Natural hot spring · California

Holtville Hot Spring

Imperial County, California · 7.1 miles southeast 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 (7 mi / 11 km)
Coordinates
Pools or sources
1

About Holtville Hot Spring

Holtville Hot Spring is a natural hot spring in Imperial County, California, about 7.1 miles southeast of Holtville, CA. The nearest large city is Calexico, CA, roughly 15 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.

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 Holtville Hot Spring. Other colored dots are nearby springs in this directory. Coordinates: 32.76570, -115.27008.

Location of Holtville Hot Spring in California

Getting there

  • Nearest town: Holtville, CA. The spring is about 7.1 miles (11 km) southeast of town in a straight line.
  • Nearest large city: Calexico, CA, about 15 miles (24 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 Holtville Hot Spring

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 Details in any directory can go out of date.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 Holtville Hot Spring?

Holtville Hot Spring is in Imperial County, California, about 7.1 miles southeast of Holtville, CA. The GPS coordinates are 32.7657, -115.2701.

Can you soak at Holtville 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 Holtville Hot Spring?

The closest listed spring is Five Palms, about 13 miles north. Hot springs of Slab city is about 35 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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