Holtville Hot Spring
Imperial Valley, California, USA, Mexico
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- Location
- Imperial Valley, California, USA, Mexico
- Water type
- thermal
- Temperature
- 41 °C
- pH
- 7.3
Water profile
Thermicity
Sedative
LowHigh
Relaxing — deep, immediate muscle release.
Mineralisation
Balancing
LowHigh
Rich in trace elements — gentle on the skin.
Buoyancy
Standard buoyancy
LowHigh
Soft water — natural, classic buoyancy.
BicarbonatesCalcium
Holtville Hot Spring is located in the Imperial Valley, California, a desert farming valley near the Mexican border. Thermal water surfaces here at around 41°C, in an open-air pool suited to wild bathing.
Insider tip — Holtville Hot Springs in California's Imperial Valley near the Mexican border — geothermal artesian well discharging water at 125°F (52°C), cooled to soakable 104–110°F (40–43°C) in the concrete tub. Located in the Salton Sea geothermal field, one of the USA's most productive. Despite the OSM tag indicating Mexico, this site is on the California (US) side near the town of Holtville. Free or low-cost access. Popular winter escape for snowbirds.
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Frequently asked questions
How hot is the water?
The water runs quite hot here, around 41 °C — a sedative water that brings immediate muscle release.
What type of water is found here?
This spot features thermal water.
What is the best season to visit?
The most favourable period for this spot is: Toute l'année.