Harbin Hot Springs
- Source temp
- 120°F
- Soakable
- Yes
- Permit
- Required
- Dogs
- Not allowed
The source runs about 120°F; the soaking pools run 98 to 115°F at Harbin Hot Springs, a resort hot spring in Lake County, California, on private land (Harbin Hot Springs Retreat Center).
Soaking
| Development | Resort |
|---|---|
| Source temperature | 120°F |
| Soaking temperature | 98-115°F |
| Pools | 8 |
| Soakable | Yes |
| Clothing | Clothing optional |
| Soaking allowed | Yes |
|---|---|
| Water type | Spring |
Access
| Fee | Membership and reservation required; about $15/month or $35/year for guests 18+ |
|---|---|
| Hours | Open 24 hours a day, 365 days per year; pools open 24 hours (children limited hours in Mainside Pool Area) |
| Reservation or permit | Required |
| Managed by | private (Harbin Hot Springs Retreat Center) |
Rules
| Dogs | Not allowed |
|---|---|
| Camping | Allowed |
| Fires | Not allowed |
Common questions
Common questions
Is Harbin Hot Springs open?
Hours: Open 24 hours a day, 365 days per year; pools open 24 hours (children limited hours in Mainside Pool Area).
How hot is Harbin Hot Springs?
The spring's source runs about 120°F. The soaking pools run 98 to 115°F. There are 8 pools.
Can you soak at Harbin Hot Springs?
Yes, swimming is allowed at Harbin Hot Springs.
Do you need a reservation for Harbin Hot Springs?
Yes. A reservation or permit is required.
Is Harbin Hot Springs free?
The fee is Membership and reservation required; about $15/month or $35/year for guests 18+.
Is Harbin Hot Springs clothing optional?
Yes, Harbin Hot Springs is clothing optional.
What are the rules at Harbin Hot Springs?
Dogs are not allowed, camping is allowed, and fires are not allowed.
Nearby
Sources
5
- https://www.hotspringsguides.com/hot-springs/harbin-hot-springs-california (accessed September 28, 2026; backs access.fee, hotSpring.soakingTempF)
- https://harbin.org/ (accessed September 28, 2026; backs access.fee, manager, hotSpring.development, access.permitRequired, rules.clothing, rules.dogs, hotSpring.poolCount, hotSpring.soakable, swimmerNotes.swimmingAllowed)
- https://harbin.org/reservations/helpful-information/ (accessed September 28, 2026; backs access.hours, rules.fires)
- https://harbin.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Front-Desk-Info-Map-Letter-6.9.2025.pdf (accessed September 28, 2026; backs rules.camping)
- https://doi.pangaea.de/10.1594/PANGAEA.981233 (accessed September 28, 2026; backs hotSpring.sourceTempF)
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