Glamis North Hot Springs Resort
By the HotSpringsFind editorial team · How we compile records · Reviewed September 2026
Glamis North Hot Springs Resort is a resort hot spring listed near Niland, California. No soak temperature is on record. See the visit fact sheet.
Current status
Desert hot-springs RV resort at Niland (Palm Springs RV Park) with 2 flow-through mineral pools, 14 hot tubs and 2 hot-spring-heated saunas; CLOSED for summer now — 2025-26 season ended April 12, reopens Oct 23, 2026; day pass $30/person in season, weekends require minimum stays and sell out on OHV holiday weekends.
Checked September 2026 · verified on the operator’s site · 5 sources ↓
Before you go
- Status: Reservation or permission required — confirm via Glamis North Hot Springs Resort — official rates/season page.
- Cost: Fees reported — confirm current rates before visiting.
- Getting there: Developed resort — confirm operating hours and any reservation requirement.
- Water: No soak temperature on record — always test the water before entering.
- Rules: Reported clothing required; reported dog-friendly.
- Conditions: check weather, fire closures, and land-manager alerts the week you go — mountain access changes seasonally.
- Reservations/permits: None for day use — buy day pass in season; overnight sites/cabins via online reservation (CampLife) or phone.
- Booking: Reservation required.
- Best time to go: Weekdays in season (Oct-Apr) are quiet and discounted 25%; Sundays get 50% off as a weekend extension. Avoid holiday OHV weekends if you want peace.
- Clothing reality: Official: swimsuits expected (standard RV-resort pool rules; no nudity policy found). Customary: suits. Legal: venue rule on private property.
- Kids: Allowed.
- Cell service: spotty — download maps and tell someone your plan.
- Accessibility: Developed RV resort, flat gravel/paved surfaces; site has an accessibility widget — confirm pool entry needs by phone.
- SEASONAL ONLY: closed roughly mid-April through late October — summer temps hit 120°F; as of Sept 2026 the resort is in off-season, reopening Oct 23, 2026
- Day-pass price conflict on official site: $30/person on rates page vs $25 on savings page — call 760-354-1010 to confirm
- Weekends and holidays require minimum stays; Halloween/Thanksgiving OHV weekends book far ahead
- Source water is 160°F — cooled before pools; stick to developed pools/tubs
- Rates only visible inside the CampLife reservation system (register, pick dates)
- Park-and-ride trail access $20/vehicle; OHV/dunes crowd dominates peak season
- Off-season long-term stays for area workers by prior arrangement only
- Hazard: Extreme desert heat (120°F summer) — reason for seasonal closure
- Hazard: 160°F source water upstream of pools
- Hazard: OHV/UTV traffic on adjacent desert trails in season
- Hazard: Remote Imperial County location — nearest services in Brawley/Niland
About this spring
Seasonal hot springs RV resort on Hot Mineral Spa Rd popular with Glamis dunes off-roaders — a 1939 geothermal well (~160°F, sulfur-odor-free) feeds two therapeutic mineral pools and 14 individual tubs. Fee: Day passes; RV sites and cabins; seasonal. Seasonal (mid-Oct to mid-Apr); ATV crowd weekends.
Glamis North taps a geothermal well struck accidentally in 1938, when crews drilling for the All-American Canal hit scalding water — around 160°F and, unusually for the region, free of sulfur odor. Locals nicknamed the spot 'Little Yellowstone' in the 1950s; after roughly 30 years of neglect, Cal and Roslyn Loewen revived it as a seasonal desert resort on Hot Mineral Spa Road, at the foot of the Chocolate Mountains a few miles east of the Salton Sea.
A chemical-free flow-through system keeps the untreated mineral water circulating through two therapeutic pools and a row of individual tubs, with two larger swimming pools alongside. The property courts the off-road crowd bound for the Glamis dunes — big-rig 50-amp RV sites with legal trail access, cabins and tent camping — while day passes serve drop-in soakers. It operates seasonally, roughly mid-October through mid-April, closing when desert temperatures soar.
Directions & trailhead access
10595 Hot Mineral Spa Rd — ~3.7 mi north of Hwy 111.
California geothermal context
California spans several geothermal provinces: the volcanic Cascades and Modoc Plateau in the northeast, Sierra Nevada granite seeps along the eastern front, Mojave and Colorado Desert springs in the south, and the famously mineral-rich Big Sur coast. Fire season (roughly June–November) closes access to many backcountry springs without warning — always check for current fire restrictions.
What a resort site means here
A resort spring is a commercial operation: developed pools or tubs with controlled temperatures, changing facilities, and usually day-use fees or lodging packages. Expect posted rules (swimsuits, quiet hours, age limits), staff on site, and in many cases required reservations — especially on weekends and holidays.
Best time to visit
Year-Round (Best: May – October)Pool temperatures and access can change with weather and season. Outdoor ambient temperatures fluctuate significantly across California. Late spring through autumn offers the most comfortable road access.
Fact sheet
| Reported soak temp | Not reported |
|---|---|
| Source temp (historical) | 160°F |
| Trail access | Recorded coordinates — access unverified |
| Access fee | Fees reported |
| Clothing policy | Reported clothing required |
| Pet policy | Reported dog-friendly |
| Geothermal data reference | NOAA Thermal Springs List (1980 archive) |
| Check land status | Glamis North Hot Springs Resort — official rates/season page |
Glamis North Hot Springs Resort FAQ
Is Glamis North Hot Springs Resort open right now?
Desert hot-springs RV resort at Niland (Palm Springs RV Park) with 2 flow-through mineral pools, 14 hot tubs and 2 hot-spring-heated saunas; CLOSED for summer now — 2025-26 season ended April 12, reopens Oct 23, 2026; day pass $30/person in season, weekends require minimum stays and sell out on OHV holiday weekends. (Status verified on the operator’s site, last checked September 2026.)
Is Glamis North Hot Springs Resort free?
Glamis North Hot Springs Resort is listed with reported fees near Niland. Fees are reported; confirm admission, parking and permit costs with the site manager.
What temperature is Glamis North Hot Springs Resort?
No soak temperature is on record for Glamis North Hot Springs Resort; the geothermal source is reported around 160°F. Always test water temperature before entering.
Is Glamis North Hot Springs Resort clothing optional?
Glamis North Hot Springs Resort is listed as swimsuit-required in directory records. Confirm current rules before visiting, as policies change.
How do you access Glamis North Hot Springs Resort?
Glamis North Hot Springs Resort is a private venue with paid public admission. Confirm current hours, fees and booking requirements with the operator before visiting.
Overnight options and spring admission
Book rooms, cabins or soaking times directly with the operator.
Check overnight options with the operatorSources & references
- Glamis North Hot Springs Resort — official rates/season page — operator · 2026
- Glamis North — official hot springs page (160°F source, 14 tubs, 2 saunas) — operator · 2026
- Glamis North — savings options (day pass, weekday discounts) — operator · 2026
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