Fountain of Youth Spa & RV Resort
- Overnight guests
- 100–104°F
- 3 hr 25 min from San Diego
An RV resort and villa park near the Salton Sea whose signature Lobster Pot raw mineral spa runs at about 100-104F. There are also three private soaking tubs with adjustable temperatures and separate mineral steam rooms. The pools are included for registered guests.
- Price
- Overnight guests
- Water
- 100–104°F
- Nearest town
- Niland
- From San Diego
- 3 hr 25 min
- Reservations
- Check venue
Plan your visit
Hours & season
| Hours | Pool hours vary by season and maintenance |
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Tickets & booking
| Price |
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| Access | Overnight guests only |
| Booking | Book online or call 760-354-1340 |
Rules
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On site
| Lodging | Yes |
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Not stated by the venue: swimwear, dogs.
Water temperature
Soaking-pool temperatures as published by the venue or land agency; they vary with season and flow.
Mineral profile
Total dissolved minerals
4,650 mg/L
Extremely mineralized · Sodium–chloride (salty, brine-like water)
- pH
- 6.5
- Temp at source
- 140°F
- Fluoride
- 3.5 mg/L
- Boron
- 6.6 mg/L
Lab analysis of the source water at a USGS sampling site (0.2 mi from Fountain of Youth Spa & RV Resort), sampled 1964 by the USGS and partners (data). Pool water may be cooled, mixed or treated, and spring chemistry is generally stable over decades. We report measurements only; we don't make health claims.
The pools
| Pool | Temp |
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| Lobster Pot Raw Mineral Spa | 100–104°F |
| Personal mineral soaking tubs (3)privateGuest-adjustable temperature. | — |
| Mineral steam roomsSeparate his and hers. | — |
As published by the venue. Temperatures shift with the seasons and the weather.
Facilities
- Showers: yes
- Towel rental: no
- Towels included: no
- Food on site: yes
- Restrooms: yes
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What's here
- RV resort and villas
- Lobster Pot raw mineral spa
- three private adjustable mineral soaking tubs
- his and hers mineral steam rooms
- lap pools and jacuzzis
- Sunset Grill
- dog park
Getting there
- From San Diego3 hr 25 min165 mi
- From Palm Springs1 hr 41 min70 mi
- From Palm Springs (PSP)1 hr 38 min67 mi
Typical driving time without traffic or snow.
| Elevation | -25 ft |
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Things to do near Niland
Sonny Bono Salton Sea National Wildlife Refuge
Wildlife refuge on the Salton Sea's south shore, known for birding
Nearby springs
Bashford's Hot Mineral Spa
A seasonal RV park near Niland with six mineral baths, a heated pool and a heated jacuzzi. Its website lists day use at $15 per person from 10am to 4pm and an Oct 15 to May 15 season, but the rates page carries a 2014 date.
Agua Caliente County Park
A San Diego County camping park surrounded by Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, with three geothermally heated mineral pools: an indoor pool with age limits, an outdoor pool and a children's pool. The park is open from Labor Day weekend to Memorial Day and offers hookup sites, tent sites and seven cabins. Non-campers can use the pools for a small per-person fee.
Hot Springs Long Term Visitor Area (Holtville)
A BLM long-term visitor area east of Holtville in the Imperial Valley, known for a historic hot spring that BLM describes as still active and popular with locals and winter visitors. Camping here needs an LTVA permit from mid-September to mid-April. BLM lists swimming among its activities but publishes no pool details.
Bashford's Hot Mineral Spa: 2 mi · Agua Caliente County Park: 49 mi · Hot Springs Long Term Visitor Area (Holtville): 49 mi
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· checked November 2026
Prices, hours and rules are checked against the official site and land-agency pages. Spot something out of date? Let us know.