Bogus Soda Springs

Siskiyou County, California · Near Montague
41.9190°N, 122.3690°W · 2,801 ft
76°F 39°F air · Good soaking weather 2,801 ft Short Walk Camping nearby (14.4 mi)
Aerial view of the ground around Bogus Soda Springs LiDAR bare-earth view of the same ground around Bogus Soda Springs
Aerial LiDAR bare earth

Drag the handle to compare the two views. The orange dot marks the spring, in a frame about three quarters of a mile wide.

Bogus Soda Springs is a warm mineral spring in Siskiyou County, about sixteen miles from Montague and three or four hundred yards off Ager Beswick Road. The recorded temperature is mid-seventies, tepid, so put a hand in and expect no soak. No land owner or access status appears in the record, and there is no water chemistry on file either.

Location

Ager Beswick Road is a short walk away, at about twenty-eight hundred feet. Winters here are snowy, forty-one inches on average, and the year's mean temperature sits in the low fifties, so the spring is a cold-country one despite the mild water. Juanita Lake Campground is the camping on record, about fourteen miles away. The land is uncharacterized in the record.

Midwinter scores best, but that much snow at this elevation means the short walk may be a snow walk; check conditions. Juanita Lake is the campground to aim for, as noted. Access is unrecorded, so confirm who owns the ground. Tepid water means no safety worry and no soak worth the name.

Terrain

Aircraft with laser scanners measured this ground to within inches. The scan strips out trees and buildings, leaving the bare shape of the land around Bogus Soda Springs.

Setting
Gentle slope
The ground tilts gently up to the southeast.
Highest ground nearby
64 ft above the spring
Within a quarter mile, to the southeast
Cross-section through the spring

A slice through the ground from northwest to southeast, about 0.6 miles end to end.

Elevation data: USGS 3D Elevation Program. Aerial imagery: USGS The National Map. Public domain.

Heat Below
96 milliwatts per square meter of heat flow

That's about 1½ times the US average of 65. It's higher than at 42% of the springs on this site.

Heat flow measures the warmth working its way up through the ground from deep inside the earth. Where it runs high, rain and snowmelt that seep down through cracks in the rock come back up hot.

Heat flow estimate: Stanford Thermal Earth Model (Aljubran & Horne, 2024), CC BY 4.0.

Monthly Climate
37°
Jan
39°
Feb
43°
Mar
49°
Apr
57°
May
65°
Jun
74°
Jul
74°
Aug
66°
Sep
54°
Oct
43°
Nov
36°
Dec
Annual Precip: 23.3 in Annual Snow: 40.7 in
Best Time to Visit
December Air 36°F · Water 76°F · +40° contrast
January Air 37°F · Water 76°F · +39° contrast
February Air 39°F · Water 76°F · +37° contrast
December offers 38°F more contrast than August
Current Conditions
39°F
Clear N 0.0 mph 81% Good soaking weather
Tuesday 80° Low 46° Sunny 4% precip
Wednesday 77° Low 47° Mostly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms 27% precip
Thursday 79° Low 47° Sunny 8% precip
Friday 84° Low 49° Sunny
Saturday 88° Low 50° Sunny
Nearby Camping
Nearby Camping
Juanita Lake Campground 14.4 mi away

Overview Juanita Lake campground offers 23 campsites adjacent to Juanita Lake on the Klamath National Forest. The lake offers a unique combination of recreation opportunities including many water-based activities like fishing and swimming. Site map located in photo stream above. Currently, there is non-potable water available for use. Recreation The 55 acre Juanita Lake is excellent for small rowboats, rafts, and canoes. There is a paved boat launch ramp, a dock in the summer, and fish cleani...

Fee $15 per night, $20 for double site (#14)
Reservable Yes
Reserve on Recreation.gov →
Temperature
76°F
Warm Hot Boiling
Water Temp 76°F (24°C)
Avg Air Temp 53°F
Above Ambient +23°F
Mild soaking conditions September
Access
Road Access Short Walk
Nearest Road Ager Beswick Road
Distance to Road 0.2 mi
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the water temperature at Bogus Soda Springs?
Bogus Soda Springs has a water temperature of 76°F (24°C). This is a warm thermal spring.
Where is Bogus Soda Springs located?
Bogus Soda Springs is located in Siskiyou County, California at 2,801 feet elevation, near Montague. Coordinates: 41.9190°N, 122.3690°W.
How do I get to Bogus Soda Springs?
Bogus Soda Springs has Short Walk road access, with the nearest road being Ager Beswick Road (0.2 mi from the road).
Can I camp near Bogus Soda Springs?
Yes, Juanita Lake Campground is located nearby (14.4 miles away). $15 per night, $20 for double site (#14).