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Vichy Springs

Vichy Springs is a resort hot spring near Ukiah in California. Water at the source is recorded at 85°F (29°C).

85°F29°C recorded at the source
Warm: pleasant on a hot day, cool in winter.

Vichy Springs Resort, established in 1854 east of Ukiah, is the oldest continuously operating hot springs resort in California and offers the only naturally warm, carbonated Vichy-style mineral baths in North America, with lodging and day use. It is California Historical Landmark No. 980.

Facts

Coordinates
39.1660, -123.1590 (Google Maps, OSM)
Source temperature
85°F (29°C)
Access
Resort or commercial
Type
Resort
Fee
Not recorded
Clothing optional
Not recorded
Nearest town
Ukiah
Data sources
NOAA NCEI, Official sources (linked below). See sources

Map

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

Quick answers

Can you soak at Vichy Springs?
Vichy Springs is a resort or commercial operation, so soaking is on the operator’s terms. Check the operator’s website for hours, prices and reservations.
How hot is Vichy Springs?
The hottest recorded reading at the source is 85°F (29°C). That is the outlet temperature, not a pool temperature; water cools as it flows away from the source.
Where is Vichy Springs?
Vichy Springs is near Ukiah in California, at coordinates 39.1660, -123.1590.
What other hot springs are near Vichy Springs?
The closest listed springs, in straight-line distance, are Mineral Baths, under 1 mi; Champagne Baths, under 1 mi; and Orrs Springs, 12 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/Vichy_Springs,_Mendocino_County,_Cali…
  2. Operator website (vichysprings.com)

Merged from

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