Wild Willy's Hot Spring

Wild Willy's Hot Springs
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Wild Willy's Hot Spring
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Take a soak in this hot spring with stunning views of the Eastern Sierra. The tubs are large enough to fit approximately 30 people. The hot springs are on public land, but please be thoughtful when camping -- choose established areas and pull-offs. Remember to pack out all of your trash!

Also known as "Crowley Hot Springs", Wild Willey's is located a short drive from Mammoth Lakes. For more information on the hot springs and the public land restoration, check out the BLM's Website. From Mammoth Lakes, head south on the 395 for 3.5 miles until you make a left at Benton Crossing Rd. Continue on Benton Crossing for 0.4 miles, which becomes Minnow Creek for 0.1 miles and then continues onto Benton Crossing for another 0.6 miles until you reach your destination.

Remember when visiting the hot springs to practice Leave No Trace principles and to bring cans instead of bottles for your beverages.

Key Points:

  • If camping, make sure you're on the BLM land, you can find our more information about maps here or contact the local office at (760) 872-5000
  • To get to the hot springs from The Green Church off of the 395, cross over 3 cattle guards and make the first possible right after the third guard (immediate after you cross over it). This is approximately 3.0 miles after you pass the church

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Leave No Trace

Always practice Leave No Trace ethics on your adventures and be sure to follow local regulations. Please explore responsibly.
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Nikki Walker
8/22/2020
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Robert Woods
5/18/2019
Awesome little hidden adventure
Came here on a nice chilly Thursday evening. There was a handful of people but still got some time to enjoy the hot springs ...
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Spencer Williams
6/25/2016
Amazing place to stop after Backpacking or Skiing
I love stopping here on my drives back to LA after backpacking and skiing trips to Mammoth and Yosemite. There are two pools easily ...
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Jill Gaughan
4/29/2016
Gorgeous
I agree, there was some trash at this tub...but, being the neurotic person that I am, I picked it all up before I got ...
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Grant
11/4/2015
Like was mentioned already, leave no trace, pick up what you bring and even pick up what others have left. This place is great ...
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Gregg Boydston
10/29/2015
Sweet spot but please respect the area.
As a Mammoth Lakes resident, I use these tubs quite often, and think I have spent more time picking up trash and broken glass ...
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Peter Amend
7/28/2015
Natural hot tubs are a great place to ditch your skivvies and soak as one with nature. Don't be surprised if you see some ...
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Tyler Drake
6/16/2015
Great Spot! Remember to leave it better than you found it.
Great spot to soak in the views and relax just a few miles down highway 395 from Mammoth Lakes. Don't head there on the ...
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