Within 50 miles of Riverside
Close enough for an evening soak after work.
| Hot spring | Distance | Water temp | Type | Nearest town |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glen Ivy Hot Springs 1981 record | 15 mi south | 131°F | Natural | El Cerrito Corona, CA (6 mi) |
| Lakeview Hot Springs 1981 record | 17 mi southeast | 100°F | Natural | Lakeview, CA (2 mi) |
| Arrowhead Springs, Waterman Hot Springs 1981 record | 18 mi northeast | 194°F | Natural | Crestline, CA (4 mi) |
| Tylers Bath Spring 1981 record | 20 mi north | 91°F | Natural | Muscoy, CA (9 mi) |
| Eden Hot Springs 1981 record | 20 mi east | 109°F | Natural | Beaumont, CA (5 mi) |
| Gilman Hot Springs 1981 record | 25 mi east | 117°F | Natural | San Jacinto, CA (4 mi) |
| San Juan Hot Springs 1981 record | 26 mi south | 120°F | Natural | Coto De Caza, CA (5 mi) |
| Deep Creek Hot Springs | 30 mi northeast | 108°F | Developed | Lake Arrowhead, CA (6 mi) |
| Murrietta Hot Springs 1981 record | 31 mi southeast | 133°F | Natural | Murrieta, CA (4 mi) |
| Temecula Hot Springs 1981 record | 31 mi southeast | 117°F | Natural | Murrieta, CA (3 mi) |
| Fairview Hot Spring 1981 record | 36 mi southwest | 97°F | Natural | Costa Mesa, CA (2 mi) |
| Pan Hot Springs 1981 record | 39 mi northeast | 88°F | Natural | Big Bear City, CA |
50 to 100 miles: day trips
| Hot spring | Distance | Water temp | Type | Nearest town |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whites Point Hot Springs 1981 record | 57 mi west | 115°F | Natural | Rolling Hills, CA (2 mi) |
| Warner Hot Spring | 64 mi southeast | 138°F | Natural | Julian, CA (14 mi) |
100 to 150 miles: weekend trips
| Hot spring | Distance | Water temp | Type | Nearest town |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valparaíso | 102 mi south | Not recorded | Natural | Tijuana (1 mi) |
| Sespe Hot Springs 1981 record | 102 mi northwest | 194°F | Natural | Fillmore, CA (14 mi) |
| Willett Hot Springs 1981 record | 104 mi northwest | 108°F | Natural | Fillmore, CA (15 mi) |
| Matilija Hot Springs 1981 record | 115 mi west | 109°F | Natural | Meiners Oaks, CA (3 mi) |
| Stingleys Hot Springs 1981 record | 117 mi west | 124°F | Natural | Meiners Oaks, CA (5 mi) |
| Vickers Hot Springs 1981 record | 118 mi west | 124°F | Natural | Meiners Oaks, CA (5 mi) |
| Yates Hot Springs 1981 record | 119 mi northwest | 100°F | Natural | Bodfish, CA (11 mi) |
| Hot springs of Slab city | 121 mi southeast | Not recorded | Developed | Niland, CA (3 mi) |
| Miracle Hot Springs | 129 mi northwest | Not recorded | Natural | Bodfish, CA (3 mi) |
| Remington Hot Springs | 130 mi northwest | Not recorded | Developed | Bodfish, CA (3 mi) |
| Big Caliente Hot Spring | 130 mi west | Not recorded | Developed | Montecito, CA (8 mi) |
| Democrat Hot Springs 1981 record | 131 mi northwest | 115°F | Natural | Bodfish, CA (11 mi) |
| Delonegha Hot Springs 1981 record | 131 mi northwest | 111°F | Natural | Bodfish, CA (7 mi) |
| Montecito Hot Springs Free | 133 mi west | 118°F | Developed | Montecito, CA (2 mi) |
| Little Caliente Spring | 133 mi west | 90°F | Natural | Montecito, CA (7 mi) |
| Five Palms | 140 mi southeast | Not recorded | Natural | Holtville, CA (11 mi) |
| Coso Hot Springs 1981 record | 146 mi north | 207°F | Natural | Inyokern, CA (28 mi) |
| San Marcos Hot Spring 1981 record | 147 mi west | 109°F | Natural | Goleta, CA (8 mi) |
| Holtville Hot Spring | 148 mi southeast | Not recorded | Natural | Holtville, CA (7 mi) |
| Tecopa Natural Hot Springs Free | 149 mi northeast | Not recorded | Developed | Pahrump, NV (26 mi) |
Best bets for a comfortable soak
These springs near Riverside have a recorded temperature between 95°F and 110°F, close to the classic hot-tub range.
- Lakeview Hot Springs: 100°F, 17 miles southeast
- Eden Hot Springs: 109°F, 20 miles east
- Deep Creek Hot Springs: 108°F, 30 miles northeast
- Fairview Hot Spring: 97°F, 36 miles southwest
- Willett Hot Springs: 108°F, 104 miles northwest
- Matilija Hot Springs: 109°F, 115 miles west
- Yates Hot Springs: 100°F, 119 miles northwest
- San Marcos Hot Spring: 109°F, 147 miles west
Frequently asked questions
What is the closest hot spring to Riverside, CA?
Glen Ivy Hot Springs is the closest listed hot spring, about 15 miles south of central Riverside in a straight line.
How many hot springs are near Riverside, CA?
12 listed hot springs are within 50 miles, 14 within 100 miles and 34 within 150 miles.
Are there hot springs resorts or pools near Riverside, CA?
Yes. The closest developed options are Deep Creek Hot Springs (30 mi), Hot springs of Slab city (121 mi), Remington Hot Springs (130 mi).
Are there free hot springs near Riverside, CA?
Montecito Hot Springs (133 mi), Tecopa Natural Hot Springs (149 mi) are recorded as free. Parking or recreation passes may still apply.