Saline Valley Hot Springs
- Location
- Death Valley Californie, United States
- Water type
- silica
- Temperature
- 38 °C
- pH
- 8
Water profile
Soothing — neither hot nor cold, perfect balance.
Rich in trace elements — gentle on the skin.
Soft water — natural, classic buoyancy.
Saline Valley Hot Springs is one of California's most remote and beloved natural thermal bathing destinations, located in a secluded desert valley within Death Valley National Park in the eastern Sierra Nevada region. The siliceous springs feed a series of developed but primitive pools on Bureau of Land Management land, maintained by a dedicated volunteer community that has built a warm and welcoming 'desert oasis' culture around the springs. With three main pool areas — Lower, Palm, and Wizard — at varying temperatures, and the surrounding stark beauty of the Saline Valley desert, the springs offer a uniquely immersive experience in one of America's most extreme landscapes. Reaching Saline Valley requires high-clearance vehicles and careful preparation, making it a true adventure destination for experienced desert travelers.