Hot Creek Geological Site
Mammoth Lakes, CA
A small gorge where hot springs boil up into a cold trout stream in shades of blue. A paved path leads down from the parking area; swimming is prohibited because the water can surge without warning.
- Nearest town
- Mammoth Lakes, CA
- Category
- Nature & parks
- GPS
- 37.6607, -118.8278
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually April–May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in June and November. Hot in July. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
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Nearby
Campsites nearby
- Convict Lake CampgroundCampsite5 mi from Hot Creek Geological Site · 85 pitchesTentsCaravans
- Mammoth Mountain RV ParkMotorhome stopover7 mi from Hot Creek Geological Site · 100 pitchesMotorhomesElectricityShowersWaste disposalWi-Fi
- Big Springs CampgroundCampsite9 mi from Hot Creek Geological Site · 26 pitchesTentsCaravansToiletsFree
- Glass Creek CampgroundCampsite11 mi from Hot Creek Geological Site · 66 pitchesTentsCaravansToiletsFree
- Oh! Ridge CampgroundCampsite16 mi from Hot Creek Geological SiteTentsCaravansDrinking waterToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowed
- Silver Lake CampgroundCampsite18 mi from Hot Creek Geological SiteTentsCaravans
All campsites in California · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Hot Creek Geological Site?
Hot Creek Geological Site is in Mammoth Lakes, CA, at GPS 37.6607, -118.8278. It is about 16 mi from June Lake.
Can you camp near Hot Creek Geological Site?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Convict Lake Campground, about 5 mi away; within 25 mi there are 72 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Hot Creek Geological Site?
Hot Creek Geological Site is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Mammoth Lakes, June Lake Loop and the ghost town of Bodie.
What is there to see near Hot Creek Geological Site?
Places worth a stop nearby: Convict Lake (5 mi), Devils Postpile National Monument (14 mi), June Lake Loop (16 mi) and Mono Lake Tufa (22 mi).
When is the best time to visit Hot Creek Geological Site?
The most pleasant months are usually April–May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in June and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)