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Keough's Hot Springs

3.6 (132 reviews)
Closed • 11:00 am - 6:00 pm

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Cynthia C.

Credits given to a clean facility, friendly staff, and a fair soaking price. Came on a Wednesday around noon and spent a few hours soaking, lounging, soaking again, and even getting some light exercise in! "Crowd" ranged from 10 - 17 people, including kids/infants, so not crowded at all and people were respectful of social distancing. A few people wearing masks. Not surprising for outdoor venue. Previous review mentioned the showers are not free, but they do have 2 next to the pools for free, required "quick rinse only" (prior to getting in a MUST) which was fine for us. Pool does not have sulphuric smell I'm accustomed too, so when we'd had our fill, we quick rinsed, dried off, then back into street clothes for the drive back to our motel to shower before dinner. Another reviewer noted that they have everything you need to enjoy the pools, towels, floaters and noodles, etc., but forgot to mention all are available for a rental fee. They do provide hangers and baskets in the changing room for complimentary use, but most people just brought a day bag to keep their items at a table or lounge chair with them. There is a locker, but bring your own lock. And your own towels, if you don't want to rent. $5 deposit/towel, you get $3 back when you return the towel. Noodles are listed at $3 rental, as of 12/1/21 Snack bar made a very good chocolate shake! No outside food is allowed, but you're allowed to picnic on the grounds. We left the lunch cooler in the car and we're allowed to go out and picnic at the tables on the park like grounds, which was perfect, then come back in to the pools. I noticed one guy had, what had to be a 32oz bottle, of juice. Don't know if he bought it there, but others had personal metal water bottles and it didn't seem to be an issue. Plenty of free parking in dirt/gravel lot.

Cheryl K.

The city pool was closed so we came here. It was a great decision. This place is nice and chill and a fun place to swim. It's a no frills place but it's great. They have a snack bar and gift shop. Will 10/10 come back.

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Brenda L.

Wow, perfect after long day of snowboarding this place is!!! Natural hot spring water sprouting onto you felt great. Showers and bathroom amenities were also available and clean, plenty of lounging chairs also available. The place is divided into swim pool and soaking hot temperature area but don't expect jacuzzi jets because this is as natural as you can get. So enjoy the OG feel and soak it all in!!

Well maintained considering it's history and age. Definitely cleaner than the Hot Mineral/Springs facilities in Palm Springs/Desert area. Diverse group of all ages visiting this place. The large pool (8ft Deep) has body temp warm water and the smaller pool (2-3ft Deep) is nice and hot. Don't worry if you forget your towel (Towel Rental for $5). Closes at 6pm everyday (Closed on Tuesdays). NIce green grassy picnic area outside with tables. All had a great time!

Tess C.

If you like mineral hot springs this is a quaint place to visit. The Bishop/ Mammoth area has lots of natural hot springs but it's often a total schlep and hit or miss as to how crowded and how nekkid everyone will be. This hot springs is family friendly and the vibe is vintage California circa 1950s or 1960's. It's a simple laid back place with a regular pool (with mineral water piped in from above) and a two foot deep hot spa area to the side (about 15x15?) There's like a basic cafe here with soft drinks and snacks and junk food (nachos, etc). You can't bring outside food but we didn't have a problem bringing in our hydroflasks with water and I had a Starbucks no one gave me grief over. Outside you can grill and pic-nic and there is a camp ground. We stayed in Bishop which is about ten minutes away.

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Inyo National Forest

Inyo National Forest

4.6(5 reviews)
19.7 mi

Voilà, home to the famous Mt Whitney! + Also, lots other…read morecools hikes and sceneries in the area. Oh, so blessed to be living in CA. - Downside is it's prob far away from your home, so prep for a +5hr car trip~ - Desert-y terrain. Almost nothing out there. Everything so far apart. . Stock up well on snacks, drinks, supplies before you head out.

Located in California's beautiful Eastern Sierra, the Inyo National Forest offers clean air,…read morecrystal blue skies, mountain lakes and streams, challenging trails, high mountain peaks, and beautiful views. With over two million acres, the Inyo National Forest is home to many natural wonders, including Mt. Whitney, Mono Lake, Mammoth Lakes Basin, and the Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest, as well as seven Congressionally-designated Wildernesses, comprising over 650,000 acres of land. This is a 3 nights 4days backpacking trip totaling 22.5 miles in the Ansel Adams WIlderness and the setting is amazing. We started at Agnews Meadow to John Muir Trail looping back thru Pacific Crest Trail. John Muir Trail Section: The John Muir Wilderness is massive in length - over 100 miles at its longest point. It covers the central/south portion of the Sierra Nevada range, on both the west and east side. The west side offers access from California's Central Valley and has many small towns and camper facilities. The east side is steep, very steep, and is accessible from the Owens Valley. Named after the father of environmentalism and champion of the national park system, this Wilderness has everything the Sierra Nevada has to offer -- lakes, meadows, streams, mountain peaks, forests and more. The John Muir Trail travels about 53 miles in the John Muir Wilderness. In terms of the John Muir Trail, this Wilderness essentially covers the area between National Parks/Monuments. The mid-point for the Trail lies here. Typically, it is at (or near) Edison or Florence Lakes that the through hiker will take a brief break and re-supply. The John Muir Wilderness also affords the hiker spots to soak their feet in hot springs, grab a warm meal, and "traverse" from "easy" east side access points to west side access points for the trail. As the trail begins a long set of switchbacks, one of the most panoramic views along the entire John Muir Trail is gained. Between the trees one can see the Minarets, Mt. Ritter and Banner Peak. Summer is an excellent time to see wildflowers along the trail. At higher elevations, even in late Summer the wildflowers are blooming due to the late snow melt. The order of the Lakes as we hiked in is as follows: Shadow Lake, Clarice Lake, Garnett Lake, Ruby Lake, Emerald Lake, Badger Lake and Thousand Islands. I can not choose which lake to mention as my favorite. They're all breathtaking. But Garnett Lake and Thousand Island stays in my mind the most. Ruby Lake is mysterious looking and Shadow Lake is rewarding in a sense since this is the first lake you will see after the final push in a difficult steep switchback leading to it. Mosquitoes are abundant during summer here that makes it not my favorite :( but it is beautiful nevertheless. As you ascend to over 9500 feet mosquitoes get lesser and you're back in a cooler condition. There are definitely snow on the trail and in some areas more than others as we started on the JMT above 9600 feet. One section between Ruby Lake and Garnett Lake the whole1000 feet of trail was covered in snow. I would recommend a trekking pole and crampons for faster crossing. You could definitely do it without but the snow will slow you down. Some areas are as deep as 5 feet of soft snow. Clarice Lake at 9600 was about 80% frozen. We took a break here and listened to the frogs complain :) The trail from Clarice Lake to Garnett Lake was covered with snow. I decided to throw my pack down and follow it by sliding down the hill on my behind. It was fun! The majestic beauty of both the Minarets, Banner Peak(12,936 ft) and Mt Ritter (13,143 ft) is the backdrop on most of my pictures of Shadow Lake. Awesome! Lots of wild flowers on the way down thru the PCT. Had a semi encounter with a bear on the trail. We heard him but never got to see him from about 20 feet from us. Hope this review will somehow encourage Yelpers to explore Ansel Adams Wilderness! Enjoy my pictures. I walked uphill to 10,1000 feet and and a total of 22.5 miles to snap them :)!

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Inyo National Forest - With Adam

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Inyo National Forest - Thousand Island Lakes on the way out thru the PCT.

Thousand Island Lakes on the way out thru the PCT.

Inyo National Forest - Zuma and Mazu. Dogs I met on the trail.

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Mono Hot Springs Resort - salty dog (pond)

Mono Hot Springs Resort

4.1(89 reviews)
35.6 mi

This is a fun spot especially if you're up for the long journey in. Loved the restaurant and shop…read moreon site and the showers and spa are an added delight. Cabins looked nice but we camped. Camp sites were gorgeous but a little cluttered with long term people. The locals and regulars are the best part about this place though.

This review is just for the River Rock Cafe at Mono Hot Springs resort…read more The cafe is open for dinner from 5 to 8pm according to the sign. It's advisable to go earlier rather than later because they might run out of the entree you want. They make stuff fresh daily, so that's a danger. The hardworking server managed the front end solo. She did a good job. My 1/2 lb bison burger patty was cooked to delicious perfection. Having a non-dehydrated meal after an 8- day BP trip was a treat. Having this bison burger meal with the option of 2 side dishes was heavenly. No, potato fries wasn't one of the choices. I did choose the asparagus and zucchini cooked in marinara sauce and the restuffed baked half potato. This was an exceptional meal that was almost too big for me to finish, but I managed! The bison meat was flavorful and had not the slightest greasy quality about it. Getting meals of this quality when far off the beaten track is a delightful expectation when at Mono Hot Springs. You would be hard-pressed to find a meal this good in the towns further down the mountain.

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Mono Hot Springs Resort - View from the cafe deck at dusk.

View from the cafe deck at dusk.

Mono Hot Springs Resort - Florence ferry takes you to john muir wilderness where you can hike 6.5 miles to the florence store.  waterfalls!

Florence ferry takes you to john muir wilderness where you can hike 6.5 miles to the florence store. waterfalls!

Mono Hot Springs Resort - Doris Lake - nice swiming in the summer

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Doris Lake - nice swiming in the summer

Hot Creek Geologic Site

Hot Creek Geologic Site

4.5(35 reviews)
37.2 mi

If you ever visit Mammoth Lakes area, please pay this geologic site a visit!! It's totally worth…read moreyour time! First of all, it's totally free! No parking fee, no entrance fee! And it's just a short 2.5-mile drive from the Wild Willy Hot Spring. Noted that the road leading to this site is unpaved and may require 4WD vehicles. However, my sister's Toyota Corolla did just fine as long as you drive with care and not speeding like 60mph ;) We arrived around 1pm on a Friday. The parking lot looked full but there were spaces for us. There are a few overflow parkings as well. There were restrooms and a few picnic tables there making the place look very inviting. As soon as you stepped out of your car, you'd be greeted with that familiar sulfur smell of hot springs. Step over to the ledges and you'd be wowed by the majestic beauty of the geologic site! Turquoise hot springs ebbs and flows against the silverfish brown volcanic mountain backdrops! A few greeneries here and there and some yellow wild flowers to complete a gorgeous painting by Mother Nature! If you're a nature lover like me, your eyes will be wide opened and your moth will shape into an "O" LOL. Honestly who needs to go to Yellow Stones while we have this mini version at your backyard ? A quick hike down on pave roads will lead you closer to the hot springs. Dogs are welcomed but they must be on leash and not allowed to come close to the hot springs. Spend as much time here to appreciate the majestic beauty of the site! Some of us even tried to touch the water and it was boiling HOT. So not recommended :)! Please don't miss out on this free, dog-friendly, beautiful geologic site if you're ever in the area!

I got from the Benton side and enjoyed the beautiful views of the mountains on the Benton Crossing…read moreRoad. There is absolutely no internet service. At the Hot Creek Geologic Site, they have restrooms. Then, we can walk down the path to see the hot creek. Very nice views but it smelled so bad. Not the best idea to check it out when you have a stomachache.

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Hot Creek Geologic Site
Hot Creek Geologic Site
Hot Creek Geologic Site - History

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The Inn at Benton Hot Springs - It does grow on trees!

The Inn at Benton Hot Springs

3.9(154 reviews)
38.7 mi

The experience is 10 stars. But if you are looking for anything less than a rustic, quiet, remote…read morelocation to spend quality time with your loved ones. Get a hotel in Mammoth or Bishop and drive to a hot spring. Any bad review is obviously from some city snob expecting room service and an on-site michelin rated dining option. Yes it's cold in the Sierra, even when it's sweltering during the day it's cold at night. Yes it's remote with zero options for walking distance food. Yes there are bugs when you go outside (sometimes even inside). Yes there is no cell service, gasp, you have to bring a book or games or heaven forbid talk to the people you came with. I can't understand how anyone has it in them to come to the middle of nowhere and then complain about being in the middle of nowhere! Or to complain about the temps when we all have a weather app on our phone. Plan people!! Gather up your best survival skills and bring food, water, warm clothes, bug spray, books, games and a desire to bring it back to the days this place was founded. It's not even that drastic folks. There is running water, flushing toilets, food and gas within a couple miles. There is potable water, all the kitchen and bathroom amenities, extra blankets, heated floors, fans and hot spring tubs!! There is even wifi, satellite dishes and TV's if you are a screen junky. What more can you ask for?! Now that that's out of the way. We really enjoyed our stay at the Conway house. Had absolutely everything we needed and some. Very clean and well decorated. We brought games and books expecting to be totally old school for the length of our stay. But were pleasantly surprised when we were able to stream on our laptop in bed one evening. The tub may be too hot when it's hot outside and too cold in the morning if you don't turn up the stream overnight. Plan accordingly. Test it first and adjust the inlet to your liking. It doesn't take long to cool or heat. Don't dive in like a schmuck without testing the water....sound advice for life! Certain times of the year there are more bugs than others. Close the doors behind you and bring bug spray or citronella candles. Don't be a schmuck and complain about bugs outdoors, that's where they live! Do your part in keeping them outside by closing the doors and checking that the window screens don't have tears. Let someone know if you find a compromised screen. We didn't encounter one rude person. Neither staff nor guest. If you are courteous, quiet and respectful you will most likely receive the same treatment. The only complaint is the bed in the Conway house is old, stiff and loud, could use an upgrade. Don't come here looking for some fancy schmancy lively boom town. It's far from that. It's quant, quiet, rich in historical value and a great place for a little quality time with loved ones. Can be extremely romantic too if you aren't a snob. We will definitely be back! Thank you to the family for sharing this wonderfully rich slice of history with us. Absolutely appalled by some of these reviews.

I really do love this place, so much that I went back two weeks later to get a little more time…read morethere. But the breakfast was literally half as big as the first time that I was there. I don't know what was up with that, and I took the pictures down because the first time showed a nice hearty breakfast and I don't want to keep that picture up because apparently that's not consistent. Also, the water in the hot tub was nowhere near as warm as it was the first time I was there. Maybe it's just because the weather was a bit cooler? I really don't know about that sort of thing. I took the five star review from the first visit down because of the inconsistency with the breakfast. Also, they seem to be inconsistent at answering email questions. Perhaps the best way to get a hold of them is to leave a voicemail. This time they didn't answer my emails, but they did call back after leaving a message. Don't get me wrong, I still love the place and I still plan on going back. I just didn't want people to look at that picture of that wonderful hearty breakfast and get the breakfast that I got during my second day and wonder what happened.

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The Inn at Benton Hot Springs - Walkie talkies available for emergencies

Walkie talkies available for emergencies

The Inn at Benton Hot Springs
The Inn at Benton Hot Springs

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