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Sierra Valley / Tahoe-Truckee area, California

Sierra Hot Springs

Sierra Hot Springs is a nonprofit, clothing-optional retreat on a hillside above Sierra Valley with several warm and hot pools. Day visits are offered Thursday to Sunday by advance reservation, and overnight guests can stay in the lodge or camp.

OpenOpen Wednesday through Sunday; closed Monday and Tuesday. At least one person in each party must hold a membership.Last checked November 2026
Getting there
Drive up
Children
All ages
Clothing
Clothing optional in pools and pool area; clothing required elsewhere
Cost and hours
See current prices and hours on the official site
Pools
Temple Dome hot and warm pools, Meditation Pool, Phoenix Baths and sauna
Reservations
Required
Stay the night
Lodge and Globe Hotel rooms, camping and RV sites (no hookups)
Managed by
Nonprofit retreat (NACOB membership)

Good to know. Children under 15 may not use the Meditation Pool, the Temple Dome hot pool or the sauna. No drop-in visits.

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.

Good for: quiet soaking, camping. Something out of date? Let us know and we’ll check it.

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.

See sessions Practices for home