Eden Hot Springs

Riverside County, California · Near Lakeview
33.8960°N, 117.0570°W · 1,640 ft
109°F 58°F air · Good soaking weather 1,640 ft Roadside Camping nearby (18.0 mi)
Aerial view of the ground around Eden Hot Springs LiDAR bare-earth view of the same ground around Eden Hot 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.

Eden Hot Springs comes up hot beside a road near Lakeview in Riverside County, about six miles from town. The water is at the upper end of soaking warm, near what a hot tub runs at. No owner is on file and neither is any word on public access, so the basic question of whether you can go there is open.

Location

Inland valley floor, dry and warm most of the year. The spring is practically on the shoulder of the road, though the road has no name in our records. Rain amounts to fourteen inches, mostly in winter, with a trace of snow some years. Boulder Basin is the nearest campground and it is a fair drive, about eighteen miles.

Winter is when the record says to go. Roadside, so no hiking. Camping is a drive away at Boulder Basin. Check access and ownership before you go, because our data has nothing on either, and the single temperature figure is all that describes the water itself.

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 Eden Hot Springs.

Setting
Canyon floor
Steep ground climbs away on both sides of the spring.
Highest ground nearby
253 ft above the spring
Within a quarter mile, to the east
Cross-section through the spring

A slice through the ground from southwest to northeast, about 0.6 miles end to end.

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

Heat Below
91 milliwatts per square meter of heat flow

That's about 1½ times the US average of 65. It's higher than at 32% 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
52°
Jan
53°
Feb
57°
Mar
62°
Apr
65°
May
74°
Jun
80°
Jul
81°
Aug
77°
Sep
68°
Oct
59°
Nov
52°
Dec
Annual Precip: 14.0 in Annual Snow: 2.9 in
Best Time to Visit
December Air 52°F · Water 109°F · +58° contrast
January Air 52°F · Water 109°F · +57° contrast
February Air 53°F · Water 109°F · +56° contrast
December offers 30°F more contrast than August
Current Conditions
58°F
ESE 0.0 mph 86% Good soaking weather
Tuesday 87° Low 60° Patchy Fog then Sunny
Spring is +22° warmer
Wednesday 85° Low 57° Patchy Fog then Sunny
Spring is +24° warmer
Thursday 86° Low 57° Sunny
Spring is +23° warmer
Friday 89° Low 59° Sunny
Spring is +20° warmer
Saturday 91° Low 60° Sunny
Spring is +18° warmer
Where to Stay

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Nearby Camping
Boulder Basin 18.0 mi away

Overview Black Mountain Road is is poor condition at this time. A four-wheel drive (4WD) vehicle is recommended with a minimum ground clearance of 6 inches. Drive at your own risk. The San Bernardino National Forest is submitting a proposal to increase fees at various sites across the Forest and is seeking public input. Please visit the https://www.fs.usda.gov/sbnf for more information and to submit comments regarding this proposal.Boulder Basin Campground offers solitude and primitive camp...

Reservable Yes
Reserve on Recreation.gov →
Temperature
109°F
Warm Hot Boiling
Water Temp 109°F (43°C)
Avg Air Temp 65°F
Above Ambient +44°F
Good soaking conditions September
Access
Road Access Roadside
Distance to Road 24 ft
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the water temperature at Eden Hot Springs?
Eden Hot Springs has a water temperature of 109°F (43°C). This is considered a hot spring, well above body temperature.
Where is Eden Hot Springs located?
Eden Hot Springs is located in Riverside County, California at 1,640 feet elevation, near Lakeview. Coordinates: 33.8960°N, 117.0570°W.
How do I get to Eden Hot Springs?
Eden Hot Springs has Roadside road access (24 ft from the road).
Can I camp near Eden Hot Springs?
Yes, Boulder Basin is located nearby (18.0 miles away).
Sources: Wikipedia