Children's Tub
Clothing-optional hot spring in California, United States
Children's Tub is a hot spring where nudity is tolerated in California, United States. It lies within Death Valley National Park, managed by National Park Service. The spring water has been measured at about 43°C (109°F). Average air temperatures peak in July at 29°C (84°F), and the best time to visit is June to September. There are 8 other naturist places within 50 km (31 mi), the closest being Bat Pool (0 km (0 mi)).
Weather and water temperature at Children's Tub
Tap a month. Averages: air 2001–2025 (NASA POWER), sea 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST).
| Month | Air | Rain |
|---|---|---|
| January | 4°C | 30 mm |
| February | 6°C | 25 mm |
| March | 10°C | 17 mm |
| April | 13°C | 12 mm |
| May | 19°C | 9 mm |
| June (best) | 25°C | 4 mm |
| July (best) | 29°C | 10 mm |
| August (best) | 28°C | 8 mm |
| September (best) | 23°C | 7 mm |
| October | 16°C | 12 mm |
| November | 9°C | 11 mm |
| December | 4°C | 20 mm |
Visiting
- Part of Death Valley National Park, managed by National Park Service · public access: open.
- Park information: National Park Service
- Coordinates: 36.80530, -117.77353 · OpenStreetMap
- Local law: is public nudity legal in California?
- Before you soak, read our hot spring etiquette guide.
Naturist places near Children's Tub
- 1Bat Pool clothing-optional hot spring · California · best June to SeptemberTolerated
- 2Crystal Pool clothing-optional hot spring · California · best June to SeptemberTolerated
- 3Sunrise Pool clothing-optional hot spring · California · best June to SeptemberTolerated
- 4Cold Pool naturist sauna or spa · CaliforniaCustomary
- 5Upper Saline Valley/Warm Springs Campground naturist campground · California · best June to SeptemberTolerated
- 6Volcano Pool clothing-optional hot spring · California · best June to SeptemberTolerated
- 7Wizard Pool clothing-optional hot spring · California · best June to SeptemberTolerated
- 8Upper Warm Spring clothing-optional hot spring · California · best June to SeptemberTolerated
Status labels: Official · Naturist only · Clothing optional · Tolerated · Customary · Listed · Prohibited · Closed. Statuses come from open data and are not yet verified in person.
Frequently asked questions
Is Children's Tub clothing optional?
Children's Tub is listed as "nudity tolerated" according to National Park Service: Death Valley NP, Saline Valley Warm Springs plan finalized (news release, 10 May 2019). Rules can change, and clothing-optional zones are often only part of a site, so look for signs on arrival and follow local rules. You can check what applies in United States before you go.
When is the best time to visit Children's Tub?
Based on 2001–2025 climate averages (NASA POWER), the most comfortable months are June to September. July averages 29°C (84°F) and January 4°C (40°F).
What are the opening hours at Children's Tub?
Death Valley National Park lists day-use hours of All Day. Check the National Park Service page for closures before you go.
What other naturist places are near Children's Tub?
The closest are Bat Pool (0 km (0 mi)), Crystal Pool (0 km (0 mi)) and Sunrise Pool (0.1 km (0.1 mi)).
Sources
Status checked on 2026-10-31 against National Park Service: Death Valley NP, Saline Valley Warm Springs plan finalized (news release, 10 May 2019) (official source); see how we verify. Data updated 2026-10-31. All data sources and licenses. © OpenStreetMap contributors.