Natural hot spring · California
Franklin Hot Springs
San Luis Obispo County, California · 3.8 miles southeast of Paso Robles, 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
- Paso Robles, CA (4 mi / 6 km)
- Coordinates
- Pools or sources
- 1
About Franklin Hot Springs
Franklin Hot Springs is a natural hot spring in San Luis Obispo County, California, about 3.8 miles southeast of Paso Robles, CA.
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 Franklin Hot Springs. Other colored dots are nearby springs in this directory. Coordinates: 35.58781, -120.64234.
Getting there
- Nearest town: Paso Robles, CA. The spring is about 3.8 miles (6 km) southeast of town in a straight line.
- Nearest large city: Paso Robles, CA, about 4 miles (6 km) in a straight line.
- Planning from a city? See hot springs near Santa Maria, 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 Franklin Hot Springs
- Pecho Warm Springs 95°F
- Dolans Hot Spring 99°F
- Esalen Institute Hot Springs Not recorded
- Tassajara Hot Springs 144°F
- Sykes Hot Spring Not recorded
- Las Cruces Hot Springs 99°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 Details in any directory can go out of date.
- 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 Franklin Hot Springs?
Franklin Hot Springs is in San Luis Obispo County, California, about 3.8 miles southeast of Paso Robles, CA. The GPS coordinates are 35.5878, -120.6423.
Can you soak at Franklin Hot Springs?
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 Franklin Hot Springs?
The closest listed spring is Pecho Warm Springs, about 25 miles southwest. Dolans Hot Spring is about 63 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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