Upper Saline Valley/Warm Springs Campground
Naturist campground in California, United States · also known as Lower Saline Valley/Warm Springs Campground
Upper Saline Valley/Warm Springs Campground is a campground 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 49°C (120°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 Volcano Pool (0.1 km (0.1 mi)).
Weather and water temperature at Upper Saline Valley/Warm Springs Campground
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
- Website: nps.gov
- Coordinates: 36.81210, -117.76719 · OpenStreetMap
- Local law: is public nudity legal in California?
- First visit? Read what to expect at a naturist resort or club.
Naturist places near Upper Saline Valley/Warm Springs Campground
- 1Volcano Pool clothing-optional hot spring · California · best June to SeptemberTolerated
- 2Wizard Pool clothing-optional hot spring · California · best June to SeptemberTolerated
- 3Cold Pool naturist sauna or spa · CaliforniaCustomary
- 4Bat Pool clothing-optional hot spring · California · best June to SeptemberTolerated
- 5Children's Tub clothing-optional hot spring · California · best June to SeptemberTolerated
- 6Crystal Pool clothing-optional hot spring · California · best June to SeptemberTolerated
- 7Sunrise 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 Upper Saline Valley/Warm Springs Campground clothing optional?
Upper Saline Valley/Warm Springs Campground is listed as "nudity tolerated" according to National Park Service: Death Valley NP news release. 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 Upper Saline Valley/Warm Springs Campground?
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 Upper Saline Valley/Warm Springs Campground?
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 Upper Saline Valley/Warm Springs Campground?
The closest are Volcano Pool (0.1 km (0.1 mi)), Wizard Pool (0.1 km (0.1 mi)) and Cold Pool (0.8 km (0.5 mi)).
Sources
Status checked on 2026-10-31 against National Park Service: Death Valley NP news release (official source); see how we verify. Data updated 2026-10-31. All data sources and licenses. © OpenStreetMap contributors.