Hot Spring
San Diego County, CA
Approximate location — plotted from published sources, not a site visit, and not a guarantee of access.
San Diego County desert park on the Great Southern Overland Stage Route of 1849 at the western edge of Anza-Borrego, built around geothermally heated mineral springs. Outdoor pools plus an indoor therapeutic spa (~102 °F), camping, and short desert hiking trails make it a rare developed public hot-spring stop in the Colorado Desert.
| Region | San Diego County, CA |
|---|---|
| Coordinates (approx.) | 32.9512, -116.3041 |
| Access | County Rte S2 (Great Southern Overland Stage Route) ~26 mi N of I-8 Ocotillo exit; park day-use/camping fees |
| Elevation | ~1,300 ft |
| Pools | Outdoor swimming & wading pools; indoor spa ~102 °F |
| Facilities | Campground (hookup & tent), cabins, restrooms, short hiking trails |
Public recreation data — BLM & Recreation.gov (RIDB). Verify current access, fees, and seasonal closures before traveling.
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