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Outdoors

Hot springs near Palmdale

6 named hot springs within 100 miles, nearest first, with a map and directions.

Hot springs within 100 mi

6

Closest

53.2 mi

Willett Hot Springs

Worth the drive

Willett Hot Springs
Willett Hot Springs53.2 miPhoto: Nudeturtle at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
Deep Creek Hot Springs
Deep Creek Hot Springs56 miPhoto: Eeekster Richard Ellis, CC BY 3.0
Urbita Hot Springs
Urbita Hot Springs58.1 miPhoto: California Historical Society/University of Southern California Library, Public domain
Big Caliente Hot Springs
Big Caliente Hot Springs82.4 miPhoto: snapper from Ventura County, CA, USA, CC BY 2.0

Map

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All hot springs, nearest first

  1. 53.2mi
    Willett Hot Springs

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  2. 56mi
    Deep Creek Hot Springs

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  3. 58.1mi
    Urbita Hot Springs

    About ↗Directions ↗

  4. 76mi
    Pan Hot Springs

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  5. 82.4mi
    Big Caliente Hot Springs

    About ↗Directions ↗

  6. 85.6mi
    Little Caliente Spring

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Straight-line distance from the center of Palmdale; driving and trail distances are longer.

Before you go

Keep your head above water

Warm fresh water can carry a rare brain-eating amoeba. Don’t dunk your head or let water go up your nose.

Test before you soak

Natural springs can be scalding near the source. Many thermal areas, like geyser basins, are off-limits to soaking.

Pack it out

Primitive springs have no trash service. Leave no glass or soap, and respect clothing-optional customs where posted.

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Questions

What is the closest hot spring to Palmdale?

Willett Hot Springs, about 53.2 miles from the center of Palmdale.

How many hot springs are near Palmdale?

6 named hot springs are within 100 miles.

Are the hot springs near Palmdale free?

It depends. Resort and spa springs charge for entry, while primitive springs on public land are usually free but may need a hike or a parking pass.

Sources: Wikidata and OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), checked 2026-11-08; photos from Wikimedia Commons under the licenses shown. Access, fees and conditions change; check before visiting.

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