California's mountains and coastline make up a good portion of the Pacific Ring of Fire . With that comes volcanoes, earthquakes as 2 major techtonic plates are pushing together, and hot magma which heats the earths water and forces its way up the surface. Hot mineral waters, bubbling up from the earth's crust, are found in the deserts, mountains and coastal regions of California.
Some springs are capped to provide geothermal energy in places like Imperial Co. Resort style hotels in the Palm Springs desert, small rustic camps in the mountains, health centers on the Central Coast, every one of these has its unique setting and pure, natural ambience.
Many are primitive hot tubs scattered throughout the California mountains. Relaxing outside under the starry night sky, soaking your worries away and connecting with the earth. There is nothing quite like your first hot springs experience.
Respect private property rights. Do not trespass
at private hot springs without the landowners permission.
Hot springs are a naturally occurring phenomena.
Neither improved nor maintained by the Forest Service.
Footing around hot springs is often poor.
Watch out for broken bricks, boards, broken glass & slippery moss. Use caution when
going barefoot and don't go alone.
Water temperatures vary by site, ranging
from warm to very hot. Test the water first for temperature to
avoid scalds and burns.
Prolonged immersion may be hazardous to your
health and result in hyperthermia
Elderly persons and those with a history
of heart disease, diabetes, high or low blood pressure or who
are pregnant should consult their physicians prior to use.
Don't drink the water.
Please don't litter. Remove the trash and keep 'em clean.
Both of these can be reached
by driving Hwy.154 N, then right on Forest Service Rd.#5N12 (E.
Camino Cielo to Romero Cyn Rd. # 5N15 ) Follow signs. NOTE: area was buned badly in a recent wildfire 2008
Little
Caliente Hot Springs
located @ end of Forest Service Rd. #5N15
in Los Padres
Nat. Forest
small campground nearby
Big Caliente Hot
Springs
located @ end of Forest Service Rd. # 5N16 via #5N15
in Los Padres NF
small campground nearby
