Mono Hot Springs
- Source temp
- 109°F
- Soakable
- Yes
- Road
- Gravel
- Dogs
- Allowed
The source runs about 109°F; the soaking pools run 85 to 112°F at Mono Hot Springs, a developed hot spring in Fresno County, California, managed by Sierra National Forest; Mono Hot Springs Resort (private bathhouse).
Soaking
| Development | Developed |
|---|---|
| Source temperature | 109°F |
| Soaking temperature | 85-112°F |
| Soakable | Yes Resort bathhouse offers private tiled and cast-iron mineral tubs; free undeveloped riverside pools also soak on forest land across the river. |
| Clothing | Swimsuit required |
| Soaking allowed | Yes |
|---|---|
| Water type | Spring |
Access
| Road | Gravel |
|---|---|
| Road note | Kaiser Pass Road is narrow and seasonal; typically closed by snow in winter. Resort lists 2026 season May 22 to October 26. |
| Parking | Resort guest and day-use bathhouse parking along Edison Lake Road at the Mono Hot Springs resort. |
| Fee | Public riverside pools free; resort bathhouse day use from about $25 adult all-day (cabin guests included) |
| Hours | Resort bathhouse generally 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. until September 15; later hours announced at the store |
| Seasonal closure | Kaiser Pass Road and resort typically closed in winter for snow; 2026 resort season May 22 to October 26 |
| Managed by | Sierra National Forest; Mono Hot Springs Resort (private bathhouse) |
Rules
| Dogs | Allowed |
|---|
Common questions
Common questions
Is Mono Hot Springs open?
Seasonal closure: Kaiser Pass Road and resort typically closed in winter for snow; 2026 resort season May 22 to October 26. Hours: Resort bathhouse generally 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. until September 15; later hours announced at the store.
How hot is Mono Hot Springs?
The spring's source runs about 109°F. The soaking pools run 85 to 112°F.
Can you soak at Mono Hot Springs?
Yes, swimming is allowed at Mono Hot Springs.
How do you get to Mono Hot Springs?
The road in is gravel. Kaiser Pass Road is narrow and seasonal; typically closed by snow in winter. Resort lists 2026 season May 22 to October 26. Parking: Resort guest and day-use bathhouse parking along Edison Lake Road at the Mono Hot Springs resort.
Is Mono Hot Springs free?
The fee is Public riverside pools free; resort bathhouse day use from about $25 adult all-day (cabin guests included).
Is Mono Hot Springs clothing optional?
No. Swimsuits are required at Mono Hot Springs.
What are the rules at Mono Hot Springs?
Dogs are allowed.
Nearby
Camping nearby
Fishing nearby
Public land
Mono Hot Springs is inside Sierra National Forest .
Just outside: Ansel Adams Wilderness (0.2 mi) , John Muir Wilderness (0.4 mi) .
Sources
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- https://www.hotspringsguides.com/hot-springs/mono-hot-springs-california (accessed September 30, 2026; backs manager, waterbodyName, access.roadNote, access.roadSurface, access.fee, hotSpring.soakingTempF, hotSpring.development, hotSpring.soakable, swimmerNotes.swimmingAllowed)
- https://www.monohotsprings.com/mineral-bath-hot-spring-spa-mono-resort-sierra-california/ (accessed September 30, 2026; backs access.seasonalClosure, hotSpring.soakingTempF, access.parking / rules.dogs, hotSpring.soakableReason)
- https://www.monohotsprings.com/resort-pricing/ (accessed September 28, 2026; backs access.fee, access.hours, rules.clothing)
- https://doi.pangaea.de/10.1594/PANGAEA.981233 (accessed September 28, 2026; backs hotSpring.sourceTempF)
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