Cold Pool
Naturist sauna or spa in California, United States
Cold Pool is a sauna and spa that is customarily clothing optional 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 all year. There are 8 other naturist places within 50 km (31 mi), the closest being Sunrise Pool (0 km (0 mi)).
Weather and water temperature at Cold Pool
Tap a month. Averages: air 2001–2025 (NASA POWER), sea 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST).
| Month | Air | Rain |
|---|---|---|
| January (best) | 4°C | 30 mm |
| February (best) | 6°C | 25 mm |
| March (best) | 10°C | 17 mm |
| April (best) | 13°C | 12 mm |
| May (best) | 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 (best) | 16°C | 12 mm |
| November (best) | 9°C | 11 mm |
| December (best) | 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: 36.80581, -117.77256 · OpenStreetMap
- Local law: is public nudity legal in California?
- New to nude saunas? Read what FKK and textile-free saunas mean.
Naturist places near Cold Pool
- 1Sunrise Pool clothing-optional hot spring · California · best June to SeptemberTolerated
- 2Bat Pool clothing-optional hot spring · California · best June to SeptemberTolerated
- 3Children's Tub clothing-optional hot spring · California · best June to SeptemberTolerated
- 4Crystal Pool clothing-optional hot spring · California · best June to SeptemberTolerated
- 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 Cold Pool clothing optional?
Cold Pool is listed as "customarily clothing optional" according to OpenStreetMap (nudism=customary). Rules can change, and clothing-optional zones are often only part of a site, so look for signs on arrival and follow local rules. NudistMap has not yet verified this status in person. You can check what applies in United States before you go.
When is the best time to visit Cold Pool?
Based on 2001–2025 climate averages (NASA POWER), the most comfortable months are all year. July averages 29°C (84°F) and January 4°C (40°F).
What are the opening hours at Cold Pool?
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 Cold Pool?
The closest are Sunrise Pool (0 km (0 mi)), Bat Pool (0.1 km (0.1 mi)) and Children's Tub (0.1 km (0.1 mi)).
Sources
Status from OpenStreetMap (nudism=customary). Not yet verified against an official source; local rules may have changed. Data updated 2026-10-31. All data sources and licenses. © OpenStreetMap contributors.