Grover Hot Springs
- Source temp
- 147°F
- Soakable
- Yes
- Elevation
- 5,900 ft
- Road
- Paved
- Dogs
- Allowed
The source runs about 147°F; the soaking pools run 102 to 104°F at Grover Hot Springs, a developed hot spring in Alpine County, California, managed by California State Parks (Grover Hot Springs State Park).
Closures and warnings
Park page reports the pool complex is currently closed; confirm status at parks.ca.gov or by calling the park before a soak trip. As of September 28, 2026.
Soaking
| Development | Developed |
|---|---|
| Source temperature | 147°F |
| Soaking temperature | 102-104°F |
| Pools | 2 |
| Soakable | Yes |
| Soaking allowed | Yes |
|---|---|
| Water type | Spring |
| Entry | Walk in |
| Current | None |
| Water clarity | Yellow-green pool color from mineral deposits reacting with bromine sanitizer, not algae alone. |
Access
| Road | Paved |
|---|---|
| Road note | Four miles west of Markleeville at the end of Hot Springs Road; winter snow may require snow tires, chains, or four-wheel drive. |
| Parking | Day-use parking past the hot spring pool; overflow vehicle lot for campground extras. |
| Fee | Vehicle day use $8 ($7 seniors 62+); pool $10 adult / $5 child 16 and under |
| Hours | Day use sunrise to sunset. Pool complex open Friday through Monday when operating; confirm before visiting. |
| Reservation window | Pool reservations via ReserveCalifornia.com; remaining spots sold day-of at the entrance kiosk. |
| Elevation | 5,900 ft |
| Wheelchair access | ADA boardwalk through the meadow; both pools accessible via a lift (assistance may be needed with ramp slope). |
| Managed by | California State Parks (Grover Hot Springs State Park) |
| Restrooms | Yes |
|---|---|
| Showers | Yes |
| Drinking water | Yes |
| Picnic sites | Yes |
| Note | Changing rooms, bathrooms, and showers at the pool complex; towels not provided. Hot showers in summer campground use tokens. |
Rules
| Dogs | Allowed |
|---|---|
| Camping | Allowed |
Common questions
Common questions
Is Grover Hot Springs open?
Park page reports the pool complex is currently closed; confirm status at parks.ca.gov or by calling the park before a soak trip. As of September 28, 2026. Hours: Day use sunrise to sunset. Pool complex open Friday through Monday when operating; confirm before visiting.
How hot is Grover Hot Springs?
The spring's source runs about 147°F. The soaking pools run 102 to 104°F. There are 2 pools.
Can you soak at Grover Hot Springs?
Yes, swimming is allowed at Grover Hot Springs. No current is reported here.
How do you get to Grover Hot Springs?
The road in is paved. Four miles west of Markleeville at the end of Hot Springs Road; winter snow may require snow tires, chains, or four-wheel drive. Parking: Day-use parking past the hot spring pool; overflow vehicle lot for campground extras.
Is Grover Hot Springs free?
The fee is Vehicle day use $8 ($7 seniors 62+); pool $10 adult / $5 child 16 and under.
What facilities are at Grover Hot Springs?
Restrooms, showers, drinking water, and picnic sites. Changing rooms, bathrooms, and showers at the pool complex; towels not provided. Hot showers in summer campground use tokens.
What are the rules at Grover Hot Springs?
Dogs are allowed and camping is allowed.
Nearby
Camping nearby
Fishing nearby
Public land
Grover Hot Springs is inside Grover Hot Springs State Park .
Just outside: Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest (under 0.1 mi) , Mokelumne Wilderness (0.3 mi) .
Sources
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- https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=508 (accessed September 28, 2026; backs manager, waterbodyName, elevationFt, access.roadSurface, access.roadNote, access.fee, access.hours, access.amenities, rules.dogs, rules.camping, hazardNote, swimmerNotes.waterType, hotSpring.development, swimmerNotes.waterClarityNote)
- https://www.hotspringsguides.com/hot-springs/grover-hot-springs (accessed September 28, 2026; backs access.roadNote, hotSpring.soakingTempF)
- https://www.parks.ca.gov/pages/508/files/GroverHotSpringsSP_Infosheet_8.5x11_090225_FINAL.pdf (accessed September 28, 2026; backs access.parking, access.fee, access.reservationWindow, access.wheelchairAccess, swimmerNotes.swimmingAllowed, hotSpring.soakable, hotSpring.development, hotSpring.poolCount)
- https://doi.pangaea.de/10.1594/PANGAEA.981233 (accessed September 28, 2026; backs hotSpring.sourceTempF)
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