Franklin Hot Springs
97–101°F
Pool temperatures
Drive-up
Easy access
Paid
Fees apply
Franklin Hot Springs is a rustic, family-run commercial spring northeast of Paso Robles, in operation since 1952 and open to the public since 1963. A day pass gives access to a roughly 97F mineral pool and a roughly 100F hot tub, and also covers fishing and boating on the pond. Tent and RV camping is available on site.
01 · Before you go
Plan your visit
What to expect on the ground: rules, facilities and when to go.
- Swimsuits required
- Camping nearbyOn-site tent and RV camping. Reservations are accepted. Per a Campendium listing, only one site has a 30 amp hookup.
- Toilets & changing roomsAlso parking
- Pools2 (a large swimming-pool-style pool at about 97F and a smaller concrete hot tub at about 100F)
- HoursDaily 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM per Yelp and the Soak Destinations guide. One Tripadvisor reviewer reported later weekend hours, so confirm before visiting.
- Good for kids
- SeasonA concrete bridge on the approach reportedly floods in heavy rain (one campground listing says so). No other seasonal limits found.
- FeesAdult all-day pass $10. Child under 14, military and seniors $8. The pass also covers fishing and boating on the lake. Camping starts around $30 for tents per the official site snippet. Third-party listings give $28 to $50 per night. Prices could not be rechecked against the full official page.
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
The facility's Facebook page showed a 'Closing Soon' label, which most likely refers to daily hours. Yelp and Campendium listings dated 2026 show it operating. Call (805) 712-5372 to confirm current status.
Water is mineral and sulfur rich, and the property is rustic. Some Tripadvisor reviews complain of cleanliness. One review says there are no showers, while a campground listing says showers exist, so the two conflict.
03 · Route
Getting there
Nearest town: Paso Robles.
- 1
From US-101 heading south toward Paso Robles, take the Spring Street exit.
- 2
Turn right onto Niblick Road, then right onto Creston Road.
- 3
The entrance is on the right side of the road about 2.3 miles along, and is marked by a Franklin Hot Springs sign.
35.5878, −120.6423 · nearest town Paso Robles, CA
04 · Where to stay
Stay nearby
Make a night of it. Places to stay near Paso Robles, from campgrounds to cabins.
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