Little Caliente

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Anonymous said...

8/26/2001

Hi.

I was recently at little caliente hotsprings. It's beautiful, currently has 3 soaking pools nestled on the side of a mountain ravine. Quiet, peaceful. One of my favorites in southern Cal. Definitely much nicer than the "big caliente" springs, though it's a bit tougher to get to. Advise taking 4 wheel drive when roads are wet, but normal car can go during dry season. The three tubs are clean and well maintained, at progressive temperatures. The hottest one is about 115 degrees, I'm guessing, the coolest about 100. All surrounded by unspoiled mountain scenery, with many simple campsites within a 10 minute drive for no fee. Campsites have no facilities other than picnic table, bbq, and fire ring. I did not find any available drinking water in the area, though there is some sort of ranger station that may have water (we never saw any signs of activity there; looked closed?). All is on public forest lands. Adventure pass is legally required, though some folks go without and do not necessarily get tickets.

Lots of gravel, wouldn't call them potholes as much as gaping ditches in the road. It is a rough dirt road for the last 1/2 mile (our jeep overheated on the way), but other than that the dirt road accessing it is good to fair. If you take motorbike (especially a light one), and go very slowly, walking it part of way, no problem. We saw mostly trucks there, but did also see a small standard road car.


deelee from LA

January 19, 2005
Anonymous said...

7/14/2001- Greetings, Glad to see you have put up such a nice page about hotsprings... LittleCaliente... about 9 miles from
Big Caliente, as the name says small more natural setting, water temp a pretty nice 98F waist high. the better of the two, clothing optional. Their is another way to these springs off Sheffield Drive in Summerland before Santa Barbara off the 101 cannot remember exactly the number of turns but I remember you follow the High Voltage Transfer Towers to the saddle back and just stay on the old road more then a fire road... I safely went last time ii Chevy 2 wheel truck not difficult. In earlier years went by motorcycle very hard on the body. Great Adventure recommended for those who just have to try as many Hot Springs in their life as possible. Again thanks for the effort!
Cheers

April 12, 2005
Anonymous said...

Hot Spring lovers know how rare and precious Natural Hot Springs are.

Unfortunately the Forest Service is considering demolishing the Remington Hot Springs, which have been
beautifully maintained by Friends of the Remington Hot Spring volunteers for over 10 years.

Local residents and others are ready willing and able to address any valid concerns the Forest Service may have, but right now we need your help.

In just TWO MINUTES you can help by submitting a letter using pre-drafted comments or your own comments, which will be hand delivered to the Sequoia National Forest voicing your support for keeping the Historic Natural Remington Hot Springs open to the public.

Click the link below to submit your comment letter and thank you for taking action to help keep the Remington Hot Springs from possibly being destroyed.

http://www.savethetrails.us/Default.aspx?PetitionID=42


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December 29, 2009

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