Mercey Hot Springs
102–106°F
Pool temperatures
Drive-up
Easy access
Paid
Fees apply
Mercey Hot Springs is a historic private resort in the Little Panoche Valley, about 13 miles off I-5. It has individual outdoor soaking tubs fed by mineral water, a mineral-heated swimming pool and a dry sauna. Day use and overnight stays in cabins, Airstreams, tent sites and RV sites are available by reservation.
01 · Before you go
Plan your visit
What to expect on the ground: rules, facilities and when to go.
- Camping nearbyOn-site tent sites, RV sites with hookups, cabins and Airstreams. They are booked through the resort.
- Lodging & parking
- PoolsAbout 19-20 individual soaking tubs plus one mineral swimming pool
- QuietWinter is suggested because summer days can reach about 92°F.
- HoursDay use 12 PM to 5 PM. Office open 9 AM to 8 PM daily. Quiet time 9 PM to 8 AM.
- Reservations required
- FeesDay use was listed at $50 per person for up to 5 hours. Guests older than 2 pay full rate, and towels cost $2 to rent. Camping starts around $75, cabins around $195 and Airstreams around $290, plus fees. Check the resort site for current prices.
Best time to go. Winter is suggested because summer days can reach about 92°F. Spring wildflowers are also praised.
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 resort's website said it would be closed from 2pm on July 7 to 2pm on July 29. The page was indexed about 43 days before this research, and online booking was open through Oct 15, 2026, so this is probably 2026. Confirm dates before travelling.
Source water is hot, about 112-118°F at the outlet, and is mixed with cooler water in the tubs. Summer heat in the valley can be intense. The location is remote.
03 · Route
Getting there
Nearest town: Firebaugh.
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The resort is at 62964 Little Panoche Rd, Firebaugh, CA 93622, in the Little Panoche Valley.
- 2
It is about 13 miles west of Interstate 5 on Little Panoche Rd, roughly 35 miles from Los Banos.
- 3
There is no hike, and parking is on site.
36.7030, −120.8600 · nearest town Firebaugh, CA
04 · Where to stay
Stay nearby
Make a night of it. Places to stay near Firebaugh, from campgrounds to cabins.
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