Keough's Hot Springs
104°F
Pool temperatures
Drive-up
Easy access
Paid
Fees apply
Keough's is a historic resort dating to 1919, about 7 miles south of Bishop just off US-395. It has a large swimming pool kept around 88 to 90 F and a smaller soaking pool kept near 104 F. Overflow water forms free, primitive pools just outside the resort, where clothing-optional soaking is reported, mainly in the evenings.
01 · Before you go
Plan your visit
What to expect on the ground: rules, facilities and when to go.
- No dogs
- Swimsuits required
- Camping nearbyOn-site campground with about 10 sites with water and electric hookups, plus dry sites. Four tent cabins are also available. Reported rates are about $35 to $40 per night for hookup sites. Pets are reported to be allowed in the campground but not in the pool area. The Hot Ditch area has no formal pet rules. Camping and fires are reported to be prohibited at the ditch itself.
- Toilets & changing roomsAlso showers, picnic area, lodging, food
- Pools2 resort pools (large swimming pool and a smaller hot soaking pool), plus informal rock-dam pools in the free ditch
- HoursReported as Mon and Wed to Fri 11am-6pm, Sat and Sun 9am-6pm, closed Tuesdays. Hours vary seasonally and lap-swim-only periods are scheduled, so check the website or call (760) 872-4670.
- Good for kids
- FeesThe resort's own site lists adult day use at $14, child (3-12) at $10, and age 2 and under at $5. Older third-party listings give $10 to $12 for adults, so confirm the current price. Camping guests have been reported to pay a discounted pool rate. The free Hot Ditch downstream needs no fee.
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 current closure, fire or road restriction was found in searches. A traveler review mentions a one-time closure from a power outage (undated). Hours and fees differ between sources, so verify before visiting. Clothing rules at the resort changed in 2017, and swimsuits are now required in common areas.
Spring water emerges very hot (about 123 to 130 F) and is cooled before it enters the pools. Water in the ditch can quickly become too hot near the source, so test it first. Visitors who are pregnant, ill or have open wounds are advised to check with a doctor first.
03 · Route
Getting there
Nearest town: Bishop.
- 1
From Bishop, drive about 7.5 miles south on US-395 to the Keough Hot Springs Road turnoff.
- 2
Turn right and continue about 0.9 miles to the resort at 800 Keough Hot Springs Rd. The free Hot Ditch pools are in the overflow creek just outside and downstream of the resort.
37.2553, −118.3720 · nearest town Bishop, CA
04 · Where to stay
Stay nearby
Make a night of it. Places to stay near Bishop, from campgrounds to cabins.
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