This is a wonderful remote location. There are two hot springs right off the main path. A smaller…read moreone and a larger one to the left. There was a large group enjoy enjoying the big one, so we just hung out in the little ones to the right. They have a free parking lot and it wasn't crowded. Very remote and peaceful - I hope it stays that way!

Found it easily, got a parking spot and headed down the marked path. Quite a few people here. Some…read morenude, some suits. Note: Going skinny dipping is part of the culture. There are 3 ponds of hot water in a warm, warmer, warmest. The largest, to the right as you approach, was not as warm as I'd like. The middle pool was very nice and relaxing. My skin felt so soft after just 15 minutes. The pond to the west, tucked behind rocks is the warmest. Arriving just before sunset seems popular, but plenty of cars and RVs were also arriving as we departed. The unpaved road can get narrow in a couple of places, so schootch over as much as you can. All are welcome, so bring the family! Just don't gawk or stare or cover the eyes of your child to shield them from seeing the au natural bathers. Just, like, go with it, maaan. Cheers! "CC"

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.

Sunrise in the winter is the best time to come since the weather was so cold and the hot spring…read moretemperature was perfect for the moment. I came on Wednesday and camped overnight at the parking lot to catch the sunrise. The hot spring is nice and clean, accessible from the parking lot, probably 0.3 miles hike. It's a single pool with hot and cold water pipe to adjust the temperature. The scenery was amazing. It was a great experience driving 6 hours through the snow storm for this.

It's like the other hot spring, but only has one hot spring pond, can fit 4-5 people maximum. Easy…read moredrive, and little bit walking like 7-8 minutes. Surrounded by mountains, view is pretty awesome. Water temp like 103F. Not too hot, but maybe just warm enough.

Love the old school vibe of this place. A very rustic place. No frill, just basic but VERY clean…read more The water feels like silk on your skin. Lots of families enjoying time with their kids. An attendant watching the pool for safety. Lounge chairs in the sun, chairs and lots of opportunities for shade. A hot water area and a really good size pool for swimming, with a shallow end and a deep end, well signed for depths. They have many snacks and drinks available as well as ice cream. Changing rooms and showers (no soap allowed).No balls or inner tubes allowed but small noodles are ok. All employees were friendly. Overall an awesome place. Recommend: small pad in order to sit in hot tub as the floor is a little rough.

The best water I've swam in, ever. So clean. Very calming…read more Affordable. Therapeutic for body, mind, soul and spirit. I go there at least once a year from the Sonoma coast for decades.

Convict lake is a super scenic lake located just off the highway 395…read more It's worth a visit if you are near Mammoth. It's not hard to get to. The hiking trail is roughly 3 miles Loop. I would say the trail is pretty easy (but not wheelchair or stroller friendly!) I would also recommend hiking boots too. It's always good to have them on when hiking. Sooooo pretty in the fall!!!

Mountains surround this scenic lake, popular for its stunning clear water, trout fishing, and…read morespectacular fall foliage. The colorful autumn trees, mountains, and peaceful waters create beautiful mirror-like reflections, making it a fantastic spot for photography. You can walk along the Convict Lake Accessible Trail to enjoy the scenery around the lake. Timing matters for the best views. I visited around 4 PM, but the mountains were blocked by shadows, the view wasn't as impressive. I returned at 7 AM the next morning, and the sunrise view was beautiful! There were already many people waiting with tripods and cameras to capture the stunning scenery. Tip: Visit early in the morning for the best lighting and reflection photos, especially during fall foliage season.

Amazing natural Hot springs. We stopped by here on our way from Tahoe to Mammoth and really enjoyed…read morethe beautiful scenery and the natural Hot springs which were really awesome. One tip if you get to the main springs try not to go to the one on the right which is the bigger pool because it's more stagnant water and so there were a lot of these red looking worms or maggots swimming in there. The smaller pool on the left is much cleaner as there are two mini waterfalls that are keeping the water circulating and fresh. Anything less than five stars is an injustice so a glowing five stars and two thumbs up for Travertine Hot Springs!

Travertine Hot Spring is one of those rare places that stays with you long after you leave…read more I've been lucky enough to experience this spot in multiple seasons and it truly delivers every single time. Whether it's a crisp winter soak with snow on the ground, a calm spring sunrise, warm summer nights, or the quiet stillness of fall, this place always feels right. What makes it special isn't just the hot springs themselves, but the feeling of escape. At night, the sky opens up, endless stars, the Milky Way glowing above you, and if you're patient (or lucky), shooting stars cutting across the darkness. It's peaceful in a way that's hard to find anymore. This is my favorite place to unplug, reset and breathe. No noise, no rush, just nature doing what it does best. Respect the land, pack out what you bring in and soak it all in. If you're looking for a true Eastern Sierra experience raw, beautiful and unforgettable this is it.

The price is right at this pool! And you can't go wrong with the view. Oh and hot showers.read more

Awesome location for a pool! I swam on a Tuesday morning during their public lap hours and there…read morewere only two others there at the open. Entry fee is $6, $5 for seniors/military. The pool is 27 meters long. The lifeguards were removing the pool cleaner as I walked in, and it showed: the facility was very clean and well maintained. Can't think of a better place to enjoy some laps if you're in town! Bonus: hit up the hot springs about 2 miles away after your swim!

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.

Rainbow Falls is a must do if you're in the area! We also stopped at Devils Postpile, and it was…read moredefinitely worth seeing while you're there :) Make sure to bring plenty of water, wear comfortable shoes, and be ready for the hike down to the actual waterfall once you get to the top, you'll go down to the actual water. The hike back up is a bit of a workout, but it's 100% worth it. The views are beautiful! The water is chilly, but we got getting in. Such a fun experience, and one of our favorite stops on the trip!

Pro tip: Take the shuttle (approximately $15 per person round-trip). You take it from the Main…read moreLodge and they run every 20-30mins from 7amish to 730pmish (as of Aug 2025). You want to get off at Red's Meadow and hike to the falls. It's easy-easy/moderate and is the shortest distance to the falls. Do not take it from Devil's Postpile because it will add 1.5 miles of open sun hike to the falls. Once there, reward yourself with glass of wine and lunch. The water is cool to cold (depending on the time of year) and refreshing. Highly recommended