Hot Creek Geological Site

The geological formation features numerous natural hot springs emerging from rocky walls within a river gorge near Mammoth Lakes, California.

The Hot Creek Hatchery, established in 1941, marked the first warm water fish breeding facility in California, following local trout raising initiatives.

The creek's natural setting served as a filming location for scenes in the classic western film True Grit, featuring John Wayne.

A paved path leads visitors from the parking area to viewing points of the geothermal features, with interpretive signs explaining geological processes.

The creek water temperature can change by 200 degrees Fahrenheit within seconds, making it one of few locations worldwide with such thermal variations.

Location: Mono County

Address: Hot Creek Hatchery Rd, Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546, USA 93546 Mammoth Lakes 93546 Mammoth Lakes

Opening Hours: Maandag-Zondag 08:00-19:00

Website: https://fs.usda.gov/recarea/inyo/recarea/?recid=20414

GPS coordinates: 37.66150,-118.82861

Latest update: March 3, 2025 02:01