Children of The Earth: Hot Spring in Southern California

đź“ŤKern County, California.

Original date of visit & photos: April 25, 2019

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¡Hola, mi gente! Thanks for stopping by!

Let’s get right into it because I know y’all are very curious to learn more about this stunning hot spring. I know I was. I’ve been meaning to share this since 2019 and how time flies. I was heading from Oakland to Los Angeles with a friend and since my first time in a hot spring in Japan in 2018 and like many others, after their first hot spring experience, I spent many hours searching for others to check out. Alas, we found Remington Hot Springs, also known as Children of the Earth Hot Springs.

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We drove and go to the hot spring just as sunrise. We tried to make it before the sun came up but it wasn’t too bad either way! The drive from Oakland to Remington Hot Springs was pretty beautiful. A lot of windy roads. We stopped a few times to admire the large boulders and the lake. So start your drive early and take your time getting there to make it a more memorable experience.

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About the pools

There are 3 human-made pools that are connected to each other (pictured) and one small tub a little bit higher than the others (not pictured) which is known as “the miner’s tub” which is one of the oldest tubs there. The pools are maintained by locals but please clean up after yourself, leave no trace and if you see any trash please take it with you even if it isn’t yours. Let’s keep these places beautiful and well kept for others to enjoy as well. The water temperature is 103.00 °F (39.44 °C).

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Parking and Trail

  • Free parking

  • No lights so if you go at night, be careful.

  • No parking pass required.

  • No pets allowed in the pools. Please clean up after your pups and keep them on a leash.

The cell service wasn’t great there so when you put the location in the GPS, don’t disconnect from it. The street takes you straight to a large dirt parking lot (pictured below). There were a few cars parked already and some people in a tent. I’ve been told it gets busy but it wasn’t for us. You’ll have to hike a steep downhill about a quarter-mile hike so take comfortable shoes.

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What to bring:

  • Water bottle: When we went it was at sunrise but it got really hot at noon. Plus, the water temperature is 103.00 °F (39.44 °C) so you’ll need to stay hydrated.

  • Trash bag: Please don’t leave any trash and if you see any leftover, take it with you.

  • Sunscreen: Protect your skin!

  • Camera and tripod: You’ll definitely want to take some pics so be prepared but if there are people please respect their privacy and wait until you can get your own photos without other people in them.

  • Towel: You’ll want to dry off on your hike back uphill.

  • Snacks: Don’t pass out or get hangry but please don’t leave trash behind.

  • Sunglasses: Protect those beautiful eyes!

  • Swimsuit: I was told that nudity is allowed but I’ve also read that rangers have started to ticket people so just be prepared and avoid that ticket.

  • An extra pair of clothes: Personally, I don’t like being wet in the car so just a recommendation.

  • Shoes, not sandals: The hike is pretty steep so I definitely don’t recommend sandals. You’ll regret it!

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A few personal thoughts: 

Growing up in a Frontera (border town) I had zero hot spring exposure and I didn’t know anyone else growing up who had any clue what a hot spring was. I shared this fact on Instagram a few months ago and the response from a lot of Latinx people sharing the same feeling. It was very overwhelming! When I first got invited to check out a hot spring I acted like I knew what that was. When we finally got to the location, I was amazed! That started the hot springs addiction, at 27 years old! I think because of this, I’ve grown to have extra gratitude to be able to experience these amazing and places. Thoughts of wishing I could bring loved ones that will probably never visit these places. I say this to hopefully bring a reminder to whoever is reading to really take in the moment and appreciate these beautiful spaces.

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