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Buckeye Hot Springs — Free soaking · donation encouraged in Bridgeport, CA (2026)
A cliffside hot spring cascades over colorful mineral deposits into stone-lined pools along Buckeye Creek. Nearby primitive campsites make it a favorite for overlanders.
Temperature
100°–120°F
Pools
3 soaking pools
Best season
May-October
Reservations
Walk-up friendly
Dog policy
Leashed dogs welcome
Family policy
Adults only
Safety notes
- Steep, loose trail drops 200 feet to the creek—wear boots and keep pets leashed.
- Spring runoff can flood the lower pools; soak higher up when the creek is raging.
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