England Springs
England Springs flows at 76°F from rolling hills near Kelseyville in Lake County, where thermal water emerges immediately roadside at 1,746 feet elevation in a landscape shaped by extensive volcanic and geothermal activity.
The spring surfaces just 17 feet from the road in terrain characterized by volcanic outcrops and oak woodlands typical of Lake County's interior valleys. The modest thermal feature flows from the ground in this exposed setting, surrounded by the rural landscape that has defined the region for centuries.
England Springs formed through geothermal circulation in Lake County's volcanic terrain, which has sustained significant geothermal development and power generation. The spring represents one of numerous modest thermal features scattered throughout the county, each reflecting the region's unique geothermal character.
England Springs' immediate roadside location makes it exceptionally accessible—requiring no walking beyond parking. The spring sits at 1,746 feet elevation in terrain accessible year-round. Water temperature of 76°F requires warm-up time before comfortable soaking. Warm Springs Recreation Area lies 22.4 kilometers away at Lake Sonoma, offering day-use facilities and a developed recreation area.
Is England Springs worth visiting?
Best for
- Easy day trips
- Overnight camping trips
Overview Warm Springs Recreation Area is a day-use park located at Lake Sonoma, which is just a 45 minute drive north of Santa Rosa and a 2 hour trip from San Francisco. There is no overnight camping available at this facility World famous vineyards and a land rich in history surround the lake, where visitors enjoy boating, fishing and exploring the area's extensive trail network.Recreation The Woodland Ridge Nature Trail begins at the park and winds up the ridge, rewarding hikers with great...