Agua Caliente County Park Hot Springs
90–102°F
Pool temperatures
Drive-up
Easy access
Paid
Fees apply
This is a county-run campground and day-use park in Anza-Borrego country with spring-fed pools. They are an indoor 102 F spa for ages 14 and up, a large outdoor pool at about 90 to 96 F, and a small children's pool. Entry is paid, dogs are not allowed on pool decks or trails, and the park closes each summer.
01 · Before you go
Plan your visit
What to expect on the ground: rules, facilities and when to go.
- No dogs
- Camping nearbyThe on-site county campground has about 140 sites. They include full and partial RV hookups, tent sites and cabins. Generators are not allowed.
- Toilets & changing roomsAlso showers, picnic area, lodging, parking
- Pools3 (indoor spa, outdoor pool, children's wading pool)
- ModerateSpring and autumn are best.
- HoursDay use runs 9:30 a.m. to sunset. Camping is open 24 hours. Indoor pool: 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. for ages 14 and up, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. for adults only, and Friday and Saturday evenings 6 to 9 p.m. for adult campers only. Outdoor pool: 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. for all ages, plus Friday and Saturday evenings. Check the county page for current hours.
- Good for kids
- SeasonThe park is closed in summer for heat. It is open from Labor Day weekend to Memorial Day.
- FeesRecent guides list $3 per vehicle for day use and $3 per person for pool entry for non-campers. Older sources list $5 per vehicle. Camping fees vary by site type. Confirm current rates with the county.
Best time to go. Spring and autumn are best. Avoid holiday weekends and peak winter months if you want fewer people.
02 · Live
Conditions
Access status, weather and hazards. Closure feeds are checked automatically every morning.
Access
No closures reported
No closure, fire or weather warning found in Forest Service, wildfire (NIFC) or National Weather Service feeds. That isn't confirmation it's open, so check with San Diego County Parks and Recreation.
Checked 14 Oct · updated daily
The county park is open from the Friday of Labor Day weekend until Memorial Day and closes for the summer heat. Day use hours are listed as 9:30 am to 5:00 pm. Confirm hours with San Diego County Parks.
Summer heat is extreme, which is why the park closes. Check the weather during warm spells.
03 · Route
Getting there
Nearest town: Julian.
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The park is in Earthquake Valley, on County Road S-2 (Great Southern Overland Stage Route of 1849) between SR 78 and Interstate 8.
- 2
It is on the southwest side of Anza-Borrego Desert State Park.
- 3
The park's mailing address is 39555 Great Southern Overland Stage Route of 1849, Julian, CA.
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Pools are a short walk from the parking areas inside the park.
32.9470, −116.3050 · nearest town Julian, CA
04 · Where to stay
Stay nearby
Make a night of it. Places to stay near Julian, from campgrounds to cabins.
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