Natural hot spring · California
Iva Bell Hot Springs
Fresno County, California · 8.5 miles south of Mammoth Lakes, 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
- Mammoth Lakes, CA (9 mi / 14 km)
- Coordinates
- Pools or sources
- 2
About Iva Bell Hot Springs
Iva Bell Hot Springs is a natural hot spring in Fresno County, California, about 8.5 miles south of Mammoth Lakes, CA. The nearest large city is Clovis, CA, roughly 62 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.
The site has 2 mapped pools or sources within about 500 meters of each other.
Map and directions
Red marks Iva Bell Hot Springs. Other colored dots are nearby springs in this directory. Coordinates: 37.53298, -119.02404.
Getting there
- Nearest town: Mammoth Lakes, CA. The spring is about 8.5 miles (14 km) south of town in a straight line.
- Nearest large city: Clovis, CA, about 62 miles (100 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 Iva Bell Hot Springs
- free natural hot pool Not recorded
- Casa Diablo Hot Springs and Geyser 199°F
- Boiling Lake 199°F
- Mono Hot Springs 109°F
- Rock Tub Hot Spring Not recorded
- 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 Details in any directory can go out of date.
- 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 Iva Bell Hot Springs?
Iva Bell Hot Springs is in Fresno County, California, about 8.5 miles south of Mammoth Lakes, CA. The GPS coordinates are 37.5330, -119.0240.
Can you soak at Iva Bell 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 Iva Bell Hot Springs?
The closest listed spring is free natural hot pool, about 6.5 miles northwest. Casa Diablo Hot Springs and Geyser is about 10 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 Source 2 Source 3
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