Hot Springs Near San Francisco
6 hot springs are within 120 miles of San Francisco. The closest is Indian Springs, about 56 miles away in a straight line. By development: 1 primitive and 5 resorts. 1 needs a hike. 3 have a closure or hazard note on file.
Distances are straight-line miles from San Francisco, not driving distance.
- No closure on file
- Closed, or no soaking or swimming
No hot springs match.
| Name | Temperature | Development | Access | Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 92-102°F pools | Development Resort | Access – | Fee Hotel guests; limited day pool passes $50 with booked 50-min spa service (not Saturdays) | Status No closure on file | |
| 98-115°F pools | Development Resort | Access – | Fee Membership and reservation required; about $15/month or $35/year for guests 18+ | Status No closure on file | |
| 98-109°F pools | Development Resort | Access – | Fee Day use weekdays $65.49; weekends and holidays $72.15 (includes hot springs, preserve trails, kitchen, sauna, pool) | Status No closure on file | |
| – | Development Resort | Access – | Fee Day use $50 per person; reservation and full prepayment required | Status Closure or warning on file | |
| – | Development Primitive | Access 9.5 mi hike | Fee VWA lists Big Sur Station parking at $10 per calendar day when access is legal | Status Closure or warning on file | |
| 100-140°F pools | Development Resort | Access gravel road | Fee Summer guest season by reservation only; day-visit pricing published seasonally on SFZC day-visit pages | Status Closure or warning on file |
Photo credits (5)
- Indian Springs: Sarah Stierch, CC BY 4.0
- Harbin Hot Springs: U.S. Government Printing Office, Public domain
- Wilbur Hot Springs: Sanfranman59, Public domain
- Orr Hot Springs: Sarah Stierch, CC BY 4.0
- Sykes Hot Springs: Andy Mai, CC0
Common questions
What is the closest hot spring to San Francisco?
Indian Springs, about 56 miles away in a straight line.
Which hot springs near San Francisco are clothing optional?
Clothing optional, per a stated rule: Harbin Hot Springs, Wilbur Hot Springs, and Orr Hot Springs.
Are any hot springs near San Francisco closed?
A closure or hazard note is on file for Orr Hot Springs, Sykes Hot Springs, and Tassajara Hot Springs. Each page has the dated detail.