Napa Rock Soda Spring, Phillips Sod

Napa County, California · Near Yountville
38.5190°N, 122.2600°W · 1,230 ft
78°F 54°F air · Good soaking weather 1,230 ft Short Walk Camping nearby (3.2 mi)
Aerial view of the ground around Napa Rock Soda Spring, Phillips Sod

The orange dot marks the spring, in a frame about three quarters of a mile wide.

Napa Rock Soda Spring, also filed as Phillips Sod, a name cut short in the record, is a warm mineral spring in the Napa County hills about ten miles from Yountville. The water runs in the high seventies, tepid. Neither owner nor access status is on file.

Location

The nearest road, unnamed on file, is about a third of a mile off, and the spring sits a bit over twelve hundred feet up. Rain is moderate, snow absent. Camping on file is at Oak Shores Day Use Area, a few miles away.

December to February are the months on record. No fee is noted. Ownership is unknown, so confirm what is there before you go. The water is tepid.

Terrain

USGS hasn't flown a detailed laser scan here yet, so this view comes from aerial photos and older elevation data.

Setting
Hillside
The spring sits on a steep slope that climbs to the north.
Highest ground nearby
230 ft above the spring
Within a quarter mile, to the north
Cross-section through the spring

A slice through the ground from west to east, about 0.6 miles end to end.

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

Heat Below
130 milliwatts per square meter of heat flow

That's about twice the US average of 65. It's higher than at 80% 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
47°
Jan
49°
Feb
52°
Mar
57°
Apr
62°
May
70°
Jun
73°
Jul
72°
Aug
70°
Sep
64°
Oct
53°
Nov
47°
Dec
Annual Precip: 21.7 in Annual Snow: 0.2 in
Best Time to Visit
January Air 47°F · Water 78°F · +31° contrast
December Air 47°F · Water 78°F · +31° contrast
February Air 49°F · Water 78°F · +29° contrast
January offers 26°F more contrast than July
Current Conditions
54°F
Mostly Cloudy N 12.4 mph 94% Good soaking weather
Tuesday 83° Low 56° Sunny
Wednesday 74° Low 53° Sunny
Spring is +4° warmer
Thursday 78° Low 52° Mostly Sunny
Friday 85° Low 54° Sunny
Saturday 84° Low 56° Sunny
Nearby Camping
Nearby Camping
Oak Shores Day Use Area (Ca) 3.2 mi away

Overview Nestled between Blue Ridge and Cedar Roughs east of Napa Valley, Lake Berryessa provides ample public recreation opportunities. Popular activities on and around the large, yet uncrowded lake include fishing, boating, water skiing, wake boarding, jet skiing, sailing, swimming, kayaking, canoeing, wildlife viewing, hiking, biking and picnicking. The Dufer Point Visitor Center offers year-round interpretive events and exhibits highlighting natural and cultural resources. Lake Berrye...

Reservable Yes
Reserve on Recreation.gov →
Temperature
78°F
Warm Hot Boiling
Water Temp 78°F (26°C)
Avg Air Temp 60°F
Above Ambient +18°F
Mild soaking conditions September
Access
Road Access Short Walk
Distance to Road 0.3 mi
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the water temperature at Napa Rock Soda Spring, Phillips Sod?
Napa Rock Soda Spring, Phillips Sod has a water temperature of 78°F (26°C). This is a warm thermal spring.
Where is Napa Rock Soda Spring, Phillips Sod located?
Napa Rock Soda Spring, Phillips Sod is located in Napa County, California at 1,230 feet elevation, near Yountville. Coordinates: 38.5190°N, 122.2600°W.
How do I get to Napa Rock Soda Spring, Phillips Sod?
Napa Rock Soda Spring, Phillips Sod has Short Walk road access (0.3 mi from the road).
Can I camp near Napa Rock Soda Spring, Phillips Sod?
Yes, Oak Shores Day Use Area (Ca) is located nearby (3.2 miles away).