Jordan Hot Springs
- Source temp
- 124°F
- Soakable
- Yes
- Hike
- 12 mi round trip
- Elevation gain
- 2500 ft
- Permit
- Required
The source runs about 124°F; the soaking pools run 94 to 104°F at Jordan Hot Springs, a primitive hot spring in Tulare County, California, managed by Inyo National Forest (Golden Trout Wilderness).
Soaking
| Development | Primitive |
|---|---|
| Source temperature | 124°F |
| Soaking temperature | 94-104°F |
| Soakable | Yes |
| Soaking allowed | Yes |
|---|---|
| Water type | Spring |
Access
| Hike | 12 mi round trip |
|---|---|
| Elevation gain | 2500 ft |
| Road note | Forest Road 21S03 to Blackrock Trailhead; typically closed by snow in winter and often reopens around Memorial Day. |
| Parking | Walk-in campsites with outhouse, tent pads, and corrals at Blackrock Trailhead; water available at Blackrock Information Station about 7 miles south. |
| Fee | Free day use; free overnight wilderness permit required for overnight stays in Golden Trout Wilderness |
| Reservation or permit | Required |
| Seasonal closure | Blackrock Trailhead road access commonly closed in winter for snow |
| Managed by | Inyo National Forest (Golden Trout Wilderness) |
Rules
| Camping | Allowed |
|---|
Common questions
Common questions
Is Jordan Hot Springs open?
Seasonal closure: Blackrock Trailhead road access commonly closed in winter for snow.
How hot is Jordan Hot Springs?
The spring's source runs about 124°F. The soaking pools run 94 to 104°F.
Can you soak at Jordan Hot Springs?
Yes, swimming is allowed at Jordan Hot Springs.
How long is the hike to Jordan Hot Springs?
It's a 12 mi hike round trip with 2500 ft of elevation gain. Forest Road 21S03 to Blackrock Trailhead; typically closed by snow in winter and often reopens around Memorial Day. Parking: Walk-in campsites with outhouse, tent pads, and corrals at Blackrock Trailhead; water available at Blackrock Information Station about 7 miles south.
Do you need a reservation for Jordan Hot Springs?
Yes. A reservation or permit is required.
Is Jordan Hot Springs free?
Yes. Free day use; free overnight wilderness permit required for overnight stays in Golden Trout Wilderness.
What are the rules at Jordan Hot Springs?
Camping is allowed.
Nearby
Nearby
Camping nearby
Public land
Jordan Hot Springs is inside Golden Trout Wilderness and Inyo National Forest .
Sources
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- https://www.fs.usda.gov/r05/inyo/recreation/trails/blackrock-trail (accessed September 28, 2026; backs manager, access.parking)
- https://www.fs.usda.gov/media/233558 (accessed September 28, 2026; backs access.hikeDistanceMi, access.hikeDistanceBasis, access.elevationGainFt)
- https://www.hotspringsguides.com/hot-springs/jordan-hot-springs-california (accessed September 28, 2026; backs access.roadNote, access.seasonalClosure, hotSpring.soakingTempF, hotSpring.development, hotSpring.soakable, waterbodyName, swimmerNotes.swimmingAllowed)
- https://www.fs.usda.gov/r05/sequoia/recreation/golden-trout-wilderness (accessed September 28, 2026; backs access.permitRequired, access.fee, rules.camping)
- https://doi.pangaea.de/10.1594/PANGAEA.981233 (accessed September 28, 2026; backs hotSpring.sourceTempF)
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