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Developed hot spring pool · California

Bat Pool

Inyo County, California · 21 miles northeast of Lone Pine, CA

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Type
Developed Developed hot spring pool
Water temperature
Not recorded
Cost
Not recorded
Hours or season
Not recorded
Clothing
Clothing optional
Nearest town
Lone Pine, CA (21 mi / 34 km)
Coordinates
Pools or sources
4

About Bat Pool

Bat Pool is a developed hot spring pool in Inyo County, California, about 21 miles northeast of Lone Pine, CA. The nearest large city is Ridgecrest, CA, roughly 82 miles away as the crow flies.

We do not have a trustworthy temperature reading for this spring. Water temperature at hot springs can change with the seasons, so always test before you soak.

This is a developed site with built pools, tubs or a bathhouse, so there is usually an entry fee, set opening hours and basic facilities.

The site has 4 mapped pools or sources within about 500 meters of each other, including Crystal Pool, Sunrise Pool, Children's Tub.

Map and directions

Red marks Bat Pool. Other colored dots are nearby springs in this directory. Coordinates: 36.80571, -117.77334.

Location of Bat Pool in California

Getting there

  • Nearest town: Lone Pine, CA. The spring is about 21 miles (34 km) northeast of town in a straight line.
  • Nearest large city: Ridgecrest, CA, about 82 miles (132 km) in a straight line.
  • Planning from a city? See hot springs near Visalia, CA.
  • Use the directions buttons above for a driving route. Final roads to many springs are unpaved, seasonal or closed in winter, so check road conditions before you go.

Weather forecast

Live forecast for this exact spot from the US National Weather Service.

Hot springs near Bat Pool

Before you go

  • Check the operator, land manager or park website for current hours, fees and closures. Details in any directory can go out of date.
  • Keep your head above water. Warm fresh water can carry Naegleria fowleri, a rare but deadly amoeba that enters through the nose.
  • Drink water, limit soaks to 10 to 20 minutes at a time in very hot water, and skip alcohol.
  • Read our hot spring etiquette guide and safety guide.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Bat Pool?

Bat Pool is in Inyo County, California, about 21 miles northeast of Lone Pine, CA. The GPS coordinates are 36.8057, -117.7733.

Is Bat Pool clothing optional?

It is recorded as clothing optional. Rules can change, so follow any posted signs.

What hot springs are near Bat Pool?

The closest listed spring is Volcano Pool, about under 1 mile northeast. Upper Warm Spring is about 2.7 miles away.

What should I bring to a hot spring?

Water to drink, a towel, sandals with grip, a bag to pack out trash, and warm layers for after your soak. At primitive springs bring a headlamp and tell someone where you are going.

Sources and corrections

This listing combines OpenStreetMap. Data last refreshed August 2026. Source 1 Source 2 Source 3 Source 4

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