Hunt Hot Springs
100–120°F
Pool temperatures
Short walk
Easy access
Paid
Fees apply
Hunt Hot Springs is a group of hot pools on private land beside Kosk Creek, near Big Bend in Shasta County. A short walk from the Kosk Creek bridge leads to rock and concrete tubs at roughly 100 to 120F. Access is reportedly limited to paying campers at a nearby landowner campground, and past reports describe closures and damaged tubs.
01 · Before you go
Plan your visit
What to expect on the ground: rules, facilities and when to go.
- Camping nearbyCamping is not allowed at the springs themselves. Kosk Creek Campgrounds (Take A Chance Ranch) rents sites near the Kosk Creek bridge. McArthur-Burney Falls Memorial State Park is about an hour away.
- PoolsSeveral, with reports of 3 to 4 rock and concrete tubs
- QuietSummer is easiest for access.
- Reservations required
- FeesAccess is reportedly only through a paid campsite at Kosk Creek Campgrounds, about $50 per night. Older guides call the springs free, which is out of date.
Best time to go. Summer is easiest for access. Spring has higher creek levels and more rain.
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.
Checked 14 Oct · updated daily
Access to Hunt and Kosk Hot Springs is on private land and was reported in 2025 to be fee-based, with day use reservations through Hipcamp. Check Hipcamp for current availability and rules before visiting.
Trespassing on private land. Reports of vehicle break-ins near the parking area. Source water is hot, and one site lists a source tub near 117F. One report mentions a missing person. Creek levels rise in spring.
03 · Route
Getting there
Nearest town: Big Bend.
- 1
Go to Big Bend, then take Big Bend Road across the river, where it becomes Summit Lake Road. Continue a little over 2 miles and keep left at the fork about 1 mile in.
- 2
Park at the Kosk Creek bridge and do not cross it. Walk downstream along the east side of the creek.
- 3
Guides give the walk as roughly 0.5 to 0.7 miles. Kosk Hot Springs is a little farther downstream.
41.0360, −121.9260 · nearest town Big Bend, CA
04 · Where to stay
Stay nearby
Start early and stay close. Places to stay near Big Bend, from campgrounds to cabins.
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05 · Keep exploring
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