Upper Warm Spring
Clothing-optional hot spring in California, United States
Upper Warm Spring is a hot spring where nudity is tolerated in California, United States. It lies within Death Valley National Park, managed by National Park Service. 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 (3.3 km (2.1 mi)).
Weather and water temperature at Upper Warm Spring
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: 36.83223, -117.73785 · OpenStreetMap
- Local law: is public nudity legal in California?
- Before you soak, read our hot spring etiquette guide.
Naturist places near Upper Warm Spring
- 1Volcano Pool clothing-optional hot spring · California · best June to SeptemberTolerated
- 2Wizard Pool clothing-optional hot spring · California · best June to SeptemberTolerated
- 3Upper Saline Valley/Warm Springs Campground naturist campground · California · best June to SeptemberTolerated
- 4Bat Pool clothing-optional hot spring · California · best June to SeptemberTolerated
- 5Crystal Pool clothing-optional hot spring · California · best June to SeptemberTolerated
- 6Sunrise Pool clothing-optional hot spring · California · best June to SeptemberTolerated
- 7Cold Pool naturist sauna or spa · CaliforniaCustomary
- 8Children's Tub 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 Warm Spring clothing optional?
Upper Warm Spring 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 Warm Spring?
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 Warm Spring?
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 Warm Spring?
The closest are Volcano Pool (3.3 km (2.1 mi)), Wizard Pool (3.3 km (2.1 mi)) and Upper Saline Valley/Warm Springs Campground (3.4 km (2.1 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. Wikidata Q49739232 · All data sources and licenses. © OpenStreetMap contributors.