Natural hot spring · California
free natural hot pool
Madera County, California · 5.9 miles west of Mammoth Lakes, CA
Also searched as:Free Natural Hot Springs in California
Last updated
- Type
- Natural Natural hot spring
- Water temperature
- Not recorded
- Cost
- Not recorded
- Hours or season
- Not recorded
- Clothing
- Not recorded
- Nearest town
- Mammoth Lakes, CA (6 mi / 9 km)
- Coordinates
- Pools or sources
- 1
About free natural hot pool
free natural hot pool is a natural hot spring in Madera County, California, about 5.9 miles west of Mammoth Lakes, CA. The nearest large city is Clovis, CA, roughly 65 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 free natural hot pool. Other colored dots are nearby springs in this directory. Coordinates: 37.61884, -119.07341.
Getting there
- Nearest town: Mammoth Lakes, CA. The spring is about 5.9 miles (9 km) west of town in a straight line.
- Nearest large city: Clovis, CA, about 65 miles (105 km) in a straight line.
- Planning from a city? See hot springs near Fresno, 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 free natural hot pool
- Iva Bell Hot Springs Not recorded
- Casa Diablo Hot Springs and Geyser 199°F
- Little Creek Hot Springs 180°F
- Boiling Lake 199°F
- Rock Tub Hot Spring Not recorded
- Crab Cooker Hot Springs 167°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 Details in any directory can go out of date.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 free natural hot pool?
free natural hot pool is in Madera County, California, about 5.9 miles west of Mammoth Lakes, CA. The GPS coordinates are 37.6188, -119.0734.
Can you soak at free natural hot pool?
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 free natural hot pool?
The closest listed spring is Iva Bell Hot Springs, about 6.5 miles southeast. Casa Diablo Hot Springs and Geyser is about 9 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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