Van-tested notes
Legendary vanlife destination. Natural hot spring pools in the middle of the desert. Counter-culture community. Very remote.
Know before you go
- High clearance 4WD required — 50 miles of dirt road each way
- No services anywhere
- Bring minimum 15 gallons of water
- Not for beginners
The facts
Cost
Free
Legal status
legal
Distance from LA
280 mi · ~5.2 hr drive
Elevation
1,500 ft
Season
nov mar
Van access
moderate
Safety score
7/10
Last verified
2026-01
Cell signal
Verizonnone
AT&Tnone
T-Mobilenone
Amenities
Hot springspalm treestotal solitudeStargazingnudist friendlyWhere it is
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