Natural hot spring · California
Dirty Socks Hot Spring
Inyo County, California · 20 miles south of Lone Pine, CA
Last updated
- Type
- Natural Natural hot spring
- Water temperature
- 93°F (34°C) at the source
- Cost
- Not recorded
- Hours or season
- Not recorded
- Clothing
- Not recorded
- Nearest town
- Lone Pine, CA (20 mi / 33 km)
- Coordinates
- Pools or sources
- 1
About Dirty Socks Hot Spring
Dirty Socks Hot Spring is a natural hot spring in Inyo County, California, about 20 miles south of Lone Pine, CA. The nearest large city is Ridgecrest, CA, roughly 51 miles away as the crow flies.
The recorded temperature has been recorded at 93°F (34°C). That puts it in the "warm" range. Comfortable for long soaks, like a warm bath that has cooled a little.
It is a natural spring with little or no development. Some natural springs have rock pools you can sit in, while others are too hot, too shallow or on land where soaking is not allowed.
Water temperature
Warm. Comfortable for long soaks, like a warm bath that has cooled a little.
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 Dirty Socks Hot Spring. Other colored dots are nearby springs in this directory. Coordinates: 36.32944, -117.94936.
Getting there
- Nearest town: Lone Pine, CA. The spring is about 20 miles (33 km) south of town in a straight line.
- Nearest large city: Ridgecrest, CA, about 51 miles (82 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 Dirty Socks Hot Spring
- Jordan Hot Springs 124°F
- Coso Hot Springs 207°F
- Kern Hot Spring 109°F
- Bat Pool Not recorded
- Volcano Pool 120°F
- Upper Warm Spring Not recorded
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 Details in any directory can go out of date.
- Pack out everything you bring, including food scraps. Do not use soap in natural pools.
- 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 Dirty Socks Hot Spring?
The recorded temperature has been recorded at 93°F (34°C), which is warm. Comfortable for long soaks, like a warm bath that has cooled a little.
Where is Dirty Socks Hot Spring?
Dirty Socks Hot Spring is in Inyo County, California, about 20 miles south of Lone Pine, CA. The GPS coordinates are 36.3294, -117.9494.
Can you soak at Dirty Socks Hot Spring?
Natural springs vary. Some have pools built by visitors, others are too hot or shallow, and some are on private land or in areas where bathing is banned. Check local rules and test the water before you get in.
What hot springs are near Dirty Socks Hot Spring?
The closest listed spring is Jordan Hot Springs, about 21 miles west. Coso Hot Springs is about 22 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
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