Developed hot spring pool · California
Buckeye Hot Springs
Mono County, California · 36 miles south of Topaz Ranch Estates, NV
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Last updated
- Type
- Developed Developed hot spring pool
- Water temperature
- 140°F (60°C) at the source
- Cost
- Not recorded
- Hours or season
- Not recorded
- Clothing
- Clothing optional
- Nearest town
- Topaz Ranch Estates, NV (36 mi / 57 km)
- Coordinates
- Pools or sources
- 2
- Scalding: recorded at 50°C or above. Water at this temperature causes burns in seconds.
About Buckeye Hot Springs
Buckeye Hot Springs is a developed hot spring pool in Mono County, California, about 36 miles south of Topaz Ranch Estates, NV. The nearest large city is Carson City, NV, roughly 68 miles away as the crow flies.
The recorded temperature has been recorded at 140°F (60°C). That puts it in the "too hot to enter at the source" range. Water this hot can burn skin quickly. Soaking pools are usually cooled by mixing with creek or tap water. Never enter the source itself.
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 2 mapped pools or sources within about 500 meters of each other.
Water temperature
Too hot to enter at the source. Water this hot can burn skin quickly. Soaking pools are usually cooled by mixing with creek or tap water. Never enter the source itself.
Readings come from the NOAA thermal springs list, OpenStreetMap mappers, and other public sources. Temperatures change with season, flow and pool design. See our soak temperature guide for safe soaking times.
Map and directions
Red marks Buckeye Hot Springs. Other colored dots are nearby springs in this directory. Coordinates: 38.23936, -119.32576.
Getting there
- Nearest town: Topaz Ranch Estates, NV. The spring is about 36 miles (57 km) south of town in a straight line.
- Nearest large city: Carson City, NV, about 68 miles (109 km) in a straight line.
- Planning from a city? See hot springs near Reno, NV.
- 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 Buckeye Hot Springs
- Travertine Hot Spring 180°F
- Fales Hot Spring Not recorded
- Booker Hot Spring Not recorded
- Mono Basin Warm Springs 88°F
- Wilson Hot Spring 183°F
- East Fork Carson River Hot Springs 149°F
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
How hot is Buckeye Hot Springs?
The recorded temperature has been recorded at 140°F (60°C), which is too hot to enter at the source. Water this hot can burn skin quickly. Soaking pools are usually cooled by mixing with creek or tap water. Never enter the source itself.
Where is Buckeye Hot Springs?
Buckeye Hot Springs is in Mono County, California, about 36 miles south of Topaz Ranch Estates, NV. The GPS coordinates are 38.2394, -119.3258.
How do I get to Buckeye Hot Springs?
Head for Topaz Ranch Estates, NV; the spring is about 36 miles south of town. Enter the GPS coordinates 38.2394, -119.3258 into Google Maps or Apple Maps, or use the directions buttons at the top of this page. Mountain and forest roads can close in winter or after storms, so check with the land manager before you go.
Is Buckeye Hot Springs clothing optional?
It is recorded as clothing optional. Rules can change, so follow any posted signs.
What hot springs are near Buckeye Hot Springs?
The closest listed spring is Travertine Hot Spring, about 6.6 miles east. Fales Hot Spring is about 8.7 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, the NOAA NCEI Thermal Springs List. Data last refreshed August 2026. Source 1 Source 2
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