Benton Hot Springs
Also known as Inn at Benton Hot Springs
98–108°F
Pool temperatures
Drive-up
Easy access
Paid
Fees apply
Benton Hot Springs is a private, family run resort in the Eastern Sierra. Natural spring water is piped to individual tubs at campsites, inn rooms and rental houses. Only overnight guests can soak, and reservations are needed. Tubs are clothing optional and leashed pets are allowed.
01 · Before you go
Plan your visit
What to expect on the ground: rules, facilities and when to go.
- Dogs allowed
- Clothing optionalCommon here, not official policy
- Camping nearbyThe tub campsites are themselves the campground. Each has a private tub, picnic table and fire pit, and allows tents or RVs. There are no hookups. Open ground fires were banned from March 2, 2025 per the resort policy page.
- Lodging & parking
- Pools13 private tub sites plus 3 semi private inn tubs and tubs at some rental houses
- QuietReservations fill up.
- HoursInn guests have 24 hour access to the inn tubs. Checkout is 11 am. No day use.
- Reservations required
- Good for kids
- SeasonCA-120 east of Mono Lake (Mono Mills Road) can close in winter snow. The route via US 6 and Benton Crossing Road is an alternative. Caltrans and Mono County road status pages showed Benton (120 E) open in the latest updates.
- FeesTub campsites were listed at $95 per night for sites 1, 2, 3, 11 and 12 (two people) and $105 per night for sites 4 to 10 and 13 (three people), with $10 per extra person. Inn rooms and houses cost more. The official page is dated, so confirm current rates. There is a 3 day cancellation window for tubs and rooms. Late checkout costs $100.
Best time to go. Reservations fill up. Winter is good for soaking in cold weather because the tub temperature can be adjusted, but the CA-120 route may close in snow.
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 Private.
Checked 14 Oct · updated daily
No closure found. Mono County and Mono Lake Committee road pages in 2026 listed 120 E (Benton) as open. Resort policy notes a no open ground fires rule from March 2, 2025.
Source water comes out at around 130 to 140 F, so adjust it with the cold tap before getting in. The high desert has very cold winter nights. CA-120 can close in snow.
03 · Route
Getting there
Nearest town: Benton.
- 1
The resort is on CA-120 at Benton, in Mono County, about 4 miles west of the US 6 junction.
- 2
From Bishop, take US 6 north to Benton and turn west onto CA-120.
- 3
From the north, use US 395 and CA-120 east from Mono Lake, though that road closes in snow.
- 4
Parking is at the tub site or inn.
37.8020, −118.5320 · nearest town Benton, CA
04 · Where to stay
Stay nearby
Make a night of it. Places to stay near Benton, from campgrounds to cabins.
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