Developed hot spring pool · California
Volcano Pool
Inyo County, California · 22 miles northeast of Lone Pine, CA
Last updated
- Type
- Developed Developed hot spring pool
- Water temperature
- 120°F (49°C) at the source
- Cost
- Not recorded
- Hours or season
- Not recorded
- Clothing
- Clothing optional
- Nearest town
- Lone Pine, CA (22 mi / 35 km)
- Coordinates
- Pools or sources
- 3
- Very hot: above comfortable soaking temperature for most people. Enter slowly.
About Volcano Pool
Volcano Pool is a developed hot spring pool in Inyo County, California, about 22 miles northeast of Lone Pine, CA. The nearest large city is Ridgecrest, CA, roughly 82 miles away as the crow flies.
The temperature at the source has been recorded at 120°F (49°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 3 mapped pools or sources within about 500 meters of each other, including Wizard Pool.
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 Volcano Pool. Other colored dots are nearby springs in this directory. Coordinates: 36.81304, -117.76642.
Getting there
- Nearest town: Lone Pine, CA. The spring is about 22 miles (35 km) northeast of town in a straight line.
- Nearest large city: Ridgecrest, CA, about 82 miles (132 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 Volcano Pool
- Bat Pool Not recorded
- Upper Warm Spring Not recorded
- Dirty Socks Hot Spring 93°F
- Kern Hot Spring 109°F
- Keough Hot Springs 124°F
- Jordan Hot Springs 124°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 Volcano Pool?
The temperature at the source has been recorded at 120°F (49°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 Volcano Pool?
Volcano Pool is in Inyo County, California, about 22 miles northeast of Lone Pine, CA. The GPS coordinates are 36.8130, -117.7664.
Is Volcano Pool clothing optional?
It is recorded as clothing optional. Rules can change, so follow any posted signs.
What hot springs are near Volcano Pool?
The closest listed spring is Bat Pool, about under 1 mile southwest. Upper Warm Spring is about 2.1 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
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