Natural hot spring · California
Steep Ravine Hot Spring
California · 3.4 miles southeast of Bolinas, 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
- Bolinas, CA (3 mi / 5 km)
- Coordinates
- Pools or sources
- 1
About Steep Ravine Hot Spring
Steep Ravine Hot Spring is a natural hot spring in California, United States, about 3.4 miles southeast of Bolinas, CA. The nearest large city is San Rafael, CA, roughly 8 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 Steep Ravine Hot Spring. Other colored dots are nearby springs in this directory. Coordinates: 37.88648, -122.63074.
Getting there
- Nearest town: Bolinas, CA. The spring is about 3.4 miles (5 km) southeast of town in a straight line.
- Nearest large city: San Rafael, CA, about 8 miles (13 km) in a straight line.
- Planning from a city? See hot springs near San Francisco, 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 Steep Ravine Hot Spring
- Kabuki Springs & Spa Not recorded
- Los Guilicos Warm Springs 88°F
- Byron Hot Springs 97°F
- Gordon Warm Springs 97°F
- Wilbur Hot Springs 153°F
- Gilroy Hot Springs 106°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 Details in any directory can go out of date.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 Steep Ravine Hot Spring?
Steep Ravine Hot Spring is in California, about 3.4 miles southeast of Bolinas, CA. The GPS coordinates are 37.8865, -122.6307.
Can you soak at Steep Ravine 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 Steep Ravine Hot Spring?
The closest listed spring is Kabuki Springs & Spa, about 13 miles southeast. Los Guilicos Warm Springs 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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