Sierra Hot Springs
Checked October 2026 · Sources
Sierra Hot Springs is a $25 to $40 developed soak in Sierra County, California, about 68 minutes' drive from Reno: 111 F water at the source (1980 survey), snow likely December to April.
- $25 to $40
- Developed
- No pets
about 68 min
56 mi from Reno, no traffic
Drive times computed with GraphHopper; map data OpenStreetMap contributors.
The facts
- Water
- 111 F at the source, not the poolQuoted from the NOAA Thermal Springs List, checked Oct 11, 2026 (1980 survey), entry CAMPBELL HOT SPRINGS
- Fee
"Saturday, Sunday & Holidays, $40 per adult, $25 per child" (punctuation adjusted)
Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 12, 2026- Hours
"Day Use Passes are available through advance reservation only: Thursday through Sunday from 10:30am to 5:30pm."
Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 14, 2026- Permit or reservation
- Reservation required.
"Advance reservations are required for all visits."
Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 14, 2026 - Clothing
"What do you mean by clothing optional? In the tradition of Native American, Japanese onsens and European hot springs, our soaking pools area is clothing-optional."
Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 11, 2026- Dogs
"Do you allow alcohol? Alcohol, drugs and pets are not permitted."
Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 11, 2026- Snow
- Likely December to AprilComputed from NOAA snowfall, 2023 to 2026 seasons
- Run by
- The operator, sierrahotsprings.org
- Last checked
- October 2026
Water temperature
111 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 CAMPBELL HOT SPRINGS
Fees, hours and rules
Do you have to pay to go to Sierra Hot Springs?
Yes.
"Saturday, Sunday & Holidays, $40 per adult, $25 per child" (punctuation adjusted)
Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 12, 2026
How much is a day pass at Sierra Hot Springs?
- Thursday & Friday, adult
- $35
- Thursday & Friday, child
- $25
- Saturday, Sunday & Holidays, adult
- $40
- Saturday, Sunday & Holidays, child
- $25
Day use hours Thursday - Sunday, 10:30am - 5:30pm. At least one person in a party must hold a membership (30 Day $5).
Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 14, 2026
When is Sierra Hot Springs open?
"Day Use Passes are available through advance reservation only: Thursday through Sunday from 10:30am to 5:30pm."
Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 14, 2026
Do you need a permit or reservation for Sierra Hot Springs?
Reservation required.
"Advance reservations are required for all visits."
Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 14, 2026
Pets and clothing
"Do you allow alcohol? Alcohol, drugs and pets are not permitted."
Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 11, 2026
"What do you mean by clothing optional? In the tradition of Native American, Japanese onsens and European hot springs, our soaking pools area is clothing-optional."
Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 11, 2026
Seasons and winter access
Snow likely December to April 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: Thursday & Friday, adult $35; Thursday & Friday, child $25; Saturday, Sunday & Holidays, adult $40; Saturday, Sunday & Holidays, child $25.
- Reservation required.
- Hours: Day Use Passes are available through advance reservation only: Thursday through Sunday from 10:30am to 5:30pm.
- Snow likely December to April.
- Clothing: What do you mean by clothing optional? In the tradition of Native American, Japanese onsens and European hot springs, our soaking pools area is clothing-optional.
- Dogs: Do you allow alcohol? Alcohol, drugs and pets are not permitted.
- Check operator website (no feed) before you drive.
Getting there
Drive times from each town's center, no traffic (computed).
Both open at Sierra Hot Springs.
Camping near Sierra Hot Springs
"Camping is available through advance reservation only: 1 to 5 night stays may be booked Wednesday to Sunday. Tent/Car/RV* camping is permitted in our campground." (punctuation adjusted)
Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 14, 2026
Nearby hot springs (4)
All 13 hot springs in CaliforniaNorthern California hot springs (10)
Questions
Is Sierra Hot Springs free?
"Saturday, Sunday & Holidays, $40 per adult, $25 per child" (punctuation adjusted)Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 12, 2026
Is Sierra Hot Springs clothing optional?
"What do you mean by clothing optional? In the tradition of Native American, Japanese onsens and European hot springs, our soaking pools area is clothing-optional."Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 11, 2026
Can I bring my dog?
"Do you allow alcohol? Alcohol, drugs and pets are not permitted."Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 11, 2026
Can you camp at Sierra Hot Springs?
"Camping is available through advance reservation only: 1 to 5 night stays may be booked Wednesday to Sunday. Tent/Car/RV* camping is permitted in our campground." (punctuation adjusted)Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 14, 2026
Is Sierra Hot Springs open, and what are the hours?
"Day Use Passes are available through advance reservation only: Thursday through Sunday from 10:30am to 5:30pm."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
- sierrahotsprings.org/rooms-and-rates: fee, permit or reservation, day pass pricesChecked Oct 12, 2026 and Oct 14, 2026
- sierrahotsprings.org: hours, campingChecked Oct 14, 2026
- sierrahotsprings.org/faq: clothing, dogsChecked Oct 11, 2026
- Drive times from Reno, Lake Tahoe, Sacramento: computed with GraphHopper 11.1, car profile, no trafficOpenStreetMap extract of Oct 12, 2026
- Snow months (Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr): computed from NOAA snowfall, 2023 to 2026 seasonsMethod page explains the rule