Vichy Springs Resort
Also known as Champagne Baths Hot Springs
90–104°F
Pool temperatures
Drive-up
Easy access
Paid
Fees apply
Vichy Springs is a historic resort founded in 1854, about 3 miles east of Ukiah. It has naturally carbonated mineral baths at about 90°F and a separate hot pool at about 104°F. Day visitors pay by the hour or for the full day. Swimsuits are required and pets are not allowed. The resort also offers lodging and a 700-acre private reserve with hiking trails.
01 · Before you go
Plan your visit
What to expect on the ground: rules, facilities and when to go.
- No dogs
- Swimsuits required
- Camping nearbyThe resort offers cottages and rooms. It also lists RV parking at $30 per night plus a per-person charge. No public campground was verified.
- Changing rooms & drinking waterAlso lodging, food
- Pools10 indoor and 4 outdoor mineral tubs, plus a hot soaking pool and a seasonal Olympic-size pool
- HoursDay use is 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
- Good for kids
- SeasonThe Olympic-size pool is open only in summer. The baths and hot pool are open year-round. No road closures were found.
- FeesThe resort's 2026 day-use rates are $45 for 2 hours, $65 for 3 hours and $110 for a full day. Each guest pays a $110 deposit at check-in. Towel rental is $3 and swimsuit rental is $3. Only the 2-hour option is offered in holiday periods. Overnight guests get bath access from 3pm on check-in day until noon on check-out day.
Best time to go. Visitors suggest quieter times, such as early morning or midweek, to avoid noisy groups. The outdoor pool is open only in summer.
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
A small wildfire burned near Vichy Springs Road on 7/9/2024 and was contained the next day. No closures were found for 2025 or 2026. The resort is in a lawsuit against the City of Ukiah, filed in October 2024, which does not affect operations. Third-party sites quote older prices, but the resort's own 2026 rates are listed above.
Walking paths between the baths can be wet, and the resort recommends sandals or shoes that can get wet.
03 · Route
Getting there
Nearest town: Ukiah.
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The resort is at 2605 Vichy Springs Road, about 3 miles east of Ukiah in Mendocino County.
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Drive up Vichy Springs Road from Ukiah to the resort.
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The baths are a short walk from the parking area.
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Call 707-462-9515 to check availability.
39.1660, −123.1590 · nearest town Ukiah, CA
04 · Where to stay
Stay nearby
Make a night of it. Places to stay near Ukiah, from campgrounds to cabins.
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