Hot springs in California

California hot springs: find the best soaks from Sierra foothills and desert oases to coastal spa towns, with access details, reservations, and seasonal closure notes.

Map of hot springs in California

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Hot springs in California

Willett Hot Springs, California.

Willett Hot Springs, California

Backcountry hot spring near Ojai in the Sespe Wilderness. Concrete tub at 100 degrees, 9.5 miles from the Piedra Blanca Trailhead. Free camping nearby.
34.5758222
-119.0509373
Willett Hot Springs, California
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Wilbur Hot Springs, California.

Wilbur Hot Springs, California

Off-grid hot spring resort near Williams on an 1,800-acre nature preserve. Silent soaking flumes, no WiFi or cell service, reservations required. Age 13 min.
39.0388233
-122.4208782
Wilbur Hot Springs, California
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Whitmore Hot Springs, California

Whitmore Hot Springs, California

Free natural soaking tub near Mammoth Lakes in the Long Valley Caldera. Rock-lined tub steps from BLM parking at 100 to 104 degrees with Sierra Nevada views.
37.6325
-118.81139
Whitmore Hot Springs, California
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Vichy Springs Resort, California.

Vichy Springs Resort, California

Historic 1854 mineral spring resort near Ukiah with the only naturally carbonated baths in North America. No chlorine used. Day use and overnight stays.
39.1668208
-123.1586883
Vichy Springs Resort, California
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Two Bunch Palms, California.

Two Bunch Palms, California

Adults-only wellness resort in Desert Hot Springs with The Grotto, a 600-year-old mineral spring. 77 acres, five pools, spa, and yoga dome near Palm Springs.
33.9485163
-116.4883381
Two Bunch Palms, California
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Travertine Hot Springs, California

Travertine Hot Springs, California

Free undeveloped hot spring near Bridgeport on the Eastern Sierra with tiered pools on travertine terraces and panoramic Sierra Nevada views. No fee.
38.2458651
-119.2054099
Travertine Hot Springs, California
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The Spring Resort & Spa, California

The Spring Resort & Spa, California

Adults-only mineral spring resort near Palm Springs with three geothermal pools, Finnish sauna, and over 30 spa treatments. Desert Hot Springs, minimum age 18
33.955694
-116.4825848
The Spring Resort & Spa, California
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The Spa at Séc-he, California.

The Spa at Sec-he, California

Tribally owned day spa in downtown Palm Springs built over the Agua Caliente Hot Mineral Spring. Day pass includes 22 private mineral baths and outdoor pools.
33.8233713
-116.5443022
The Spa at Sec-he, California
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Tecopa Palms Therapeutic Hot Springs Resort, California.

Tecopa Palms Therapeutic Hot Springs Resort, California

Family-oriented mineral spring resort in Tecopa with three private chemical-free hot mineral pool rooms, RV and tent camping, and cabins near Death Valley.
35.8770393
-116.2315921
Tecopa Palms Therapeutic Hot Springs Resort, California
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Sykes Hot Springs, California

Sykes Hot Springs, California

Remote wilderness hot spring in the Ventana Wilderness near Big Sur. Natural pools beside the Big Sur River, reached by a strenuous 9 to 10 mile one-way hike.
36.2515153
-121.6899884
Sykes Hot Springs, California
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Sycamore Mineral Springs Resort & Spa, California.

Sycamore Mineral Springs Resort & Spa, California

Mineral spring resort near San Luis Obispo with 24 private outdoor hillside hot tubs, an Oasis Waterfall Lagoon, in-room mineral tubs, and a full-service spa.
35.1859538
-120.712474
Sycamore Mineral Springs Resort & Spa, California
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Sulphur Works, California

Sulphur Works, California

Wheelchair-accessible hydrothermal viewing area in Lassen Volcanic National Park with mud pots, steam vents, and fumaroles. Observation only, no soaking.
40.4494651
-121.5345708
Sulphur Works, California
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Sierra Hot Springs, California.

Sierra Hot Springs, California

Nonprofit clothing-optional retreat center near Sierraville with four soaking areas, a geodesic Temple Dome, cold plunges, and 700 acres of alpine land.
39.5755
-120.3482111
Sierra Hot Springs, California
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Thermal hot spring in the plain, mountains in background near Mammoth Lakes, California

Shepherd Hot Springs, California

Free concrete soaking tub on BLM land east of Mammoth Lakes. Panoramic Sierra views, valve-controlled temperature, clothing optional, no facilities.
37.666926
-118.8033387
Shepherd Hot Springs, California
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Sespe Hot Springs, California.

Sespe Hot Springs, California

Remote wilderness hot spring in Los Padres National Forest near Ojai. Accessible only by foot or horseback, with routes of 7.5 to 16.8 miles each way.
34.5945449
-118.9988123
Sespe Hot Springs, California
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Sea Mountain Nude Resort & Spa, California.

Sea Mountain Nude Resort & Spa, California

Adults-only clothing-optional mineral spring resort in Desert Hot Springs for couples and women only. 24-hour mineral pools, spa services, and hotel rooms.
33.974522
-116.500265
Sea Mountain Nude Resort & Spa, California
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Roman Spa Hot Springs Resort, California

Roman Spa Hot Springs Resort, California

Geothermal resort one block from downtown Calistoga with three mineral pools, a full-service spa, and 60 rooms set in Mediterranean gardens.
38.5794739
-122.5800237
Roman Spa Hot Springs Resort, California
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Outdoor thermal pools on riverside in Remington Hot Springs near Bodfish, California

Remington Hot Springs, California

Free undeveloped hot spring on the Kern River near Lake Isabella. Four stone pools on a steep quarter-mile trail, no facilities, clothing optional.
35.5763711
-118.5528767
Remington Hot Springs, California
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Palm Springs Hot Springs, California

Retro desert resort in Desert Hot Springs with eight geothermal mineral pools, 50 rooms, and a spa. Day passes available; pools open 24 hours for guests.
33.969942
-116.502366
Palm Springs Hot Springs, California
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Orr Hot Springs, California

Orr Hot Springs, California

Clothing-optional geothermal resort near Ukiah on 27 forested acres. Private and communal tubs, cold pool, and cabins. Day use by reservation only.
39.229961
-123.3663778
Orr Hot Springs, California
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Onsen SF, California

Onsen SF, California

Japanese-inspired urban bathhouse in San Francisco's Tenderloin with a soaking pool, sauna, steam room, and cold plunge. Two-hour sessions at $50 per person.
37.7837186
-122.4154065
Onsen SF, California
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Murrieta Hot Springs Resort, California

Full-service geothermal wellness resort in Murrieta with 50-plus natural mineral pools, 174 rooms, a full spa, and multiple restaurants. Day passes available.
33.5581542
-117.1560416
Murrieta Hot Springs Resort, California
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Mono Hot Springs, California

Mono Hot Springs, California

Historic 1935 High Sierra resort at 6,700 feet with a stone bathhouse, spa, rustic cabins, and cafe. Seasonal mountain road access. Families welcome.
37.3266098
-119.0176179
Mono Hot Springs, California
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Miracle Springs Resort & Spa, California

Miracle Springs Resort & Spa, California

Mineral spring resort in Desert Hot Springs with eight 24-hour outdoor pools, 110 rooms, a European spa, and an on-site restaurant. Day passes available.
33.97165
-116.5020472
Miracle Springs Resort & Spa, California
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Mi Kasa Hot Springs, California

Mi Kasa Hot Springs, California

Adults-only clothing-optional mineral spring hotel in Desert Hot Springs. Outdoor pool, hot tubs, and indoor jacuzzi. Day passes and hotel rooms available.
33.9684305
-116.499384
Mi Kasa Hot Springs, California
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Lower Warm Springs, California

Lower Warm Springs, California

Primitive geothermal pools 50 miles from pavement in Death Valley's Saline Valley. Requires 4WD, full desert preparation, and a park entrance fee.
36.8056575
-117.7731371
Lower Warm Springs, California
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Keough's Hot Springs, California.

Keough's Hot Springs, California

Historic Eastern Sierra mineral pool facility near Bishop, open since 1919. Two geothermal pools, camping, and a snack bar on site. Paid day entry.
37.2541598
-118.3765372
Keough's Hot Springs, California
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Jacumba Hot Springs Resort, California.

Jacumba Hot Springs Resort, California

Boutique high-desert mineral spring resort one hour east of San Diego. Three natural pools, hotel, and restaurant. Adults 21 and over at main property.
32.6182357
-116.1884912
Jacumba Hot Springs Resort, California
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Indian Springs Calistoga, California

Indian Springs Calistoga, California

Historic Napa Valley geothermal resort fed by four on-site thermal geysers. Pool access requires a hotel stay or spa treatment booking. Adults only at pools.
38.5820771
-122.5757484
Indian Springs Calistoga, California
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Hot Springs Long Term Visitor Area, California.

Hot Springs Long Term Visitor Area, California

BLM-managed desert soaking pool near Holtville fed by an active geothermal spring. Day use is free; camping fees apply September 15 to April 15.
32.7672
-115.2703
Hot Springs Long Term Visitor Area, California
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A rocky overlook showing multiple blue hot spring pools by a river and sparse vegetation at Hot Creek Geologic Site in california.

Hot Creek Geologic Site, California

Free geothermal viewing site near Mammoth Lakes with boiling springs, fumaroles, and geysers seen from fenced overlooks. No swimming. No permit needed.
37.6605782
-118.8278508
Hot Creek Geologic Site, California
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Holtville Hot Springs, California

Holtville Hot Springs, California

Free BLM palm-lined desert oasis beside Interstate 8 near Holtville with two artesian mineral pools at 104-110 degrees; day use only and swimsuit required.
32.7656491
-115.2698187
Holtville Hot Springs, California
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Hilltop (Pulky's Pool) Hot Springs, California

Hilltop Hot Springs, California

Free BLM soaking tub near Mammoth Lakes with 360-degree Sierra Nevada views; adjustable temperature 100-110 degrees and quarter-mile boardwalk from parking.
37.6639718
-118.7894073
Hilltop Hot Springs, California
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Harbin Hot Springs, California

Clothing-optional spring-fed retreat near Middletown with pools from 98 to 115 degrees, rebuilt after 2015 Valley Fire. Membership and reservations required.
38.7874558
-122.6538697
Harbin Hot Springs, California
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People soaking in grover hot springs near Markleeville, california

Grover Hot Springs State Park, California

California state park at 5,900 feet near Markleeville with a mineral hot pool at 102 to 104 degrees, a cool swimming pool, camping, and hiking. Admission $10.
38.6982556
-119.8411659
Grover Hot Springs State Park, California
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Golden Haven Hot Springs Spa and Resort, California.

Golden Haven Hot Springs Spa and Resort, California

Family-owned Calistoga spa hotel with a mineral pool, two hot tubs, and private couples mud bath packages on Lake Street in Napa Valley wine country.
38.5855805
-122.580598
Golden Haven Hot Springs Spa and Resort, California
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Glen Ivy Hot Springs, California

Glen Ivy Hot Springs, California

Adults-only day spa near Corona with 19 mineral pools, Club Mud red clay bath, The Grotto, a full spa menu, and on-site dining. Reservations required.
33.7566975
-117.4938688
Glen Ivy Hot Springs, California
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Glamis North Hot Springs Resort, California

Glamis North Hot Springs Resort, California

Seasonal resort near Niland open Oct-May with two mineral pools, 14 hot tubs, no sulfur or chlorine, two family pools, ATV trails, and themed cabins.
33.4260928
-115.6857248
Glamis North Hot Springs Resort, California
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Gaviota State Park Hot Springs, California

Gaviota State Park Hot Springs, California

Free sulfur spring in Gaviota State Park near Santa Barbara; half-mile hike with 400 feet of gain to two milky blue mineral pools at 95 to 115 degrees.
34.4892739
-120.2304511
Gaviota State Park Hot Springs, California
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Franklin Hot Springs, California.

Franklin Hot Springs, California

Rustic family-owned hot spring near Paso Robles open daily, mineral pool at 97 degrees, 100-degree hot tub, fishing pond, boating, and camping on-site.
35.5878257
-120.6421472
Franklin Hot Springs, California
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Fountain of Youth Spa RV Resort, California.

Fountain of Youth Spa RV Resort, California

A 55-plus RV resort near the Salton Sea in Niland with natural artesian mineral springs, three spa tubs, two pools, and a full desert activity calendar.
33.4002319
-115.6629912
Fountain of Youth Spa RV Resort, California
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Fales Hot Springs, California

A former Eastern Sierra resort site on US-395 near Bridgeport; the property is privately owned and not open to the public, with No Trespassing signs posted.
38.35111
-119.39917
Fales Hot Springs, California
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Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa, California

Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa, California

Luxury Sonoma wine country resort with five adults-only geothermal spa pools, a Roman bathhouse, a Watsu pool, a family resort pool, and full dining.
38.3126489
-122.4828941
Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa, California
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Esalen Hot Springs, California

Cliffside Pacific Ocean-view hot spring baths at the Esalen Institute in Big Sur; overnight guests and workshop participants only, clothing optional.
36.1237291
-121.6357031
Esalen Hot Springs, California
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Dr. Wilkinson's Backyard Resort & Mineral Springs, California.

Dr. Wilkinson's Backyard Resort & Mineral Springs, California

Calistoga's original wellness resort since 1952 with three geothermal pools, volcanic ash mud baths, massage, and House of Better restaurant.
38.5806034
-122.5783085
Dr. Wilkinson's Backyard Resort & Mineral Springs, California
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Dirty Sock Hot Springs, California

Dirty Sock Hot Springs, California

Free unmaintained concrete warm spring near Olancha off Highway 190, fed by artesian well at about 93 degrees; algae and sulfur odor common, no facilities.
36.3296599
-117.9492482
Dirty Sock Hot Springs, California
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Desert Hot Springs Spa Hotel, California

Desert Hot Springs Spa Hotel, California

Desert hotel with eight natural mineral pools from 90 to 104 degrees, day passes from $5, a full-service spa, and the Sunshine Cafe in Desert Hot Springs.
33.969942
-116.502366
Desert Hot Springs Spa Hotel, California
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Delight's Hot Springs Resort, California

Paid desert hot springs resort in Tecopa with four private bathhouses, outdoor pool, and hot tubs; day passes and accommodation near Death Valley.
35.8758626
-116.2277371
Delight's Hot Springs Resort, California
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Natural hot spring near Hesperia, California

Deep Creek Hot Springs, California

Natural clothing-optional hot springs in San Bernardino National Forest, requiring a 2.5-mile hike into Deep Creek Canyon; Bowen Ranch parking fee required.
34.3423652
-117.1962852
Deep Creek Hot Springs, California
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Crowley (Wild Willy's) Hot Spring, California

Crowley (Wild Willy's) Hot Spring, California

Free natural hot spring near Mammoth Lakes with two pools at 98 to 102 degrees on BLM land, reached by a flat 0.3-mile boardwalk with Eastern Sierra views.
37.6610361
-118.7677646
Crowley (Wild Willy's) Hot Spring, California
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Crab Cooker Hot Springs, California

Crab Cooker Hot Springs, California

Free cement soaking tub near Mammoth Lakes on elevated BLM land with 360-degree Sierra views, adjustable valve, reached by a rough dirt road.
37.6627603
-118.8001536
Crab Cooker Hot Springs, California
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Calistoga Spa Hot Springs, California

Calistoga Spa Hot Springs, California

Downtown Calistoga spa hotel with four geothermal pools from 80 to 104 degrees, volcanic ash mud baths, and 57 kitchenette rooms off Lincoln Avenue.
38.5791621
-122.5769534
Calistoga Spa Hot Springs, California
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Calistoga Motor Lodge and Spa, California.

Calistoga Motor Lodge and Spa, California

Mid-century Napa Valley hotel with three geothermal mineral pools, MoonAcre Spa, and Fleetwood Restaurant at the north end of Lincoln Avenue in Calistoga.
38.5863773
-122.5765034
Calistoga Motor Lodge and Spa, California
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Caliente Springs Resort, California

Caliente Springs Resort, California

A 55-plus RV and tiny home resort in Desert Hot Springs with four natural mineral pools, golf, and an active social calendar, 20 miles from Palm Springs.
33.9277425
-116.4379232
Caliente Springs Resort, California
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Bumpass Hell Trail geothermal area with bubbling blue hot spring pools and steam rising near a wooden boardwalk in Mineral, California.

Bumpass Hell Trail, California

A seasonal moderate hike in Lassen Volcanic National Park to the park's largest hydrothermal basin with boiling pools, fumaroles, and mud pots on a boardwalk.
40.4581519
-121.5010592
Bumpass Hell Trail, California
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Steam rises from a stone-edged hot spring pool surrounded by frosted pine trees at Buckeye Hot Springs California.

Buckeye Hot Springs, California

Free undeveloped creek-side hot springs near Bridgeport with rock-lined pools, a travertine grotto, and hot waterfall in Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest.
38.2458651
-119.2054099
Buckeye Hot Springs, California
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Big Caliente Hot Springs, California.

Big Caliente Hot Springs, California

A free concrete soaking pool in Los Padres National Forest north of Santa Barbara, adjustable temperature, adjacent to parking, open 6am to 10pm.
34.5390789
-119.5646312
Big Caliente Hot Springs, California
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Beverly Hot Springs Spa, California.

Beverly Hot Springs Spa, California

The only natural hot spring in Los Angeles, a Korean-style spa in Koreatown with mineral pools, cold plunge, sauna, and gender-separated facilities.
34.0765611
-118.3077167
Beverly Hot Springs Spa, California
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Benton Hot Springs, California.

Benton Hot Springs, California

A rustic Eastern Sierra resort with 13 private spring-fed soaking tub campsites and inn rooms near the California-Nevada border in Mono County.
37.8009749
-118.5281892
Benton Hot Springs, California
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Soaking pool at Bashford's Hot Springs with palms in the background

Bashford's Hot Mineral Spa, California

A seasonal RV resort near the Salton Sea with six fill-and-drain mineral bathtubs and a heated pool, open October through May, day use $15 per person.
33.4244694
-115.6815868
Bashford's Hot Mineral Spa, California
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Outdoor hot spring pool at Azure Palm Hot Springs in Desert Hot Springs California with blue water and lounge chairs under a pergola.

Azure Palm Hot Springs, California

An adults-only hot springs resort in Desert Hot Springs with a large mineral pool, outdoor Oasis tubs, full spa services, and overnight Spa Suites.
33.9536986
-116.481814
Azure Palm Hot Springs, California
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Outdoor pool at Avila Hot Springs in California with blue water slides and palm trees under a clear blue sky near Avila Beach.

Avila Hot Springs, California

A year-round artesian hot springs resort off Highway 101 near Avila Beach, with a 104-degree mineral pool and a heated pool with water slides.
35.1808333
-120.7030556
Avila Hot Springs, California
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Agua Caliente County Park, California.

Agua Caliente County Park, California

A public county park with three mineral pools in Anza-Borrego Desert, open seasonally with camping and desert hiking near Julian, California.
32.9496705
-116.3020527
Agua Caliente County Park, California
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