Napa Valley, California
Dr. Wilkinson's Backyard Resort & Mineral Springs
Dr. Wilkinson's is a Calistoga hotel and spa known for its volcanic ash mud baths and three mineral pools fed by local hot springs. Outside visitors can book spa treatments; call ahead to ask about pool access.
OpenCheck the official site before you go.Last checked November 2026
- Getting there
- Drive up, 1507 Lincoln Avenue
- Cost and hours
- See current prices and hours on the official site
- Pools
- Three geothermal mineral pools (one indoor, two outdoor) and a mud bath spa
- Reservations
- Recommended
- Stay the night
- Hotel rooms on site
- Managed by
- Private resort
In any natural hot spring, keep your head above the water. Health officials advise it because of a rare amoeba that can enter through the nose.
New to hot springs? A slow soak is a five-step way to enjoy the water safely.
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Warm water, closer to home
No hot spring nearby?
Warm-water sessions at your own pool, or your community’s, in and around Flagstaff, by request. And there are small water practices you can do at home, in a bath.