Saline Valley Hot Springs

Saline Valley Hot Springs

Death Valley, California

4.7(389)primitiveChallengingFreeClothing Optional

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🌡️Temperature107°F
🏊Typeprimitive
🥾DifficultyChallenging
💰PriceFree
📅Best SeasonOctober through April
👥Crowd LevelLow

About Saline Valley Hot Springs

One of the most remote hot springs in California, reached via miles of rough dirt road into Death Valley National Park. A dedicated community of volunteers maintains palm-shaded pools in the stark desert landscape. Clothing-optional culture and stargazing are legendary here.

Access

Backcountry

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Overnight

Yes

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Clothing Optional

Yes

Features

Extreme remotenessDesert oasisPalm-shaded poolsStargazing

Water Minerals

SodiumChlorideLithiumBoron

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the water temperature at Saline Valley Hot Springs?
The water temperature at Saline Valley Hot Springs is 107°F.
How much does Saline Valley Hot Springs cost?
Saline Valley Hot Springs is free to visit.
Is Saline Valley Hot Springs clothing optional?
Yes, Saline Valley Hot Springs is clothing optional.
What minerals are in the water at Saline Valley Hot Springs?
The water at Saline Valley Hot Springs contains Sodium, Chloride, Lithium, Boron.
How difficult is it to get to Saline Valley Hot Springs?
Saline Valley Hot Springs has a challenging difficulty level with backcountry access.

Recent Google Reviews

Sebastian• Google Review

"Excellent off-road adventure and outdoors experience, the Hot Springs are extremely relaxing and in the middle of nowhere in Death Valley , beautiful outdoors experience . I highly recommend doing thi..."

1/5/2026
Molly Ferrer• Google Review

"Can’t speak to the toad in as we landed at the fantastically maintained airstrip. Nice, friendly people. The springs were excellent and the water was crystal clear. We went on a great hike up ‘blac..."

11/9/2025
Misha Berger• Google Review

"One star. The road was too rocky, the palm trees too tall; the silence so deafening you could hear nothing at all. But the worst were the donkeys, that unsavory bunch; I turned my back, and one misto..."

1/20/2026