Ukiah, CA
Orr Hot Springs
Tucked into a steep redwood canyon about 12 miles outside Ukiah, Orr is a rustic, clothing-optional retreat with private cast-iron soaking tubs, a moon-view pool, a very…
Sierra Nevada · Mono Hot Springs, CA
Reachable only via the winding Kaiser Pass road, Mono Hot Springs is a seasonal Sierra resort open roughly Memorial Day through late October. Rustic tent cabins, historic cabins, and a Forest Service campground sit among pines beside natural mineral baths and a spa with massage. With no cell service and a well-stocked general store, it feels like a genuine mountain escape from another era. Reservations are taken year-round by phone.
For day-use admission, popular resorts sell out on weekends — if the official site offers reservations, book ahead. Weekday visits are usually easier as walk-ins.
Many developed springs welcome families, but age rules, family hours, and adults-only pools vary by property. Check the official site for the current policy before visiting with children.
Start with 15–20 minutes, then cool off and hydrate before going back in. Hot mineral water dehydrates you faster than you expect — drink water between soaks and don't push through dizziness.
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