Harbin Hot Springs

No closures reported·Resort·Easy drive-up·Private·Researched 14 Oct 2026

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110–115°F

Pool temperatures

Drive-up

Easy access

Paid

Fees apply

Harbin is a private, reservation-only retreat near Middletown in Lake County, run by a church. It has eight spring-fed pools from cold to hot, plus a sauna, and the whole property is clothing optional. Guests need a membership and a reservation, and can do a day visit, camp or stay in lodging. Pets are not allowed except ADA service dogs.

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No dogs
Clothing optionalCommon here, not official policy
Camping nearbyCamping is included with the 24-hour visit. Options are the Meadow camping area, creekside tent platforms, and vehicle or RV camping. Caravans and cottages are also available. Reservations are required.
Toilets & changing roomsAlso showers, lodging, food, parking
Pools8 in the Mainside pool area, plus separate silent meditation pools
HoursOpen 24 hours, 365 days a year. Day visit check-in is 9am to 8pm. Reception office is open about 9am to 7pm or 8pm. Children are allowed in the Mainside pool area only during daytime hours (10am to 8pm in summer, 10am to sundown otherwise).
Reservations required
Good for kids
FeesMembership is required for guests 18 and over: $15 for one month, $35 for one year, or $300 lifetime. Rates on the official site, which may be dated: 6-hour day visit $45 Mon-Thu or $55 Fri-Sun per adult, plus $25 per child. 24-hour visit with camping $60 Mon-Thu or $75 Fri-Sun per adult. Lodging costs more. Third-party guides give a range of about $40-70 per adult, so check current rates.

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

From our research, 14 Oct 2026

The Valley Fire in September 2015 destroyed most of the retreat. It partially reopened to day visitors in January 2019. Rebuilding was still under way in 2023 and 2024, including a new dressing room and steam sauna. Since July 2023, every guest over 18 must buy a membership and make their own reservation.

Know before you go

Hot pool water is 110 to 115 F. The site is still being rebuilt, and the official site warns of possible power outages and road closures from construction.

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The retreat is at 18424 Harbin Springs Road, just north of Middletown in Lake County.
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It is about 30 minutes north of Calistoga and roughly 2.5 hours north of San Francisco.
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Drive to the front gate, where a kiosk is open 24 hours, and check in at the reception office.

Harbin Hot Springs (spring location)

38.7850, −122.6550 · nearest town Middletown, CA

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