Developed hot spring pool · California
Deep Creek Hot Springs
San Bernardino County, California · 6.3 miles north of Lake Arrowhead, CA
Last updated
- Type
- Developed Developed hot spring pool
- Water temperature
- 108°F (42°C) at the source
- Cost
- Not recorded
- Hours or season
- Not recorded
- Clothing
- Clothing optional
- Nearest town
- Lake Arrowhead, CA (6 mi / 10 km)
- Coordinates
- Pools or sources
- 1
About Deep Creek Hot Springs
Editor's note. Deep Creek Hot Springs is a set of pools beside Deep Creek in the San Bernardino National Forest, reached only on foot. Summer heat on the trail can be dangerous, so carry plenty of water and start early.
Deep Creek Hot Springs is a developed hot spring pool in San Bernardino County, California, about 6.3 miles north of Lake Arrowhead, CA. The nearest large city is Hesperia, CA, roughly 9 miles away as the crow flies.
The temperature at the source has been recorded at 108°F (42°C). That puts it in the "very hot" range. Hotter than a hot tub. Enter slowly, keep soaks short and get out if you feel dizzy. At developed sites the soaking pools are normally cooled to a comfortable level, so the pools you sit in will be cooler than this figure.
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.
Water temperature
Very hot. Hotter than a hot tub. Enter slowly, keep soaks short and get out if you feel dizzy.
Readings come from 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 Deep Creek Hot Springs. Other colored dots are nearby springs in this directory. Coordinates: 34.33942, -117.17703.
Getting there
- Nearest town: Lake Arrowhead, CA. The spring is about 6.3 miles (10 km) north of town in a straight line.
- Nearest large city: Hesperia, CA, about 9 miles (14 km) in a straight line.
- Planning from a city? See hot springs near Victorville, 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 Deep Creek Hot Springs
- Arrowhead Springs, Waterman Hot Springs 194°F
- Tylers Bath Spring 91°F
- Pan Hot Springs 88°F
- Eden Hot Springs 109°F
- Lakeview Hot Springs 100°F
- Gilman Hot Springs 117°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 Deep Creek Hot Springs?
The temperature at the source has been recorded at 108°F (42°C), which is very hot. Hotter than a hot tub. Enter slowly, keep soaks short and get out if you feel dizzy.
Where is Deep Creek Hot Springs?
Deep Creek Hot Springs is in San Bernardino County, California, about 6.3 miles north of Lake Arrowhead, CA. The GPS coordinates are 34.3394, -117.1770.
Is Deep Creek Hot Springs clothing optional?
It is recorded as clothing optional. Rules can change, so follow any posted signs.
What hot springs are near Deep Creek Hot Springs?
The closest listed spring is Arrowhead Springs, Waterman Hot Springs, about 12 miles southwest. Tylers Bath Spring is about 19 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
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