Within 50 miles of Bakersfield
Close enough for an evening soak after work.
| Hot spring | Distance | Water temp | Type | Nearest town |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democrat Hot Springs 1981 record | 23 mi northeast | 115°F | Natural | Bodfish, CA (11 mi) |
| Delonegha Hot Springs 1981 record | 26 mi northeast | 111°F | Natural | Bodfish, CA (7 mi) |
| Remington Hot Springs | 30 mi northeast | Not recorded | Developed | Bodfish, CA (3 mi) |
| Miracle Hot Springs | 31 mi northeast | Not recorded | Natural | Bodfish, CA (3 mi) |
| Yates Hot Springs 1981 record | 31 mi east | 100°F | Natural | Bodfish, CA (11 mi) |
50 to 100 miles: day trips
| Hot spring | Distance | Water temp | Type | Nearest town |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sespe Hot Springs 1981 record | 54 mi south | 194°F | Natural | Fillmore, CA (14 mi) |
| Willett Hot Springs 1981 record | 55 mi south | 108°F | Natural | Fillmore, CA (15 mi) |
| Vickers Hot Springs 1981 record | 63 mi south | 124°F | Natural | Meiners Oaks, CA (5 mi) |
| Stingleys Hot Springs 1981 record | 63 mi south | 124°F | Natural | Meiners Oaks, CA (5 mi) |
| Matilija Hot Springs 1981 record | 64 mi south | 109°F | Natural | Meiners Oaks, CA (3 mi) |
| Big Caliente Hot Spring | 65 mi southwest | Not recorded | Developed | Montecito, CA (8 mi) |
| Little Caliente Spring | 67 mi southwest | 90°F | Natural | Montecito, CA (7 mi) |
| Jordan Hot Springs 1981 record | 72 mi northeast | 124°F | Natural | Lone Pine, CA (29 mi) |
| Montecito Hot Springs Free | 72 mi southwest | 118°F | Developed | Montecito, CA (2 mi) |
| San Marcos Hot Spring 1981 record | 76 mi southwest | 109°F | Natural | Goleta, CA (8 mi) |
| Kern Hot Spring | 84 mi northeast | 109°F | Natural | Lone Pine, CA (21 mi) |
| Coso Hot Springs 1981 record | 84 mi northeast | 207°F | Natural | Inyokern, CA (28 mi) |
| Dirty Socks Hot Spring | 89 mi northeast | 93°F | Natural | Lone Pine, CA (20 mi) |
| Las Cruces Hot Springs 1981 record | 91 mi southwest | 99°F | Natural | Buellton, CA (8 mi) |
| Franklin Hot Springs | 93 mi west | Not recorded | Natural | Paso Robles, CA (4 mi) |
100 to 150 miles: weekend trips
| Hot spring | Distance | Water temp | Type | Nearest town |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pecho Warm Springs 1981 record | 104 mi west | 95°F | Natural | Los Osos, CA (3 mi) |
| Tylers Bath Spring 1981 record | 118 mi southeast | 91°F | Natural | Muscoy, CA (9 mi) |
| Whites Point Hot Springs 1981 record | 120 mi south | 115°F | Natural | Rolling Hills, CA (2 mi) |
| Bat Pool | 121 mi northeast | Not recorded | Developed | Lone Pine, CA (21 mi) |
| Volcano Pool | 122 mi northeast | 120°F | Developed | Lone Pine, CA (22 mi) |
| Upper Warm Spring | 124 mi northeast | Not recorded | Developed | Lone Pine, CA (24 mi) |
| Deep Creek Hot Springs | 127 mi southeast | 108°F | Developed | Lake Arrowhead, CA (6 mi) |
| Blaney Meadows Hot Springs 1981 record | 129 mi north | 109°F | Natural | West Bishop, CA (25 mi) |
| Arrowhead Springs, Waterman Hot Springs 1981 record | 129 mi southeast | 194°F | Natural | Crestline, CA (4 mi) |
| Fairview Hot Spring 1981 record | 134 mi southeast | 97°F | Natural | Costa Mesa, CA (2 mi) |
| Keough Hot Springs | 135 mi north | 124°F | Developed | Big Pine, CA (8 mi) |
| Mono Hot Springs 1981 record | 135 mi north | 109°F | Natural | Mammoth Lakes, CA (22 mi) |
| Glen Ivy Hot Springs 1981 record | 142 mi southeast | 131°F | Natural | El Cerrito Corona, CA (6 mi) |
| Pan Hot Springs 1981 record | 145 mi southeast | 88°F | Natural | Big Bear City, CA |
| Iva Bell Hot Springs | 149 mi north | Not recorded | Natural | Mammoth Lakes, CA (9 mi) |
Best bets for a comfortable soak
These springs near Bakersfield have a recorded temperature between 95°F and 110°F, close to the classic hot-tub range.
- Yates Hot Springs: 100°F, 31 miles east
- Willett Hot Springs: 108°F, 55 miles south
- Matilija Hot Springs: 109°F, 64 miles south
- San Marcos Hot Spring: 109°F, 76 miles southwest
- Kern Hot Spring: 109°F, 84 miles northeast
- Las Cruces Hot Springs: 99°F, 91 miles southwest
- Pecho Warm Springs: 95°F, 104 miles west
- Deep Creek Hot Springs: 108°F, 127 miles southeast
Frequently asked questions
What is the closest hot spring to Bakersfield, CA?
Democrat Hot Springs is the closest listed hot spring, about 23 miles northeast of central Bakersfield in a straight line.
How many hot springs are near Bakersfield, CA?
5 listed hot springs are within 50 miles, 20 within 100 miles and 35 within 150 miles.
Are there hot springs resorts or pools near Bakersfield, CA?
Yes. The closest developed options are Remington Hot Springs (30 mi), Big Caliente Hot Spring (65 mi), Montecito Hot Springs (72 mi).
Are there free hot springs near Bakersfield, CA?
Montecito Hot Springs (72 mi) is recorded as free. Parking or recreation passes may still apply.