Eastern Sierra / Owens Valley, California
Keough's Hot Springs
Keough's is a historic hot spring swimming pool south of Bishop, open since 1919, with a large warm pool and a smaller hot pool. The Bishop visitor bureau describes it as a family outing with a snack bar, picnic area and camping.
Check before you goWe couldn’t confirm that it’s open right now. Check the official site, or with the agency that runs it, before you drive.Last checked November 2026
- Water
- 86–92°F (large pool); 104°F (small pool)
- Getting there
- Drive up, about 7 mi south of Bishop off Highway 395
- Children
- All ages
- Cost and hours
- See current prices and hours on the official site
- Pools
- A 100-foot hot spring swimming pool and a smaller hot pool
- Stay the night
- Tent sites, tent cabins and RV camping 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.