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Every Hot Spring

Elgin Mine

Elgin Mine is a geothermal spring in California. Water at the source is recorded at 156°F (69°C), hot enough to scald.

156°F69°C recorded at the source
Scalding at the source. Do not enter without a cooled, mixed pool.

Facts

Coordinates
39.0570, -122.4750 (Google Maps, OSM)
Source temperature
156°F (69°C)
Access
Unknown
Type
Unknown
Fee
Not recorded
Clothing optional
Not recorded
Nearest town
Not recorded
Data sources
NOAA NCEI. See sources

Map

Larger marker is Elgin Mine; smaller markers are other springs within 50 miles.

Quick answers

How hot is Elgin Mine?
The hottest recorded reading at the source is 156°F (69°C). That is the outlet temperature, not a pool temperature; water cools as it flows away from the source. Water this hot can cause serious burns, so test any pool by hand first.
Where is Elgin Mine?
Elgin Mine is in California, at coordinates 39.0570, -122.4750.
What other hot springs are near Elgin Mine?
The closest listed springs, in straight-line distance, are Jones Fountain of Life Spring, 2 mi; Blank Spring, Manzanita Mine Sprs, 3 mi; and Abbott Mine, 3 mi.

Before you go

  • Temperatures are measured at the source and can be far hotter than any soaking pool. Test with a hand before stepping in.
  • Access, fees, and road conditions change. Verify with the land manager or owner; "public" here reflects survey records, not a current right of entry.
  • Water in natural springs is untreated. Keep your head above water and avoid soaking with open wounds. Some springs carry Naegleria fowleri risk.
  • Pack out everything, including soap residue. Many springs have been closed because of trash and overcrowding.

Sources

Dataset last rebuilt October 11, 2026. Not yet checked on site by a person. Access, fee, clothing and closure details appear only when a source below states them. How this data is built.

Merged from

  1. NOAA NCEI Thermal Springs List (archived 2025): survey location and source temperature, public domain