Developed hot spring pool · California
Hilltop Hot Spring
Mono County, California · 10 miles east of Mammoth Lakes, CA
Also searched as:Hilltop Hot Springs · Hilltop Hot Springs Mammoth Lakes CA · Hilltop Hot Springs Mammoth CA
Last updated
- Type
- Developed Developed hot spring pool
- Water temperature
- Not recorded
- Cost
- Free
- Hours or season
- Not recorded
- Clothing
- Not recorded
- Nearest town
- Mammoth Lakes, CA (10 mi / 16 km)
- Coordinates
- Pools or sources
- 1
About Hilltop Hot Spring
Hilltop Hot Spring is a developed hot spring pool in Mono County, California, about 10 miles east of Mammoth Lakes, CA. The nearest large city is Clovis, CA, roughly 77 miles away as the crow flies.
No reliable water temperature is on record for this spring yet. Test the water with your hand before getting in, and if you measure it, send us the reading.
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.
Map and directions
Red marks Hilltop Hot Spring. Other colored dots are nearby springs in this directory. Coordinates: 37.66396, -118.78939.
Getting there
- Nearest town: Mammoth Lakes, CA. The spring is about 10 miles (16 km) east of town in a straight line.
- Nearest large city: Clovis, CA, about 77 miles (124 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 Hilltop Hot Spring
- Alkali Hot Springs 135°F
- Crab Cooker Hot Springs 167°F
- Wild Willy's Hot Springs Not recorded
- Rock Tub Hot Spring Not recorded
- Boiling Lake 199°F
- Little Creek Hot Springs 180°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 Details in any directory can go out of date.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
Where is Hilltop Hot Spring?
Hilltop Hot Spring is in Mono County, California, about 10 miles east of Mammoth Lakes, CA. The GPS coordinates are 37.6640, -118.7894.
Is Hilltop Hot Spring free?
Yes. It is recorded as free to visit. Parking passes or recreation fees may still apply on public land.
What hot springs are near Hilltop Hot Spring?
The closest listed spring is Alkali Hot Springs, about under 1 mile northeast. Crab Cooker Hot Springs is about under 1 mile 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
Visited recently? Send a correction, such as a temperature reading, fee, closure or photo. If you look after this spring and want it removed, see removal requests.