Clothing-optional hot springCustomarily clothing optional

East Fork Carson River Hot Springs Upper Pool

Clothing-optional hot spring in California, United States · also known as East Fork Carson River Hot Springs, East Fork Carson River Hot Springs Lower Pool

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East Fork Carson River Hot Springs Upper Pool is a hot spring that is customarily clothing optional in California, United States. It lies within Toiyabe National Forest, managed by Forest Service Region 04 Intermountain. The spring water has been measured at about 65°C (149°F). Average air temperatures peak in July at 21°C (69°F). There are 5 other naturist places within 50 km (31 mi), the closest being Whale Beach (46 km (29 mi)).

Status

Customary

Not yet verified

Best time

n/a

Climate-based

Spring temp

65°C

NOAA

Weather and water temperature at East Fork Carson River Hot Springs Upper Pool

Tap a month. Averages: air 2001–2025 (NASA POWER), sea 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST).

Air Best months

August air

20°C

Sea

n/a

Rain

7 mm

Monthly averages
Month	Air	Rain
January	-1°C	91 mm
February	0°C	98 mm
March	2°C	94 mm
April	5°C	55 mm
May	10°C	38 mm
June	16°C	12 mm
July	21°C	8 mm
August	20°C	7 mm
September	16°C	9 mm
October	9°C	39 mm
November	3°C	68 mm
December	-2°C	122 mm

Visiting

Part of Toiyabe National Forest, managed by Forest Service Region 04 Intermountain · public access: open.
Coordinates: 38.76975, -119.71522 · OpenStreetMap
Local law: is public nudity legal in California?
Before you soak, read our hot spring etiquette guide.

Naturist places near East Fork Carson River Hot Springs Upper Pool

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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 East Fork Carson River Hot Springs Upper Pool clothing optional?

East Fork Carson River Hot Springs Upper 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.

What other naturist places are near East Fork Carson River Hot Springs Upper Pool?

The closest are Whale Beach (46 km (29 mi)), Creek Beach (46 km (29 mi)) and Boaters Beach (46 km (29 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.