Natural hot spring · California
Wilbur Hot Springs
Colusa County, California · 12 miles northeast of Clearlake, CA
Last updated
- Type
- Natural Natural hot spring
- Water temperature
- 153°F (67°C) at the source
- Cost
- Not recorded
- Hours or season
- Not recorded
- Clothing
- Not recorded
- Nearest town
- Clearlake, CA (12 mi / 20 km)
- Coordinates
- Pools or sources
- 1
- Scalding: recorded at 50°C or above. Water at this temperature causes burns in seconds.
About Wilbur Hot Springs
Editor's note. Wilbur Hot Springs is a long-running retreat in the hills of Colusa County. It has flumes of mineral water at several temperatures, lodging and a nature preserve. The pools are clothing optional and visits are by reservation.
Wilbur Hot Springs is a natural hot spring in Colusa County, California, about 12 miles northeast of Clearlake, CA. The nearest large city is Windsor, CA, roughly 40 miles away as the crow flies.
The temperature at the source has been recorded at 153°F (67°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.
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.
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 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 Wilbur Hot Springs. Other colored dots are nearby springs in this directory. Coordinates: 39.03879, -122.42115.
Getting there
- Nearest town: Clearlake, CA. The spring is about 12 miles (20 km) northeast of town in a straight line.
- Nearest large city: Windsor, CA, about 40 miles (64 km) in a straight line.
- Planning from a city? See hot springs near Santa Rosa, 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 Wilbur Hot Springs
- Gordon Warm Springs 97°F
- Crabtree Hot Springs 106°F
- Champagne Baths Not recorded
- Los Guilicos Warm Springs 88°F
- Point Arena Hot Springs 111°F
- Steep Ravine Hot Spring 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.
- 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
How hot is Wilbur Hot Springs?
The temperature at the source has been recorded at 153°F (67°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 Wilbur Hot Springs?
Wilbur Hot Springs is in Colusa County, California, about 12 miles northeast of Clearlake, CA. The GPS coordinates are 39.0388, -122.4211.
Can you soak at Wilbur Hot Springs?
The source is too hot to enter safely. 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 Wilbur Hot Springs?
The closest listed spring is Gordon Warm Springs, about 22 miles southwest. Crabtree Hot Springs is about 28 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 Source 2 Source 3 Source 4
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