Natural hot spring · California
Five Palms
Imperial County, California · 11 miles northeast of Holtville, CA
Last updated
- Type
- Natural Natural hot spring
- Water temperature
- Not recorded
- Cost
- Not recorded
- Hours or season
- Not recorded
- Clothing
- Not recorded
- Nearest town
- Holtville, CA (11 mi / 18 km)
- Coordinates
- Pools or sources
- 1
About Five Palms
Five Palms is a natural hot spring in Imperial County, California, about 11 miles northeast of Holtville, CA. The nearest large city is Brawley, CA, roughly 14 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.
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.
Map and directions
Red marks Five Palms. Other colored dots are nearby springs in this directory. Coordinates: 32.95143, -115.28445.
Getting there
- Nearest town: Holtville, CA. The spring is about 11 miles (18 km) northeast of town in a straight line.
- Nearest large city: Brawley, CA, about 14 miles (23 km) in a straight line.
- Planning from a city? See hot springs near Mexicali, Mexico.
- 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 Five Palms
- Holtville Hot Spring Not recorded
- Hot springs of Slab city Not recorded
- Cañon de Guadalupe Not recorded
- Radium Hot Springs 140°F
- Warner Hot Spring 138°F
- Valparaíso 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 Details in any directory can go out of date.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
Where is Five Palms?
Five Palms is in Imperial County, California, about 11 miles northeast of Holtville, CA. The GPS coordinates are 32.9514, -115.2845.
Can you soak at Five Palms?
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 Five Palms?
The closest listed spring is Holtville Hot Spring, about 13 miles south. Hot springs of Slab city is about 23 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
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