Vichy Hot Springs
Checked October 2026 · Sources
Vichy Hot Springs is a $45 to $110 developed soak in Mendocino County, California, about 132 minutes' drive from San Francisco: 85 F water at the source (1980 survey).
- $45 to $110
- Developed
- No pets
about 2 h 12 min
117.2 mi from San Francisco, no traffic
Drive times computed with GraphHopper; map data OpenStreetMap contributors.
The facts
- Water
- 85 F at the source, not the poolQuoted from the NOAA Thermal Springs List, checked Oct 11, 2026 (1980 survey), entry VICHY SPRINGS
- Fee
"Two hours or less: $45 per person"
Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 12, 2026- Hours
"Day Use hours are 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM"
Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 14, 2026- Permit or reservation
- None posted by the operatorChecked on the operator, checked Oct 14, 2026
- Clothing
"Bathing suits are required in all facilities."
Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 12, 2026- Dogs
"Pets are not allowed anywhere on the property including the parking lot."
Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 12, 2026- Run by
- The operator, vichysprings.com
- Last checked
- October 2026
Trail and trailhead
- Climb
- About 20 ft up and 0 ft down, one wayComputed from USGS 3DEP elevations at 14 points on our route, Oct 14, 2026 (rough)
Water temperature
85 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 VICHY SPRINGS
Fees, hours and rules
Do you have to pay to go to Vichy Hot Springs?
Yes.
"Two hours or less: $45 per person"
Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 12, 2026
How much is a day pass at Vichy Hot Springs?
- Two Hours or less per person
- $45
- Three Hours or less per person
- $65
- All Day, when booking Spa Service
- $55
- All Day per person
- $110
Rates - 2026. In holiday periods Vichy Springs offers two-hour day use only.
Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 14, 2026
When is Vichy Hot Springs open?
"Day Use hours are 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM"
Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 14, 2026
Do you need a permit or reservation for Vichy Hot Springs?
None is posted. not posted
Checked on the operator, checked Oct 14, 2026
Pets and clothing
"Pets are not allowed anywhere on the property including the parking lot."
Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 12, 2026
"Bathing suits are required in all facilities."
Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 12, 2026
Before you go
- Day pass: Two Hours or less per person $45; Three Hours or less per person $65; All Day, when booking Spa Service $55; All Day per person $110.
- No permit or reservation is posted.
- Hours: Day Use hours are 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Clothing: Bathing suits are required in all facilities.
- Dogs: Pets are not allowed anywhere on the property including the parking lot.
Getting there
Drive times from each town's center, no traffic (computed).
Both open at Vichy Hot Springs.
Nearby hot springs (2)
All 13 hot springs in CaliforniaNorthern California hot springs (10)
Questions
Is Vichy Hot Springs free?
"Two hours or less: $45 per person"Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 12, 2026
Is Vichy Hot Springs clothing optional?
"Bathing suits are required in all facilities."Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 12, 2026
Can I bring my dog?
"Pets are not allowed anywhere on the property including the parking lot."Quoted from the operator, checked Oct 12, 2026
Is Vichy Hot Springs open, and what are the hours?
"Day Use hours are 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM"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
- vichysprings.com/day-use: fee, hours, clothing, dogs, day pass pricesChecked Oct 12, 2026 and Oct 14, 2026
- 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