Harbin Hot Springs

Harbin Hot Springs

Middletown, California

4.4(856)developedEasyClothing Optional

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🌡️Temperature120°F
🏊Typedeveloped
🥾DifficultyEasy
💰Price$30-$45
📅Best SeasonYear-round
👥Crowd LevelModerate

About Harbin Hot Springs

A beloved clothing-optional retreat center in the hills of Lake County, rebuilt after the 2015 Valley Fire. The warm and hot pools plus a cold plunge draw a devoted community of soakers seeking wellness and connection. The peaceful wooded canyon setting fosters deep relaxation.

Access

Short walk

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Overnight

Yes

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Clothing Optional

Yes

Features

Clothing optionalRetreat centerMultiple poolsCold plunge

Water Minerals

SulfurMagnesiumCalciumSodium

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the water temperature at Harbin Hot Springs?
The water temperature at Harbin Hot Springs is 120°F.
How much does Harbin Hot Springs cost?
Harbin Hot Springs costs $30-$45 per person.
Is Harbin Hot Springs clothing optional?
Yes, Harbin Hot Springs is clothing optional.
What minerals are in the water at Harbin Hot Springs?
The water at Harbin Hot Springs contains Sulfur, Magnesium, Calcium, Sodium.
How difficult is it to get to Harbin Hot Springs?
Harbin Hot Springs has a easy difficulty level with short walk access.

Recent Google Reviews

Caroline Burgess• Google Review

"Harbin Hot Springs is such a special place. The campgrounds are peaceful and well kept - we snagged a platform by the river. There are lots of pools to enjoy, from cold plunges to warm soaks and jacu..."

10/1/2025
Tiffany Kelly• Google Review

"I just love it here! The super hot pool is my favorite and the upper cold plunge area is so beautiful! If you go you have to walk to the cafe the back way and see the the giant fig tree root system, i..."

1/30/2026
Dan Brennen• Google Review

"I've been going here since I was a child when the Harbin family owned it and it was free in the 1960s. It has always been a nice place to go and very quiet and relaxing. Nice to see them back on their..."

2/1/2026