Developed hot spring pool · California
Keough Hot Springs
Inyo County, California · 7.6 miles northwest of Big Pine, CA
Also searched as:Keough Hot Springs Ditch
Last updated
- Type
- Developed Developed hot spring pool
- Water temperature
- 124°F (51°C) at the source
- Cost
- Not recorded
- Hours or season
- Not recorded
- Clothing
- Not recorded
- Nearest town
- Big Pine, CA (8 mi / 12 km)
- Coordinates
- Pools or sources
- 2
- Scalding: recorded at 50°C or above. Water at this temperature causes burns in seconds.
About Keough Hot Springs
Keough Hot Springs is a developed hot spring pool in Inyo County, California, about 7.6 miles northwest of Big Pine, CA. The nearest large city is Reedley, CA, roughly 75 miles away as the crow flies.
The temperature at the source has been recorded at 124°F (51°C). That puts it in the "too hot to enter at the source" range. Water this hot can burn skin quickly. Soaking pools are usually cooled by mixing with creek or tap water. Never enter the source itself. At developed sites the soaking pools are normally cooled to a comfortable level, so the pools you sit in will be cooler than this figure.
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.
The site has 2 mapped pools or sources within about 500 meters of each other, including Keough Hot Ditch.
Water temperature
Too hot to enter at the source. Water this hot can burn skin quickly. Soaking pools are usually cooled by mixing with creek or tap water. Never enter the source itself.
Readings come from the NOAA thermal springs list, OpenStreetMap mappers, and other public sources. Temperatures change with season, flow and pool design. See our soak temperature guide for safe soaking times.
Map and directions
Red marks Keough Hot Springs. Other colored dots are nearby springs in this directory. Coordinates: 37.25300, -118.37300.
Getting there
- Nearest town: Big Pine, CA. The spring is about 7.6 miles (12 km) northwest of town in a straight line.
- Nearest large city: Reedley, CA, about 75 miles (121 km) in a straight line.
- Planning from a city? See hot springs near Visalia, 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 Keough Hot Springs
- Blaney Meadows Hot Springs 109°F
- Wild Willy's Hot Springs Not recorded
- Mono Hot Springs 109°F
- Rock Tub Hot Spring Not recorded
- Hilltop Hot Spring Not recorded
- Alkali Hot Springs 135°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
How hot is Keough Hot Springs?
The temperature at the source has been recorded at 124°F (51°C), which is too hot to enter at the source. Water this hot can burn skin quickly. Soaking pools are usually cooled by mixing with creek or tap water. Never enter the source itself.
Where is Keough Hot Springs?
Keough Hot Springs is in Inyo County, California, about 7.6 miles northwest of Big Pine, CA. The GPS coordinates are 37.2530, -118.3730.
What hot springs are near Keough Hot Springs?
The closest listed spring is Blaney Meadows Hot Springs, about 28 miles west. Wild Willy's Hot Springs is about 36 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 the NOAA NCEI Thermal Springs List, OpenStreetMap. Data last refreshed August 2026. Source 1 Source 2
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