Natural swimming hole
Remington Hot Springs
Spring · California
About this swimming hole
Remington Hot Springs is a set of volunteer-built stone soaking tubs perched on the banks of the Kern River below Lake Isabella. The three riverside pools step down in temperature from over 100 degrees, with a tiny historic miner's tub 50 feet above. Elaborate stone masonry — including the word 'Paradise' set into a step — gives the place a folk-art charm.
Good to know
| Water type | Spring |
|---|---|
| Water temperature | 80-115 in pools |
| Depth | soaking tubs of varying depth |
| Best season | Year-round |
| Fees | Free |
| Reservations required | No |
| Parking | dirt lot off Old Kern Canyon Road; quarter-mile steep hike down |
| County | Kern County |
| Nearest town | Bodfish |
| Safety notes | no lifeguard; sulphurous water; do not drink; Kern River alongside is dangerously swift — do not swim in it |
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Frequently asked questions
Can you swim in Remington Hot Springs?
Yes — Remington Hot Springs is listed as a natural swimming spot in California. Reported water temperature: 80-115 in pools. Heads-up: no lifeguard; sulphurous water; do not drink; Kern River alongside is dangerously swift — do not swim in it. There are rarely lifeguards at natural swimming holes — verify conditions locally before you go.
Does Remington Hot Springs require reservations?
No reservations are required at Remington Hot Springs based on current information — but verify before you go.
Is there a fee to visit Remington Hot Springs?
Reported fee info: Free. Fees can change — confirm with the official link.
When is the best time to visit Remington Hot Springs?
The best season is typically Year-round.