Whitmore Hot Springs
Address:
Mammoth Lakes, California, USA
Category: Hot Springs-soakable
Mono Lake Caldera Geothermal Map
GPS GeoCoords: 37.631261, -118.809993
The most picturesque of all the hot springs and tubs on the Eastern Sierra are without a
doubt the Whitmore Tubs southeast of Mammoth Lakes in the Long Valley Caldera,
northeast of the local landmark the Green Church. Over the years locals have customized
these springs into tubs some of which have faucets (taps) that can regulate the water
temperature and most have clean concrete floors. They are in a delicate area however
and great care must be excercised to stay on established trails and boardwalks so as not
to damage the fragile alkali meadows. It is best not to camp here as this causes sanitation
problems and disturbs other users of the area. These tubs are quite popular at any
time of the year, luckily you have several choices. At times of heavy snowfall the roads to
some of these tubs are impassable, sometimes even by a high-clearance 4WD S.U.V’s.
Not to be confused with the Whitmore Swimming Pool nearby which charges a fee.
