools on public land with no facilities. Travertine has hilltop pools with valley views, and Buckeye sits along a creek in a forested canyon.