Travertine Hot Spring

Travertine Hot Spring

Travertine Hot Spring
4.5
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searching4sasquatch
World45 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2020
We've been here a few times over the years. It is a very unique place, and really nice if you catch a time when it isn't crowded. The pools in total only have room for 10 people or so at a time. Best bet is a weekday, pitch a tent on BLM land overnight, so you can enjoy the springs under the stars, then get up early for sunrise, and before too many others start to trickle in.
Be a good neighbor to other visitors and don't leave trash, make loud noise, or let your dog in the water. Seriously. This isn't a party spot, but a natural wonder and relaxing environment. Soaking without a suit is common here, and is functional more than anything. Who wants to have to pack up wet stuff after when you're on a roadtrip?
Not a destination, but worth a short side-trip if it's on your way somewhere. The views across the valley are astounding.
Written 18 December 2020
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Michelle W
Miami, FL174 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2023 • Friends
This hot spring complex is very accessible to vehicles with reasonable clearance (pickup, SUV), and within minutes of the amenities of the town of Bridgeport. Dispersed camping sites are even closer. It is easy to hike around and see a huge range of thermal features (small springs, rivlulets, bubbling pools, microbial mats) and appreciate the unique plant vegetation of the travertine environment,.Staying on the well-maintained trails protects the travertine. Hot springs are pretty available for soaking as well, as there are quite a few large enough for people, but many are more bathtub temp than hot tub temp. Most folks we saw in the pools were in bathing attire, daytime and into early night.
Written 22 September 2023
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Cliff I
Santa Ana, CA9 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
July 2021
Much has been reviewed on this little oasis already. The ease of reaching this spot makes it very easy to access. The parking area is small but you can park parallel to the road. Summer mid-day seemed to lessen the number of people that were there.
The main small pools offered three different temps and with a very small group of people in the area all three could be tested. There are smaller pools in the nearby area that are usable with less people to deal with. This is more a social gathering area than a therapeutic spa but do enjoy the people.
Written 1 July 2021
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Hal G
San Diego126 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
July 2020
Easy to find, the dirt road is well maintained, but probably not good for low clearance vehicles. Beware! Several little natural pools tucked away under the limestone with the water temp very pleasant. Don't spoil it by bringing a large or loud group! This is the kind of place that authorities could close down in a heartbeat!
Written 8 August 2020
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JC1064
Phoenix, AZ267 contributions
2.0 of 5 bubbles
July 2024 • Couples
We saw the previous reviews and thought this would be a great place for a couple of hours. Close to town you drive down a dirt road that any car can get down. There is parking and pit toilets in the parking area. We took the path to the springs - on the main path there are a couiple of pools that you can see in the main picture but they were about 6 inches deep with thick mud on the bottom and not at all appealing. There seemed to be some other pools further down the path but we chose not to go down there as we were so disappointed by the main pools which to be honest you could not do anything more than put a foot in. Personally I have been to better ones - or maybe they are better in the spring or winter but this was not worth the time to drive out and walk around.
Written 6 August 2024
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Penny
2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2023 • Couples
We had a great time here, there are plenty of Springs to choose from. Went on a saturday morning, there were others there but not too busy. It's beautiful, I didn't understand some of the reviews. The road is bumpy and well sign posted. There are bathrooms. The trail is obvious but some of the springs are a bit hidden.
Written 29 May 2023
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Susanne T
North Carolina Mountains, NC2,134 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2021
We were told about the hot springs and promptly made a detour. A busy place with a few hot (and a couple of cool springs). Some people were bathing in. A little hiking and a dirt rad involved, but a fun stop to make along the way.
Written 29 October 2021
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Westest
3 contributions
1.0 of 5 bubbles
July 2021
Be aware that these are untreated, low-flow hot springs used by many thousands of people each year. There is no shower for bathers to clean off before they get in the tub, so you will be sharing their microbes when you get in. Reports of bacterial infections by bathers are are not uncommon, especially during the busy periods. Red spider mites also are present.

You will see broken glass, nudity and camping at the hot springs even though all are strictly prohibited.

Local Native people used these springs for religious practices for thousands of years, but they have been excluded for this purpose by the Bureau of Land Management. So your karma is at risk, as well.
Written 16 April 2022
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JohnFallonstudio
Portland, OR138 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2018 • Friends
I love this place and it is one of the best hot springs. Please though go with respect and keep this place clean. Do not come with an attitude and know this is clothing optional and should stay that way. Be one with nature and heal in it's waters. This is a sacred place to the local native tribe that lives near it and be respectful and do not climb on the ancient build up of minerals or we will lose access to this amazing place!!!
Written 17 March 2018
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aronjon
carbondale, co7 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
great views from these pods..worth driving from bridgeport to see if they are crowded or not..10 people is too many. water is a good temp, not too hot, not too cool. be sure to find all the pods, as they are pretty spread out. great view of eastern sierras. dont need 4 wheel to get there. bring something to put your stuff on..no benches or logs or anything to keep stuff out of dirt.
Written 9 September 2006
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