🌡️Temperature150°F
🏊Typeprimitive
🥾DifficultyModerate
💰PriceFree
📅Best SeasonOctober through May
👥Crowd LevelLow
About Dyke Hot Springs
A series of scalding geothermal seeps in the remote high desert of northern Humboldt County. An old concrete livestock trough has been repurposed as a soaking tub, where hot water is mixed with cold to reach a comfortable temperature under wide-open skies.
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Access
Moderate hike
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Overnight
Yes
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Clothing Optional
Yes
Features
Livestock trough soakRemote high desertWide-open viewsOff-grid experience
Water Minerals
SodiumSulfateChlorideSilica
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the water temperature at Dyke Hot Springs?
- The water temperature at Dyke Hot Springs is 150°F.
- How much does Dyke Hot Springs cost?
- Dyke Hot Springs is free to visit.
- Is Dyke Hot Springs clothing optional?
- Yes, Dyke Hot Springs is clothing optional.
- What minerals are in the water at Dyke Hot Springs?
- The water at Dyke Hot Springs contains Sodium, Sulfate, Chloride, Silica.
- How difficult is it to get to Dyke Hot Springs?
- Dyke Hot Springs has a moderate difficulty level with moderate hike access.
Recent Google Reviews
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Mathieu Pilon• Google Review"Beautiful place but I wouldn’t bath in it, it’s where the cows go drink. No bath to fill"
11/21/2025
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Hannah Morris• Google Review"Beautiful spot, but all the tubs are gone. BYOBathtub"
11/30/2025
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Gordon Hamilton• Google Review"Cleanest hot springs I have been to by vehicle, very little trash. I suggest that the next person to visit take a roll of duct tape to re-wrap the flex joint on the fill pipe, and bring a tub stopper ..."
6/16/2023
