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Matilija Hot Springs

Matilija Hot Springs is a geothermal spring near Ojai in Ventura County, California. Water at the source is recorded at 109°F (43°C). It is documented as closed to soaking and is listed for reference only.

109°F43°C recorded at the source
Hot: most people last only minutes at the source. Look for mixing pools.

Matilija Hot Springs is a thermal spring system of 22 hot and cold springs, and is a former resort located northwest of the town of Ojai, California. The site was designated a Ventura County Historical Landmark (#25) in 1972.

Facts

Coordinates
34.4820, -119.3020 (Google Maps, OSM)
Source temperature
109°F (43°C)
Access
Unknown
Type
Unknown
Fee
Not recorded
Clothing optional
Not recorded
Nearest town
Ojai
Data sources
NOAA NCEI, Wikipedia, Official sources (linked below). See sources

Map

Larger marker is Matilija Hot Springs; smaller markers are other springs within 50 miles.

Quick answers

Can you soak at Matilija Hot Springs?
No. Matilija Hot Springs is documented as closed to soaking or off-limits to bathing. It is listed for reference only; see the sources on this page.
How hot is Matilija Hot Springs?
The hottest recorded reading at the source is 109°F (43°C). That is the outlet temperature, not a pool temperature; water cools as it flows away from the source.
Where is Matilija Hot Springs?
Matilija Hot Springs is near Ojai in Ventura County, California, at coordinates 34.4820, -119.3020.
What other hot springs are near Matilija Hot Springs?
The closest listed springs, in straight-line distance, are Wheeler Springs, 2 mi; Stingleys Hot Springs, 2 mi; and Hot Spring (Ventura County), 2 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.

Checked against

  1. Wikipediaen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matilija_Hot_Springs

Merged from

  1. NOAA NCEI Thermal Springs List (archived 2025): survey location and source temperature, public domain
  2. Wikipedia: short description, CC BY-SA 4.0