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Harbin Hot Springs

Checked October 2026 · Sources

Harbin Hot Springs is a $25 to $55 developed soak in Lake County, California, about 122 minutes' drive from San Francisco: 120 F water at the source (1980 survey), a 0.1-mile walk from the nearest road.

  • $25 to $55
  • Developed
  • Walk 0.1 mi
  • No pets
Is it open? As of Oct 14, 2026, no closure is posted for Harbin Hot Springs.
From the operator, read Oct 14, 2026
Directions
Drive timecomputed

about 2 h 2 min
91.4 mi from San Francisco, no traffic

Drive times computed with GraphHopper; map data OpenStreetMap contributors.

The facts

Water
120 F at the source, not the pool
Quoted from the NOAA Thermal Springs List, checked Oct 11, 2026 (1980 survey), entry HARBIN SPRINGS
Walk
0.1 miles one way from the nearest road
Computed on an OpenStreetMap foot route · start 38.78563, -122.65468
Fee
"6 Hour Day Visit: Monday - Thursday: Adult $45; Friday - Sunday: Adult $55. 3 Hour Harmony Pass: Monday - Thursday: Adult $25; Friday - Sunday: Adult $30. Guests over the age of 18 are required to purchase a membership."
Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 12, 2026
Hours
"Day visitors may check-in at our reception office any time between 9am and 8pm."
Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 14, 2026
Permit or reservation
Reservation required.
"Reservations are required. Please be sure to make a reservation online or call our Reception Office at 707-987-2477."
Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 14, 2026
Clothing
"In the tradition of Japanese onsens, Native American and European hot springs, Harbin’s pool areas are clothing optional."
Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 11, 2026
Dogs
"Only ADA service dogs are allowed."
Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 11, 2026
Run by
The operator, harbin.org
Closures
Operator website (no closures feed)
Last checked
October 2026

Trail and trailhead

Road access

Distance
0.1 mile one way
Computed on an OpenStreetMap foot route
Climb
About 140 ft up and 10 ft down, one way
Computed from USGS 3DEP elevations at 14 points on our route, Oct 14, 2026 (rough)
Start
Road access
38.78563, -122.65468

Water temperature

120 F at the source, from NOAA's Thermal Springs List (1980 survey). That is where the water leaves the ground; the pool you sit in is cooler.

Quoted from the NOAA Thermal Springs List, checked Oct 11, 2026 (1980 survey), entry HARBIN SPRINGS

Fees, hours and rules

Do you have to pay to go to Harbin Hot Springs?

Yes.

"6 Hour Day Visit: Monday - Thursday: Adult $45; Friday - Sunday: Adult $55. 3 Hour Harmony Pass: Monday - Thursday: Adult $25; Friday - Sunday: Adult $30. Guests over the age of 18 are required to purchase a membership."

Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 12, 2026

How much is a day pass at Harbin Hot Springs?

6 Hour Day Visit, adult, Monday - Thursday
$45
6 Hour Day Visit, adult, Friday - Sunday
$55
6 Hour Day Visit, child
$25
3 Hour Harmony Pass, adult, Monday - Thursday
$25
3 Hour Harmony Pass, adult, Friday - Sunday
$30

Guests over the age of 18 are required to purchase a membership. One Month Trial: $15

Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 14, 2026

When is Harbin Hot Springs open?

"Day visitors may check-in at our reception office any time between 9am and 8pm."

Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 14, 2026

Do you need a permit or reservation for Harbin Hot Springs?

Reservation required.

"Reservations are required. Please be sure to make a reservation online or call our Reception Office at 707-987-2477."

Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 14, 2026

Pets and clothing

Dogs
"Only ADA service dogs are allowed."

Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 11, 2026

Clothing
"In the tradition of Japanese onsens, Native American and European hot springs, Harbin’s pool areas are clothing optional."

Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 11, 2026

Seasons and winter access

Road and gate closures: check the operator's website.

Before you go

  • Day pass: 6 Hour Day Visit, adult, Monday - Thursday $45; 6 Hour Day Visit, adult, Friday - Sunday $55; 6 Hour Day Visit, child $25; 3 Hour Harmony Pass, adult, Monday - Thursday $25; 3 Hour Harmony Pass, adult, Friday - Sunday $30.
  • Reservation required.
  • Hours: Day visitors may check-in at our reception office any time between 9am and 8pm.
  • Clothing: In the tradition of Japanese onsens, Native American and European hot springs, Harbin’s pool areas are clothing optional.
  • Dogs: Only ADA service dogs are allowed.
  • Check operator website (no feed) before you drive.

Getting there

Drive times from each town's center, no traffic (computed).

San Francisco, CaliforniaHot springs near San Franciscoabout 2 h 2 min91.4 miSacramento, CaliforniaHot springs near Sacramentoabout 2 h 14 min107.3 mi
Google Maps Apple Maps

Both open at the start, the road access point, not at the pool.

Harbin

California. Tap the map for directions. Outline: US Census, public domain.

Camping near Harbin Hot Springs

Meadow Camping Picnic Area

"The Meadow Camping Picnic Area offers plenty of space to set up a tent and you'll find space to camp along the creek, including some tent platforms."

Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 14, 2026

Nearby hot springs (2)

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Questions

Is Harbin Hot Springs free?

No.
"6 Hour Day Visit: Monday - Thursday: Adult $45; Friday - Sunday: Adult $55. 3 Hour Harmony Pass: Monday - Thursday: Adult $25; Friday - Sunday: Adult $30. Guests over the age of 18 are required to purchase a membership."
Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 12, 2026

Is Harbin Hot Springs clothing optional?

"In the tradition of Japanese onsens, Native American and European hot springs, Harbin’s pool areas are clothing optional."
Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 11, 2026

Can I bring my dog?

"Only ADA service dogs are allowed."
Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 11, 2026

Can you camp at Harbin Hot Springs?

"The Meadow Camping Picnic Area offers plenty of space to set up a tent and you'll find space to camp along the creek, including some tent platforms."
Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 14, 2026

Is Harbin Hot Springs open, and what are the hours?

"Day visitors may check-in at our reception office any time between 9am and 8pm."
Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 14, 2026

Sources and last checked

Page last checked October 2026 (the oldest date below).

  • ncei.noaa.gov/access/metadata/landing-page/bin/iso: water temperatureChecked Oct 11, 2026
  • harbin.org/reservations/accommodations-rates: fee, hours, day pass prices, campingChecked Oct 12, 2026 and Oct 14, 2026
  • harbin.org: permit or reservation, clothing, dogsChecked Oct 11, 2026 and Oct 14, 2026
  • Walk: 0.1 mi, computed on an OpenStreetMap foot route (FOSSGIS routing, foot profile) from 38.78563, -122.65468Map data OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL
  • Drive times from San Francisco, Sacramento: computed with GraphHopper 11.1, car profile, no trafficOpenStreetMap extract of Oct 12, 2026
  • Climb: computed from USGS 3DEP elevations along our OpenStreetMap foot routeComputed Oct 14, 2026

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