Orr Hot Springs
Checked October 2026 · Sources
Orr Hot Springs is a $80 developed soak in Mendocino County, California, about 149 minutes' drive from San Francisco: 104 F water at the source (1980 survey).
- Day pass $80
- Developed
- No pets
about 2 h 29 min
128.3 mi from San Francisco, no traffic
Drive times computed with GraphHopper; map data OpenStreetMap contributors.
The facts
- Water
- 104 F at the source, not the poolQuoted from the NOAA Thermal Springs List, checked Oct 11, 2026 (1980 survey), entry ORRS SPRINGS
- Day pass
"Rate: $80 + tax = $83.00 per adult, $35 per child."
Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 11, 2026- Hours
"Open every day: 12:00PM to 9:00PM"
Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 14, 2026- Permit or reservation
"Please be sure to make a reservation ahead of time, as we often fill up"
Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 14, 2026- Clothing
"Orr Hot Springs is a clothing optional facility."
Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 11, 2026- Dogs
"No Pets Allowed!"
Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 11, 2026- Run by
- The operator, orrhotsprings.org
- Last checked
- October 2026
Water temperature
104 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 ORRS SPRINGS
Fees, hours and rules
Do you have to pay to go to Orr Hot Springs?
Yes.
"Rate: $80 + tax = $83.00 per adult, $35 per child."
Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 11, 2026
How much is a day pass at Orr Hot Springs?
- Day use, per person
- $50.00
The current rate is $50.00 per person. Note the swimming pool is closed on Tuesdays.
Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 14, 2026
When is Orr Hot Springs open?
"Open every day: 12:00PM to 9:00PM"
Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 14, 2026
Do you need a permit or reservation for Orr Hot Springs?
"Please be sure to make a reservation ahead of time, as we often fill up"
Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 14, 2026
Pets and clothing
"No Pets Allowed!"
Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 11, 2026
"Orr Hot Springs is a clothing optional facility."
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: Day use, per person $50.00.
- Please be sure to make a reservation ahead of time, as we often fill up
- Hours: Open every day: 12:00PM to 9:00PM
- Clothing: Orr Hot Springs is a clothing optional facility.
- Dogs: No Pets Allowed!
- Check operator website (no feed) before you drive.
Getting there
Drive times from each town's center, no traffic (computed).
Both open at Orr Hot Springs.
Camping near Orr Hot Springs
Campsite #1
"Campsite #1 Maximum Occupancy: 3 Size: 9' x 9' platform Cooking: Communal Kitchen Rate: $80 + tax = $83.00 per adult, $35 per child (no children under 9) 2-night minimum unless only one night is available"
Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 14, 2026
Nearby hot springs (2)
All 13 hot springs in CaliforniaNorthern California hot springs (10)
Questions
Is Orr Hot Springs free?
"Rate: $80 + tax = $83.00 per adult, $35 per child."Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 11, 2026
Is Orr Hot Springs clothing optional?
"Orr Hot Springs is a clothing optional facility."Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 11, 2026
Can I bring my dog?
"No Pets Allowed!"Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 11, 2026
Can you camp at Orr Hot Springs?
"Campsite #1 Maximum Occupancy: 3 Size: 9' x 9' platform Cooking: Communal Kitchen Rate: $80 + tax = $83.00 per adult, $35 per child (no children under 9) 2-night minimum unless only one night is available"Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 14, 2026
Is Orr Hot Springs open, and what are the hours?
"Open every day: 12:00PM to 9:00PM"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
- orrhotsprings.org/camping.html: fee, campingChecked Oct 11, 2026 and Oct 14, 2026
- orrhotsprings.org/day-use.html: hours, permit or reservation, day pass pricesChecked Oct 14, 2026
- orrhotsprings.org/things-to-know-beforehand.html: clothing, dogsChecked Oct 11, 2026
- Drive times from San Francisco: computed with GraphHopper 11.1, car profile, no trafficOpenStreetMap extract of Oct 12, 2026