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Hot Creek Geological Site

Mammoth Lakes, CA

Nature

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.

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Campsites nearby

  • Convict Lake CampgroundCampsite
    5 mi from Hot Creek Geological Site · 85 pitches
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  • Mammoth Mountain RV ParkMotorhome stopover
    7 mi from Hot Creek Geological Site · 100 pitches
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  • Big Springs CampgroundCampsite
    9 mi from Hot Creek Geological Site · 26 pitches
    TentsCaravansToiletsFree
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  • Glass Creek CampgroundCampsite
    11 mi from Hot Creek Geological Site · 66 pitches
    TentsCaravansToiletsFree
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  • Oh! Ridge CampgroundCampsite
    16 mi from Hot Creek Geological Site
    TentsCaravansDrinking waterToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowed
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  • Silver Lake CampgroundCampsite
    18 mi from Hot Creek Geological Site
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