Iva Bell Hot Springs
Fish Creek Hot Springs, California1.9 (35 reviews on Google)
The road network places the nearest car access 4.5 miles from Iva Bell Hot Springs (Fish Creek Hot Springs, California), without naming that road. The hike in is about 11 miles by trail. Filed under an undeveloped backcountry pool in this directory without a confirming source on file. NOAA puts 110°F on this vent (very hot band). There is no entry fee and no amenities are on file. Clothing policy: unverified in the sources we hold.
Source: NOAA Thermal Springs List for the United States (NGDC/WDS)
At a glance
Water temp
105–110°F — keep sessions short and hydrate
NOAA Thermal Springs List for the United States (NGDC/WDS)
Survey-measured
Road required
Any car
Unverified
Getting there
Hike-In (11 mi)
Unverified
Clothing
Unverified
Unverified
Camping on site
Not indicated
Unverified
Cell service
Assume none
Information verified: — roads and policies change without notice.
Conditions at the spring
What we can actually confirm
Every attribute shows its source. Where nothing confirms it, we say so rather than guess.
Clothing policy
Unverified
Vehicle needed
Not confirmed
Getting to the water
Hike-In (11 mi by trail) · nearest road 4.52 mi away in a straight lineCamping on site
Not indicated
Development
Primitive/Backcountry
The water
Tips before you go
Practical notes from operators, land managers and published sources — plus reviews written here.
USFS: about 11 trail miles one way down the Fish Creek Trail from near Reds Meadow Resort (shuttle stop #10) or the Rainbow Falls trailhead (stop #8). The Reds Meadow shuttle is mandatory and charges a per-person fee. Source: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r05/inyo/recreation/trails/fish-creek-trail
Overnight trips need a wilderness permit year-round (May 1–Nov 1 quota: 15 people per day; groups of 15 max); day use needs none. Bear-proof food storage is required, and USFS (updated 2026-07-08) warns the trail may be hard to follow due to overgrown vegetation. Source: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r05/inyo/recreation/trails/fish-creek-trail
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Contact & location
Address: California 93634
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