Mono Hot Springs Resort
- From $25
- 100–104°F
- 5 hr 41 min from Sacramento
- Walk-in OK
A seasonal High Sierra resort on the South Fork San Joaquin River, reached over the narrow Kaiser Pass Road, with soaks in private bathhouse rooms and an outdoor mineral spa at about 100-104°F. Day bathhouse passes are $25 for adults, and stays in the stone, rustic and tent cabins include bathhouse use. The 2026 season ran May 22 to October 26.
Closed for the winter; the 2026 season ended October 26 when Kaiser Pass Road closed.
- Price
- From $25
- Water
- 100–104°F
- Nearest town
- Mono Hot Springs
- From Sacramento
- 5 hr 41 min
- Reservations
- Walk-in OK
Plan your visit
Hours & season
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Tickets & booking
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| Access | Day pass, walk-ins welcome |
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Rules
| Swimwear |
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| Dogs | No |
On site
| Lodging | Yes |
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Water temperature
Soaking-pool temperatures as published by the venue or land agency; they vary with season and flow.
The pools
| Pool | Temp | Setting |
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| Private bath roomsprivateClaw-foot cast iron tubs and shorter, deeper tiled tubs; an attendant shows guests to a room. | — | Indoor |
| Outdoor mineral spaFaces 12,000-ft Mount Hooper. No nudity. | — | Outdoor |
As published by the venue. Temperatures shift with the seasons and the weather.
Facilities
- Showers: yes
- Towel rental: yes
- Food on site: yes
- Massage: yes
| Bring your own alcohol | Not allowed |
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| Smoking | Not allowed |
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What's here
- private bathhouse rooms with claw-foot cast iron or deep tiled tubs
- hot mineral showers
- outdoor mineral spa with view of Mount Hooper
- massage (30 or 60 min)
- general store
- historic stone cabins, rustic cabins and tent cabins
- adjacent Sierra NF campground
Getting there
- From Sacramento5 hr 41 min240 mi
- From Fresno (FAT)2 hr 32 min86 mi
Typical driving time without traffic or snow.
| Elevation | 6,560 ft |
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Things to do near Mono Hot Springs
Mono Hot Springs Trailhead
1.9-mile trail by the resort to the High Sierra Ranger Station and the river; June-October.
John Muir Wilderness
Wilderness of about 650,000 acres east of the resort; overnight trips need a wilderness permit.
Trailheads
- Mono Meadow Trailhead0.4 mi
- Corbett Lake Trailhead1.6 mi
- Bear Creek Trailhead2.4 mi
- Mono Crossing Trailhead2.8 mi
Straight-line distances. Campground and trailhead data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Nearby springs
Muir Trail Ranch
A remote guest ranch in the John Muir Wilderness, reached by ferry across Florence Lake and a hike of about 5 miles, whose stays include use of its hot springs baths. Short stays include meals and run about $250-$285 per person per night. Accommodations closed for the season after September 7, 2026, and bookings are closed until 2027.
Wild Willy's Hot Springs (Crowley Hot Spring)
Undeveloped hot pools on BLM land in Long Valley, reached by a dirt road off Benton Crossing Road and a short boardwalk walk from the parking area. The BLM and Mono County maintain and rerouted the access road, which the BLM says carries more than 500 vehicles on busy days. Mono County notes that natural pools like this are not maintained and asks visitors to pack out what they bring.
Keough's Hot Springs
A pool resort south of Bishop, open since 1919, where spring water is cooled by a waterfall into a large swimming pool alongside a smaller hot soaking pool. Day entry is $14 for adults. The property also has RV and tent sites and furnished canvas tent cabins, and Inyo County's visitor site notes that swimsuits are required.
Muir Trail Ranch: 10 mi · Wild Willy's Hot Springs (Crowley Hot Spring): 27 mi · Keough's Hot Springs: 36 mi
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· checked November 2026
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