Abbott Mine
Abbott Mine thermal spring discharges at 86 degrees Fahrenheit on Bureau of Land Management lands in Lake County near Clearlake, running 26.2 degrees above ambient in volcanically-influenced terrain at 1,721 feet elevation in the Coast Ranges.
The spring requires a short walk of roughly 500 feet from the nearest road access. The landscape features oak woodland and mixed chaparral typical of the Lake County foothills, with substantial annual precipitation of 21.9 inches plus moderate snowfall of 4.8 inches supporting green vegetation through winter months. Water pH measures 6.7, slightly acidic.
Abbott Mine reflects geothermal circulation through volcanic and metamorphic bedrock in the tectonically active Mayacamas Mountains region, where numerous geothermal features dot the landscape. The thermal waters owe their heat to proximity to active geothermal systems supplying hot springs throughout the North Coast region.
Open to public; no special permits required. A short walk access makes visits feasible year-round. Little Stony Campground lies 31.5 kilometers away offering developed recreation facilities. Spring and fall provide optimal conditions; summer crowds increase around nearby Lake County recreation areas.
Is Abbott Mine worth visiting?
Best for
- Warm-water soaking
- Overnight camping trips
The water at Abbott Mine is slightly acidic (pH 6.7).
Overview This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site.Once on-site, you are able to pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan and Pay feature.In order to utilize Scan & Pay on site, you will need to first download the free Recreation.gov mobile app https://www.recreation.gov/mobile-app prior to your arrival as some remote area...