Delonegha Hot Springs
Address: Along Highway 178 Kern River, California
Website: No Website
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (4 out 5 stars) Great Hot Springs Rating
Website: No Website
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (4 out 5 stars) Great Hot Springs Rating
General Description: Delonegha is a primitive hot springs along the Kern River in the Sequoia National Forest in California. The public does have legal access to the hot springs via along the river. There are 7 tub sized pools made out of cement ranging from 120 to 100 degrees. Clothing is optional.
Location: From Bakersfield it is about 30 minutes up the canyon toward the town of Bodfish, California.
Directions: From Bakersfield, California takeCA-178 E/Kern Canyon Rd Continue to follow CA-178 E Destination will be on the right 28 min (21.2 mi) It is exactly 16.8 miles from the beginning of the canyon. It is 4.4 miles from Kern Canyon Road. It is 0.7 miles from the Bridge (river rafting takeout) It is on the right hand side along the river.
Accessibility: Delonegha Hot Springs is accessible by car and foot. The difficult part is you can not park on the highway. There are no parking signs. You can park at a river take out at the bridge and walk along the road to the hot springs. Delonegha is 0.7 miles from Bridge.
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Hot Springs: Delonegha Hot Springs has two soaking areas. Both are along the river. You need to swim along the river bank because there is a lot of building debris and a fence. On one side there is three cemented and tiled hot springs that are about 102 degrees depending on the season. On the other side of the rock there is another set of hot springs that are hotter. The source is 123 degrees and cascades into 3 other tiled and cemented tubs. There is a picnic tables, a tent area and cooking station adjacent to the hot springs.
Hot Spring Tips: Delonegha hot springs is private property along the road. If you go from up river down on the shore line you can legally go to the hot springs. The river and the hot springs is public domain along with 50 feet from the high water mark of the river. Do not let the owner tell you that you can not. Just do not go over his land and stay within 50 feet of the river when hiking the river. This is a very nice secluded hot spring. Park at the bridge before you get to the hot springs.
Youtube Video on Delonegha Hot Springs is below.