Developed hot spring pool · California
Little Creek Hot Springs
Mono County, California · 7.6 miles east of Mammoth Lakes, CA
Last updated
- Type
- Developed Developed hot spring pool
- Water temperature
- 180°F (82°C) at the source
- Cost
- Not recorded
- Hours or season
- Not recorded
- Clothing
- Clothing optional
- Nearest town
- Mammoth Lakes, 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 Little Creek Hot Springs
Little Creek Hot Springs is a developed hot spring pool in Mono County, California, about 7.6 miles east of Mammoth Lakes, CA. The nearest large city is Clovis, CA, roughly 76 miles away as the crow flies.
The recorded temperature has been recorded at 180°F (82°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.
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.
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 Little Creek Hot Springs. Other colored dots are nearby springs in this directory. Coordinates: 37.68994, -118.84245.
Getting there
- Nearest town: Mammoth Lakes, CA. The spring is about 7.6 miles (12 km) east of town in a straight line.
- Nearest large city: Clovis, CA, about 76 miles (122 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 Little Creek Hot Springs
- Boiling Lake 199°F
- Crab Cooker Hot Springs 167°F
- Hilltop Hot Spring Not recorded
- Rock Tub Hot Spring Not recorded
- Alkali Hot Springs 135°F
- Wild Willy's Hot Springs Not recorded
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 Little Creek Hot Springs?
The recorded temperature has been recorded at 180°F (82°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 Little Creek Hot Springs?
Little Creek Hot Springs is in Mono County, California, about 7.6 miles east of Mammoth Lakes, CA. The GPS coordinates are 37.6899, -118.8424.
Is Little Creek Hot Springs clothing optional?
It is recorded as clothing optional. Rules can change, so follow any posted signs.
What hot springs are near Little Creek Hot Springs?
The closest listed spring is Boiling Lake, about 2.1 miles south. Crab Cooker Hot Springs is about 3 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, the NOAA NCEI Thermal Springs List. Data last refreshed August 2026. Source 1 Source 2
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