• Miracle Hot Springs is a cluster of hot springs emerging along the Kern River
• A picnic area and Hobo Campground are located nearby
Miracle Hot Springs, previously known as Hobo Hot Springs, is tucked along the bank of the scenic Lower Kern River within the boundaries of the Sequoia National Forest, 10 miles west of Lake Isabella.
Miracle Hot Springs Experience
A series of hot springs gush out at 120 degrees F into several primitive pools lined with rocks and boulders alongside the river. The water temperature in the pools varies.
The closer the pool is to the river, the colder its water is. During high water, lower pools can be covered by the river. The sulfur odor is present and very noticeable.
Remington Hot Springs is another hot spring on the bank of the Kern River, only 2 miles away from Miracle Hot Springs.
The trail begins at the farther end of the parking area and runs 0.2 miles through a beautiful rocky landscape.
This pristine, small hot springs destination is extremely popular, attracting numerous visitors. The Forest Service has considered closing this place due to overcrowding and the high volume of trash left by visitors.
If you intend to visit this site, please keep it clean and leave no trace behind! If you have the opportunity, please pick up any trash left behind to keep this spot clean and open.
Miracle Hot Springs Hot Springs Camping and Lodging
A picnic area and Hobo Campground are located nearby. Hobo Campground has 34 single-family sites on a first-come, first-served basis and is open from April to September. The parking area has a launch site for whitewater boating.
For more comfortable lodging, you can stay in Bakersfield.
Miracle Hot Springs | Facts
Location: 4 miles west of Bodfish • California • USA
Best time: Year-round
Development: Primitive
Clothing: Optional
Amenities: Vault toilets, picnic tables
Hiking distance: 0.2 miles
Road Access: Any vehicle
Day-use fees: None
Elevation: 2,250 ft (685 m)
Water T° (source): 120°F (49°C)
Water T° (pools): Vary
Sulfur Odor: Present
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Directions to Miracle Hot Springs
From Bakersfield,
- Drive east for about 37 miles on CA 178 toward Lake Isabella to Old Canyon Road (Kern Canyon Road)
- Turn right onto Borel Road and after 0.3 miles bear right onto Old Canyon Road
- Continue 1.9 miles to the Hobo Campground entrance on the right.
The parking area and trailhead to the hot springs are on the left.
It is with a heavy heart that I have to announce that Miracle Hot Springs was destroyed by the usfs on 10/20/22. I do not care what their reasoning is, as far as I am concerned they should be arrested for the destruction of a state historical site. You can see the devastation on Youtube channel: Hammer Hands – Miracle Hot Springs October 20, 2022 Destruction.