Travertine Hot Springs is a natural geothermal spring area near Bridgeport in Mono County, California. Set against the dramatic landscape of the Eastern Sierra, the site is known for hot mineral water, colourful travertine deposits and a collection of primitive soaking areas shaped by both natural processes and long-term recreational use.
Unlike a developed thermal resort, Travertine Hot Springs remains a comparatively simple outdoor geothermal experience. The Bureau of Land Management manages the surrounding Travertine Hot Springs Area of Critical Environmental Concern, where recreation must be balanced with protection of natural and cultural resources.
Travertine Hot Springs is one of the most distinctive natural geothermal stops near Bridgeport in California’s Eastern Sierra. The attraction is simple: naturally heated mineral water, open mountain scenery, travertine formations, and a comparatively primitive outdoor soaking experience rather than a commercial spa.
That simplicity is also why a little planning matters. Travertine is managed by the Bureau of Land Management, access conditions can change, the hottest source water is much hotter than a comfortable soaking pool, and the surrounding landscape has natural and cultural values that need to be respected.