Sespe Hot Springs
Address: Los Padres Forest, California
Website: No Website
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐ (3 out 5 stars) Good Hot Springs Rating
Website: No Website
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐ (3 out 5 stars) Good Hot Springs Rating
General Description: Sespe Hot Springs is located in middle of Los Padres Forest along the Sespe Creek in California wilderness. The Hot Springs geothermal water flows into a hot stream and cascades into a man made rock walled pool. Sespe is a hot springs hiker's dream.
Location: Los Padres Forest, California
Directions: There are three ways to hike into Sespe Hot Springs. See Below for trail head information.
Accessibility: Sespe Hot Springs has three ways to get to it. There is along the Sespe River Trail. It is 16.8 miles one way to the hot springs. The trail is moderately difficult hike. The second way to Sespe Hot Springs is Alder Creek Trail. It is 7.5 miles one way to the hot springs. It is rated moderately difficult to hike. The last way to the hot spring is Johnson Ridge Trail It is 9.5 miles one way. It is rated a difficult hike.
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Hot Springs: Sespe Hot Springs is a rock walled natural hot springs pool. The source comes out about 130 degrees and cascades into a hot spring stream. There is man made rock walled hot springs that pools together to form a nice soaking area. The temperature of the natural pool is about 105 degrees. The temperature changes based on the season and the current conditions of the rock walled pools.
Hot Spring Tips: Sespe Hot Springs Access to the Sespe Hot Springs is by foot or horseback only. Mountain bikes are not permitted in areas designated as wilderness. The spring months are ideal for visiting Sespe Hot Springs as the summer temperatures can climb to 100 degrees or more. Cell phone reception is non-existent in the Los Padres Forest. Sespe River Trail to Willett Hot Springs is about 20 mile. There is camping available near the hot springs. This trail is pet friendly. Dogs must be on a leash. Pack out what you pack in. No glass at this hot springs. Plan accordingly and bring enough supplies.
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