Scovern Hot Springs

Scovern Hot Springs

Warner Springs, California

3.9(134)primitiveModerateFreeClothing Optional

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🌡️Temperature130°F
🏊Typeprimitive
🥾DifficultyModerate
💰PriceFree
📅Best SeasonYear-round
👥Crowd LevelLow

About Scovern Hot Springs

A secluded hot spring in the mountains of San Diego County near the Pacific Crest Trail. The hot water bubbles up through sandy creek bottom into shallow soaking pools surrounded by live oaks and manzanita, offering a welcome warm soak for PCT thru-hikers.

Access

Moderate hike

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Overnight

No

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Clothing Optional

Yes

Features

PCT accessCreek-side poolsOak woodlandThru-hiker favorite

Water Minerals

SulfurSodiumCalciumSilica

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the water temperature at Scovern Hot Springs?
The water temperature at Scovern Hot Springs is 130°F.
How much does Scovern Hot Springs cost?
Scovern Hot Springs is free to visit.
Is Scovern Hot Springs clothing optional?
Yes, Scovern Hot Springs is clothing optional.
What minerals are in the water at Scovern Hot Springs?
The water at Scovern Hot Springs contains Sulfur, Sodium, Calcium, Silica.
How difficult is it to get to Scovern Hot Springs?
Scovern Hot Springs has a moderate difficulty level with moderate hike access.

Recent Google Reviews

Summer Rayne• Google Review

"This place is closed and or abandoned or maybe private membership nobody really knows and it’s weird because it’s right there in the middle of town you think that it would be a bustling tourist attrac..."

4/12/2025
Rachel Piper• Google Review

"Beware - this used to be used to cleanse the delusional at a hospital that burnt down years ago. Went for a dip at a risk, and ended up making the greatest mistake of my life. I was certainly NOT alon..."

11/11/2018
Name• Google Review

"We loved it here and coming back! Great service thanks again and happy birthday on June 30th HI"

6/21/2022