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Eastern Sierra, California

Travertine Hot Springs

Travertine Hot Springs is an undeveloped soaking area on public land just outside Bridgeport, with natural pools on a travertine ridge. The site closes for several days at a time for Tribal ceremonies, so check with the BLM before you go.

OpenThe BLM closes the site several times a year for ceremonial use by a local Tribe, usually around the solstices and fall equinox.Last checked November 2026
Getting there
Dirt access road off Jack Sawyer Road near Bridgeport, then a short walk
Cost and hours
See current prices and hours on the official site
Reservations
Not taken
Managed by
Bureau of Land Management, Bishop Field Office

Good to know. Closes for about six days around the winter solstice for Tribal ceremonies.

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: winter trip. Something out of date?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.

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