Hot Spring

Saline Valley Warm Springs

Inyo County, CA

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Remote clothing-optional desert soak complex (Lower Warm Springs and nearby pools) on the floor of Saline Valley inside Death Valley National Park. Volcanic-sourced warm water feeds developed tubs and primitive camps under cottonwoods — a legendary long-drive destination for experienced desert travelers.

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RegionInyo County, CA
Coordinates36.8049, -117.7729
ManagerDeath Valley National Park (NPS)
Water~100–112°F source range
Access50+ mi unpaved via North or South Pass
StylePrimitive / clothing-optional culture

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