Developed hot spring pool · California
Travertine Hot Spring
Mono County, California · 37 miles southwest of Hawthorne, NV
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
- Hawthorne, NV (37 mi / 59 km)
- Coordinates
- Pools or sources
- 4
- Scalding: recorded at 50°C or above. Water at this temperature causes burns in seconds.
About Travertine Hot Spring
Editor's note. Travertine Hot Springs is a group of pools on a pale travertine ridge just outside Bridgeport, with views of the Sawtooth Ridge in the Eastern Sierra. It is on public land with free access, and the pools are reached by a short walk from the parking area.
Travertine Hot Spring is a developed hot spring pool in Mono County, California, about 37 miles southwest of Hawthorne, NV. The nearest large city is Carson City, NV, roughly 70 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 4 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 Travertine Hot Spring. Other colored dots are nearby springs in this directory. Coordinates: 38.24541, -119.20526.
Getting there
- Nearest town: Hawthorne, NV. The spring is about 37 miles (59 km) southwest of town in a straight line.
- Nearest large city: Carson City, NV, about 70 miles (113 km) in a straight line.
- Planning from a city? See hot springs near Reno, NV.
- 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 Travertine Hot Spring
- Buckeye Hot Springs 140°F
- Fales Hot Spring Not recorded
- Booker Hot Spring Not recorded
- Mono Basin Warm Springs 88°F
- Wilson Hot Spring 183°F
- 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.
- 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 Travertine Hot Spring?
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 Travertine Hot Spring?
Travertine Hot Spring is in Mono County, California, about 37 miles southwest of Hawthorne, NV. The GPS coordinates are 38.2454, -119.2053.
Is Travertine Hot Spring clothing optional?
It is recorded as clothing optional. Rules can change, so follow any posted signs.
What hot springs are near Travertine Hot Spring?
The closest listed spring is Buckeye Hot Springs, about 6.6 miles west. Fales Hot Spring is about 13 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 Source 3 Source 4
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