Sierra Hot Springs

Also known as Campbell Hot Springs

No closures reported·Resort·Easy drive-up·Sierra Hot Springs·Researched 14 Oct 2026

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98–110°F

Pool temperatures

Drive-up

Easy access

Paid

Fees apply

Sierra Hot Springs, formerly Campbell Hot Springs, is a non-profit clothing-optional resort near Sierraville. It has a geodesic dome with a hot pool of about 110 F and cold plunges, plus a warm main pool, a meditation pool and private baths. Visits need an advance reservation and a membership, and lodging and camping are available on site.

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Clothing optionalCommon here, not official policy
Camping nearbyCamping and lodge or hotel rooms are offered on site. There are no hookups. Open fires, candles, incense, smoking and cook stoves are prohibited. Camping passes include pool access from 2pm on arrival to 2pm on departure.
Changing rooms & lodgingAlso food, parking
Pools4 or more: Temple Dome hot pool, large warm pool, cold plunges, meditation pool and private Phoenix baths
Moderate
HoursDay use: Thu to Sun, 10:30am to 5:30pm. Evening soak: Wed to Sun, 4pm to 11pm. Closed Mon and Tue. Early arrivals are not accommodated.
Reservations required
FeesMembership is required for at least one person in the party: 30 days $5, 1 year $20, lifetime $300. Day pass (Thu to Sun) is $35 per adult Thu and Fri, and $40 per adult Sat, Sun and holidays. Child pass is $25. Evening soak passes are sold separately. Pool access is charged on top of membership. Rates are from the official site and a 2026 guide.

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 Sierra Hot Springs.

Checked 14 Oct · updated daily

From our research, 14 Oct 2026

The resort reopened on May 21, 2021 after a COVID closure. Check the official site before going.

Know before you go

The hot pool is about 105 to 112 F, so acclimatise before long soaks. The site fills up, so book every person in your party in advance.

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The resort is at 521 Campbell Hot Springs Road, about 1.8 miles northwest of Sierraville in Sierra Valley.
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It borders Tahoe National Forest.
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Check in at the main lodge.
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It is roughly a 50 to 60 minute drive from Kings Beach or Tahoe City.

Sierra Hot Springs (spring location)

39.5730, −120.3480 · nearest town Sierraville, CA

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Stay at Sierra Hot SpringsRooms or cabins on site, so you can soak late and early. Book with the resort.Visit the resort

CampgroundsCamping is available near the spring. Find and reserve federal campgrounds on Recreation.gov.Find a campsite

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