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Big Bend Hot Springs (CLOSED)

California North

Big Bend, California coordinates: 41.019803, -121.907881

(REOPENED or CLOSED?): [3/14/2015 - I'm currently waiting to hear back from the caretakers of Big Bend Hot Springs. - Editor ]

Despite a neighbor kindly reporting that the hot spring is "reopening", the website says it's closed. Big Bend Hot Springs has been closed and undergoing many years of attending to Shasta County-required repairs and code upgrades.

Primitive, Developed
Indoor and oudoor hot tubs, natural pools
Clothing optional? Yes
fee: $, Payment accepted: unknown, cash, Credit Cards

Shelter: camping/ RV hookups/ cabins
Food: community organic garden, diet programs
massage:
Nearby activities:

Address: 196 Hot Springs Row, P.O. Box 186, Big Bend, CA 96011
phone: 1-530-337-6606 (updated May 2008)
Email: info [at] bigbendhotsprings.org (updated May 2008)
Website: www.bigbendhotsprings.org

Directions: Just outside Big Bend,on Hot Springs Row.

Details: NO smoking, alcohol or drugs. Attracts new-age health seekers. Variety of tubs in and outside of bathhouse. Natural pools are beside the Pit River.

Campbell Hot Springs

California North

(renamed Sierra Hot Springs in 1989)

There seems to be some confusion between this and Sierra Hot Springs. They are listed as 2 separate places in the book "Great Hot Springs of the West" '93, yet the descriptions and locations sound very familiar though PO box's different. Anyone know the truth here?

outdoor hot swimming pools, indoor and outdoor hot tubs
clothing optional in bathing areas
fee $

notes: According to our readers "Actually Campbell HS is not used but owned by Sierra HS. Sierra has their own wells that feed to only hot tub opened in winter." "Harbin bought it in like 1989 and named it Sierria hot springs...the spring comes out of the ground in 2 different places... where google map shows is where the one of the springs comes up by the main lodge and to the northwest on the hill about ¼ away the other spring comes up. Harbin also bought a hotel in the town Seirraville a few miles from the springs so one of the addresses might just be for the hotel."

address: P.O. Box 38,Sierraville,CA 96126.
how to get there: About one mile Southeast of Sierraville, off Lemon Canyon Road. Turn off Lemon Canyon Road onto Campbell Hot Spring Road, past the airport and continue to end of road.
phone: 530 994-3773 (916 994-3737 outdated)
email:
shelter: camping/lodging
food: picnic area/ vegetarian meals from produce on site.
payment accepted: Visa, MC & Discover plus personal checks accepted.
massage: yes/ plus a wide range of programs including rebirthing.

Drakesbad Guest Ranch

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California North

Seasonal, outdoor hot-spring-fed swimming pool, indoor tubs.
bathing suit req in pool
fee $

address: 2150 N. Main St., no. 5 Red Bluff, CA 96080

how to get there: In Lassen National Park, at the end
of Warner Valley Road. c/o California Guest Services, Inside the Park

phone: 530/529-1512
Fax 530/529-4511

Website: www.drakesbad.com
Rates: $115-$140 per person, double occupancy. Rates include meals
Payment accepted: DISC, MC, Visa

shelter: Upscale rustic lodging/cabins (some with electricity, most with
kerosene lamps). 19 units, no phone.

food: restaurant

payment accepted:

massage: no

temperature:

Map: Lassen Volcanic Park Detail, or Google Map http://tinyurl.com/86ds9

DIRECTIONS to Lassen:
About 3 hrs and 40 min from San Francisco.

From San Francisco, I-80 E entry ramp to Bay Bridge/Oakland - go 53 mi
Take the I-505 N ramp to Winters/Redding - go 0.2 mi
Take the I-505 N ramp - go 34 mi
Continue on I-5 N - go 95 mi
Take the CA-36 E/CA-99 S exit 649 to Central Red Bluff/Chico - go 0.4 mi
Bear right at CA-36/CA-99 - go 40 mi
Turn right at CA-172 - go 5.8 mi
Turn left at Tamarack Way - go 0.1 mi
Continue on Birch Way - go 0.1 mi
Turn left at Dogwood Way - go 0.1 mi

NOTES: Seasonal, only open early June to early Oct. Children's center. The only lodge in Lassen Park, in a high mountain valley. It is located on the south side of the park and accessed through the town of Chester. Surrounded by meadows, lakes, and streams. Very popular and often booked as far as 2 years in advance. Call May or June regarding cancellations. Drakesbad as a historic cultural landscape has recently been listed on the National Register of Historic Places. First homesteaded by Edward Drake in the late 1800s and purchased by Alex Sifford in 1900 as a business endeavor, Drakesbad consists of a historic lodge, dining hall, cabins, hot spring fed pool, recreational lake, and trail system nestled in a beautiful meadow in Warner Valley with views of Mt. Harkness and Flatiron Ridge. The Siffords owned and managed Drakesbad for nearly 60 years to provide recreation and tourism opportunities for many people. The property was sold to the National Park Service in 1958. Lassen Volcanic National Park continues to operate Drakesbad as guest accommodations in a fashion similar to the historic ways that the Siffords did.

Sierra Hot Springs

(AKA Campbell Hot Springs?)
California North

There seems to be some confusion between this and Campbell Hot Springs. They are listed as 2 separate places in the book "Great Hot Springs of the West" '93, yet the descriptions and locations sound very familiar though PO box's different. Anyone know the truth here?

Highly developed yet attractive private and public, indoor and outdoor hot pools. Seasonal outdoor sand bottom faux-natural pool.
clothing optional
fee $$$ membership fee required; Sierra Hot Springs and Harbin Hot Springs are sister retreats and honor each other's memberships. (Spring use day rates $10-15, free with lodging of $20-$70/person depending on situation )

notes: Over 700 acres bordering National Forest land, so biking and hiking possibile. Less than one hour from major Tahoe ski resorts. Please Note: "NO PETS, NO SMOKING, NO DRUGS, NO ALCOHOL, NO OPEN FLAMES/FIRES on our property. Engaging in any of these activities is grounds for removal! " Sierra Hot Springs is a membership retreat center. At least one person in your party must hold a current membership. Membership fees do not include use of the facilities. Sierra Hot Springs and Harbin Hot Springs are sister retreats and honor each other's memberships. Membership Rates: 1 month - $5; 1 year - $20; Lifetime - $200

address: P.O. Box 366, Sierraville, CA 96126
how to get there: From I-80 take exit 188B in Truckee, go North on Hwy 89 approximately 30 minutes to Sierraville. The Globe Hotel is at the intersection of Hwys 89 and 49. To reach the Main Lodge and the Springs, turn right onto Hwy 49, then turn right on Lemon Canyon Road. Turn the next road right again onto Campbell Hot Springs Road. Follow this road to the Main Lodge.

Map
You can also get here with your small airplane. Local airport info: Sierraville Dearwater Airport

phone: 530 994-3773
email: info@sierrahotsprings.org
shelter: European-style private rooms or dormitory at the "charming Main Lodge" by the Springs, or at the "elegant and historic" Globe Hotel in nearby Sierraville. Tent campers or RV's (no hookups). "Out of respect for other guests we ask that campers arrive in time to setup before dark." No cooking stoves or any open flames allowed in camping areas, but campers can use newly remodelled Lodge guest kitchen."
food: Kitchen use, Restaurant
payment accepted: major credit card
massage: Yes, and other health services and programs.
temperature:

Links:
http://www.sierrahotsprings.org
Complex lodging and meal Schedules and rates: http://www.sierrahotsprings.org/rates.htm
map: http://www.sierrahotsprings.org/map.htm

Stewart Mineral Springs

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California North
Resort
Description: In the beautiful Trinity Mountains of Shasta National Forest.
$$: Showers $3, mineral baths and sauna $13-$20 (depending on season).

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Clothing optional? unknown
Accommodation: Private one-room cabins with wood stove, kitchen, bathroom $60/night. Teepees, tent camping and RV spaces on site. Apartment units and one upscale A-frame house available for larger groups. Conference Hall available for meetings and retreats. No smoking in rooms.
Address: Stewart Mineral Springs, 4617 Stewart Springs Road
Weed, CA 96094

phone: 530-938-2222 FAX:
Email: info@smspringresort.com
Website: www.stewartmineralsprings.com

Details: Cold mineral springs are piped from the source and heated, for soaking tubs. Bathhouse has 15 individual bathing rooms with old-fashioned tubs and music. Large wood-heated sauna. The bathhouse is surrounded by wide wooden decks overlooking Parks Creek, nice for sunbathing and relaxing.

Woody's Feather River Hot Springs (REOPENED)

California North

(REOPENED)
Primative
Adjoining larger (5 person)and smaller (2 person, slightly cooler) pools.

Hours: daytime, only open to guests at R&R RV Park or cabins

Clothing optional? Yes

Fee: $5 per person/2hr soak, honor system drop-box.

Shelter: nearby 2 RV parks

phone: 925-783-2913

Email: none

Website: www.randrrvparkhotsprings.com

Directions: On CA 70 about 5 miles west of the CA 89 junction. Look for two big logs in front of an old cabin with a chimney. This is west of a small RV park that is west of a bigger RV park called Crystal Springs.

Update Jan 2013: hot springs are open to those staying in R&R RV Park or in one of the 3 cabins. Call the Owner Rocki at 925-783-2913 to make reservations or visit http://www.randrrvparkhotsprings.com/

For day-use (2-hr soak), the entry is $5/person, which is paid at the drop-box. By keeping the springs clean and supporting the owner's efforts to maintain a nice facility, then these wonderful soda and sulfer springs can remain open.

California Central West

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Dr. Wilkinson's Hot Springs

CA Central West California Central West

outdoor pool, bathhouses
bathing suit req in pool
fee $$$

notes: Reservations recommended. This hot spring will
be further researched in the future.
address: 1507 Lincoln Ave., Calistoga, CA 94515

how to get there: In the town of Calistoga
phone:707-942-4102

shelter: lodging

food: none known

payment accepted: unknown

massage: yes, mud baths, and physical therapy.

Esalen Institute (PRIVATE)

CA Central West California Central West

(PRIVATE)

Esalen's springs, are no longer open to the public, and are now only available to registered guests and staff. Mudslides from storms destroyed the integrity and safety of the old baths. "THE BATHS ARE OPEN and they are magnificent! After four and a half years, several million dollars and a series of challenges that were almost insurmountable, the restoration of the Esalen baths on their original site at the source of the hot springs is complete."

several outdoor hot baths, mostly modern wooden structures, some bathtubs, some under shelters. Fabulous coastal views.
clothing optional
fee $$$ (must sign up for classes or be a worker/employee of the facility, or a local.)

notes: It's worth signing up for a workshops and paying for lodging just to enjoy the hot springs. See the website for the latest updates on construction and access to the general public (which is currently 1am-3am!). Please see Esalen's website for details on the extensively renovated website.

address:Big Sur, CA 93920

how to get there: On Hwy 1, about 45 miles south of Monterey.
phone:

(info and seminar reservations) 831 667-3000; (1am-3am public access to hot springs, by reservation only 831-667-3047).

shelter: lodging, simple bungalows in a row for about $100/night. Also common rooms where one brings a sleeping bag.

food: wonderful tasty and health bolstering buffet for participants, made from the organic garden.

payment accepted: unknown

massage: yes, plus wide range of health and healing arts.
BUT better call ahead and check on the availability of this. Mostly these
services are only available for participants of the institute's programs.

temperature: adjustable

links: www.esalen.org

http://www.esalen.org/place/hot_springs.shtml

Grover Hot Spring

CA Central West California Central West
outdoor swimming and soaking pools
bathing suit req
fee $

notes: Reservations for campsites recommended. Many nice
hiking trails nearby (esp Hot Springs Creek Trail to waterfall and Burnside
Lake). Nice year round, except during heavy snow.

address: PO Box 188, Markleeville, CA 96120

how to get there:
From Gardnerville: HWY 88 south 15 mi to Woodfords and HWY 89 intersection.
Turn left, and go south 5 mi to Markleeville and exit right on Hot Springs
Rd. Go 3 mi to Grover Hot Springs State Park entrance Station.
phone: 916-694-2248, (campground reservations through
MISTIX) 800-444-7275

shelter: camping at Quaking Aspen and Toiyabe (stoves,
cupboards, tables, water, rest rooms and showers) closed Oct - May. Camping
w less amenities yr round in picnic area nr park entrance.
food: picnic area
payment accepted: unknown
massage: no
temperature: 80F, 104F

Harbin Hot Springs

CA Central West California Central West

P.O. Box 782, Middletown, California 95461
Phone: (707) 987-2477, toll free 800-622-2477
Email
Website: http://www.harbin.org

PRICES:
Mon-Thu / Fri-Sun,Hol / Weekly
24-hour Visit - Adult $25 $30 $170
24-Hour Visit - Child $15 $20 $115
6-Hour Visit - Adult $20 $25
6-Hour Visit - Child $10 $15
Accommodations: $35 - $230, depending on whether you share a common room or reserve a private room. There's also a large group lodges and buildings for groups of up to 150.

Directions: About 2 hours NE from San Francisco. Once you arrive in Middletown...
Turn west onto Hwy 175. Drive three short blocks to BARNES ST. (Big Canyon Rd.) and turn RIGHT. Drive 1.2 miles to HARBIN SPRINGS ROAD (fork at the top of the hill), and turn LEFT. Follow road for 2 miles to the gate house.

Map: http://www.harbin.org/map.htm

RIDE SHARE BOARD: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/harbinrideboard

NOTES:

Harbin Hot Springs is a non-profit retreat and workshop center located in the wine region north of San Francisco. Natural spring pools, clothing-optional sun decks, massages with our certified therapists, workshops, 1160 acres of hiking. Food
The Harbin Market sells prepared food, fresh produce, bulk ingredients, snacks, phone cards, toiletries, etc. The vegetarian guest kitchen features basic pans, dishes, utensils, and limited storage (label your bags) and refrigerator space. In addition to the café’s and restaurant on Harbin property, nearby Middletown features a supermarket and numerous restaurants of varying quality. Internet access and lap top plug-in station is located near between the library and the Blue Room Café. A coin-operated Laundromat is located in nearby Middletown.

At least one person in your party must carry a membership to use the facilities.
One Month Trial Membership: $10, Full Year Membership: $30

Reservations for rooms are necessary, but are not needed for camping or day visits. Campers have full use of Harbin facilities, including the trails, pools, showers, guest kitchen, guest refrigerators, etc. Because of fire danger, no campstoves or fires are allowed.

International Spa

CA Central West California Central West

hot mineral baths, mud baths
clothing optional
fee $

notes: reputed as one of the best Calistoga spas for sampling
hot springs culture and philosophy.
address: PO Box 856,Calistoga, CA 94515
how to get there: in the town of Calistoga
phone: 707-942-6122
shelter: none known on premises, but should be lodging
close by.
food: none known/picnic area/snack bar and grill/community
kitchen/grocery on premises/restaurant
payment accepted: unknown
massage: yes (acupressure, reflexology, swedish-Esalen),
plus Japanese enzyme baths.
temperature: unknown

Lincoln Avenue Spa

CA Central West California Central West

Mercey hot Springs