Keough Hot Springs
Checked October 2026 · Sources
Keough Hot Springs is a $14 developed soak in Inyo County, California, about 12 minutes' drive from Bishop: 124 F water at the source (1980 survey), snow likely February.
- Day pass $14
- Developed
about 12 min
8.5 mi from Bishop, no traffic
Drive times computed with GraphHopper; map data OpenStreetMap contributors.
The facts
- Water
- 124 F at the source, not the poolQuoted from the NOAA Thermal Springs List, checked Oct 11, 2026 (1980 survey), entry KEOUGH HOT SPRINGS
- Day pass
"Adult Day: $14."
Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 11, 2026- Hours
"11am-6pm ~ Monday CLOSED ~ Tuesday 11am-6pm ~ Wednesday 11am-6pm ~ Thursday 11am-6pm ~ Friday 9am-6pm ~ Saturday 9am-6pm ~ Sunday *Hours subject to change"
Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 14, 2026- Permit or reservation
- None posted by the agencyChecked on the operator, checked Oct 14, 2026
- Clothing
- Not posted by the operatorChecked on the operator, checked Oct 11, 2026
- Dogs
- Not posted by the operatorChecked on the operator, checked Oct 11, 2026
- Snow
- Likely FebruaryComputed from NOAA snowfall, 2023 to 2026 seasons
- Managed by
- Local government
- Last checked
- October 2026
Water temperature
124 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 KEOUGH HOT SPRINGS
Fees, hours and rules
Do you have to pay to go to Keough Hot Springs?
Yes.
"Adult Day: $14."
Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 11, 2026
How much is a day pass at Keough Hot Springs?
- Adult Day
- $14
- Child (3-12)
- $10
- 2 & Under
- $5
Hot springs day use. Pool page: Hours and rates are subject to change.
Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 14, 2026
When is Keough Hot Springs open?
"11am-6pm ~ Monday CLOSED ~ Tuesday 11am-6pm ~ Wednesday 11am-6pm ~ Thursday 11am-6pm ~ Friday 9am-6pm ~ Saturday 9am-6pm ~ Sunday *Hours subject to change"
Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 14, 2026
Do you need a permit or reservation for Keough Hot Springs?
None is posted. not posted
Checked on the operator, checked Oct 14, 2026
Pets and clothing
Not posted by the operator.
Checked on the operator, checked Oct 11, 2026
Not posted by the operator.
Checked on the operator, checked Oct 11, 2026
Seasons and winter access
Snow likely February at the spring.
Computed from NOAA snowfall, 2023 to 2026 seasons
Road and gate closures: check the operator's website.
Before you go
- Day pass: Adult Day $14; Child (3-12) $10; 2 & Under $5.
- No permit or reservation is posted.
- Hours: 11am-6pm ~ Monday CLOSED ~ Tuesday 11am-6pm ~ Wednesday 11am-6pm ~ Thursday 11am-6pm ~ Friday 9am-6pm ~ Saturday 9am-6pm ~ Sunday *Hours subject to change
- Snow likely February.
- Check operator website (no feed) before you drive.
Getting there
Drive times from each town's center, no traffic (computed).
Both open at Keough Hot Springs.
Camping near Keough Hot Springs
"Camping & RV Sites With year round electric and dry camping this is the place you want to stay."
Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 14, 2026
Nearby hot springs (6)
All 13 hot springs in CaliforniaEastern Sierra hot springs (6)Northern California hot springs (10)
Questions
Is Keough Hot Springs free?
"Adult Day: $14."Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 11, 2026
Is Keough Hot Springs clothing optional?
Can I bring my dog?
Can you camp at Keough Hot Springs?
"Camping & RV Sites With year round electric and dry camping this is the place you want to stay."Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 14, 2026
Is Keough Hot Springs open, and what are the hours?
"11am-6pm ~ Monday CLOSED ~ Tuesday 11am-6pm ~ Wednesday 11am-6pm ~ Thursday 11am-6pm ~ Friday 9am-6pm ~ Saturday 9am-6pm ~ Sunday *Hours subject to change"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
- keoughshotsprings.com/hotsprings.php: fee, hoursChecked Oct 11, 2026 and Oct 14, 2026
- keoughshotsprings.com: clothing (not posted), dogs (not posted), campingChecked Oct 11, 2026 and Oct 14, 2026
- keoughshotsprings.com/lodging.php: day pass pricesChecked Oct 14, 2026
- Drive times from Bishop, Mammoth Lakes: computed with GraphHopper 11.1, car profile, no trafficOpenStreetMap extract of Oct 12, 2026
- Snow months (Feb): computed from NOAA snowfall, 2023 to 2026 seasonsMethod page explains the rule