Reviews

Darlene Soto

Please have someone clean the showers, they are filthy, mold, dirt, black grime etc.., I used my towel I dried off with to stand on while I rewashed my feet.we pay for the shower 6 min usage and the hot spring pool, even though we’re staying here for 7 days, and paying for full hook ups, it would be nice if the pool and showers were included since full hook ups doesn’t include septic. We’ve been here in the past and it was really accommodating. The grounds still look great, and the pool area and gift shop is nice along with the food. I really need a clean shower house!!!! Thank you !

Jill Anderson

Out in the middle of nowhere about a 15 minute drive south of Bishop is this great hot spring. Winter is the perfect time to go because the entire area is ethereal, surrounded by snowy mountains, the atmosphere bends the light in strange ways. The perfect scene to swim some laps in the 89 degree pool and then melt away your tension in the 104 degree mineral springs. Bring sandals and a towel. You can stay on the grounds all day and enjoy for $14 (adult). If you leave the grounds, you have to buy another pass if you want to come back the same day.

AW L

Keough’s Hot Springs Bishop Ca. has very clean water and is a true mineral hot spring. There are also camping sites, so it would be great to stay a few days and enjoy the hot springs. The small town nearby has plenty to see and eat. Note that it’s closed on Tuesdays, and open from 11 AM to 6 PM. Admission is $15 per person, which is very reasonable, and the hot spring water is excellent. Highly recommended!

Tatiana Abdikeeva

It was a fun place to stop on our roadtrip. Kids loved the pools and did not want to leave. Changing rooms were great, there was some food and snacks and gift shop. Water temperature in the big pool was great - not too hot, kids could spend a lot of time playing and swimming in there. Did not try hot pool by myself since I have little kid on me but older kids loved hot pool as well. Restrooms in the changing rooms could be much cleaner and should have have lock - that was the only issue. We loved swimming in there.

Wade Norton

We had a wonderful time at Keough’s Hot Springs! From the moment we arrived, the setting was beautiful and very relaxing. The hot springs themselves were a highlight—warm, inviting, and perfect for unwinding. The swimming pool added a fun, refreshing option for a change of pace, and we enjoyed floating and relaxing in the sun beside it. One pleasant surprise was the snack bar: we weren’t expecting food, but discovered that it offered some delicious-looking selections which made our afternoon break even more enjoyable. It was nice to have the convenience of grabbing something to eat without leaving the property. In short, everything we experienced was positive—great natural hot springs, a good pool, and a surprisingly good snack bar. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a relaxing getaway.

Leslie Burns

Always a good time Keoghs with our rv. Janet was great! Only bummer was an apparent resident near our site that wanted to share her politics with everyone. She moved the sign from her porch to the road to make sure we would see it. And right after the Middle East Peace agreement! Really?

Nicholas Klein

I did not stay here, just came for the hot spring. Not a lot of maintained hot spring pools like this around, and having loved them out in Colorado I was excited! I was, admittingly, concerned by some of the negative reviews. Being turned away after paying b/c it was too full (no refunds), not the greatest bathrooms/changing rooms. Honestly? I had NO issue. You can see the pools right where you pay and go right in, you can decide if too crowded or not. The changing areas / bathrooms are basic but fine enough. Anyhow, we absolutely LOVED their setup. The main large pool is more like a heated pool (warm, not hot). It has a large sprinkler on half of it, creating ice-cold artificial rain. I absolutely LOVED this feature, going from the warm pool with cold rain over to the other section - The smaller covered pool that is very hot water. It also has a slop so you can find the perfect depth. We spent about an hour here and felt very rejuvenated after.

Katie Freehling

DON'T STAY HERE! What started as a pleasant family overnight turned into a frustrating and unfortunate experience. My family and I rented three tent cabins Thursday - Friday night. The spring fed pool and bath are definitely unique, but the facilities are in obvious disrepair. The bathrooms were moldy and not cleaned. Then the Monday after our stay I receive notice that I'm being charged $40 for a pillow that was taken from one of our cabins. We didn't take the pillow (but how do we prove that?) I called to try to better understand, and explain. The woman who answered my call was rude and continued to argue that we stole took the pillow and stained a comforter. This place will accuse you of ridiculous things you didn't do and shake you down for every last cent. Save your time and money and don't visit!

Amy Cashen

After a long day of hiking we were looking forward to the hot springs. We arrived just after 4. The snack shop closed at 5 and the pool closed at 6. They don’t open again until 11am. The pool was 89 deg and nice to swim in. The hot tub was very large and shoulder deep when sitting. We stayed in a tent - the Adirondack chairs were broken (missing arms, etc). The bed was adequate but the whole thing needs a little maintenance. The staff we interacted with were very pleasant. For the price, I’d probably do a hotel in town. Also - we saw a sign that said the pool is closed on Tuesdays.

Lillie Reed

No rooms to rate. Maybe just the one large dressing room. It was clean & a sign saying use the baskets to store your stuff. We were greeted and checked in immediately. The water for the showers were warm & cold. The cold water force me to exit quickly. Unpleasant experience. The location is very nice. The pool with a spray was refreshing. The hot pool was nice and relaxing. We stop here every year on our way to northern CA and always look forward to stopping here.

Sheila

We enjoyed our stay. The staff were nice to us and helpful. There was a mix up with our site, however it worked out. We ended up with site 19C which was fine, but there is little shade there. There was a fire pit and table and it wasn't far the bathroom. The pool area was pleasant and relaxing and the snack bar had fun options. The gift shop was also good. There is a natural hotspring off the main road, it isn't really advertised you should ask how to get there. They don't post enough online about their location, but it is really worth checking out if you want a chill spot with swimming around.

R K

That was an awesome experience. It's so close to Bishop, and you'll find this traditional hot spring location. We visited twice in just three days. We'll be back soon. Highly recommended!

Caleb Metcalf

Keough’s Hot Springs: A hidden treasure of not only the Owens Valley, but California as a whole. 𝑁𝑜𝑡𝑒: 𝑇ℎ𝑒 𝑙𝑜𝑤𝑒𝑟 𝑑𝑖𝑡𝑐ℎ’𝑠 𝑡ℎ𝑎𝑡 𝑎𝑟𝑒 𝑠𝑒𝑝𝑎𝑟𝑎𝑡𝑒 𝑓𝑟𝑜𝑚 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑢𝑝𝑝𝑒𝑟 𝐾𝑒𝑜𝑢𝑔ℎ’𝑠 𝐻𝑜𝑡 𝑆𝑝𝑟𝑖𝑛𝑔𝑠 𝑟𝑒𝑠𝑜𝑟𝑡 𝑎𝑟𝑒 𝑎𝑙𝑠𝑜 𝑐𝑎𝑙𝑙𝑒𝑑 𝐾𝑒𝑜𝑢𝑔ℎ’𝑠 𝐻𝑜𝑡 𝑆𝑝𝑟𝑖𝑛𝑔𝑠, 𝑡ℎ𝑖𝑠 𝑟𝑒𝑣𝑖𝑒𝑤 𝑖𝑠 𝑜𝑛𝑙𝑦 𝑎𝑏𝑜𝑢𝑡 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑟𝑒𝑠𝑜𝑟𝑡 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑛𝑜𝑡 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑑𝑖𝑡𝑐ℎ’𝑠. Back in 1990’s me, my mom and dad lived at Keough’s, my dad helped with some maintenance around the resort but my parent’s main job was caregivers of an elderly woman named Evelyn. They performed this job until Evelyns passing at age 98. Yes 98. Many of the people who have had the privilege of living at Keough’s Hot Springs have been known to live beyond age 100. One must assume the natural mineral spring water has to play a major role in this. That is the water that to this day is used in the pool at the resort. Fast forward to 2025, Keough’s Hot Springs is still the hidden treasure it has been since then, if not even more so. From the unique experience of the tent cabins that can be rented, to the pool with what I would call an artificial waterfall, not to mention the ultra relaxing hot pool that melts away aches and pains. Keough’s Hot Springs is a place that anyone needs to visit if given the chance.

Chip Powell

The water is hot. That’s the main reason to go, and it consistently delivers. It’s generally peaceful. No drunken parties or surprise nudity. The price is reasonable. The facility is rough around the edges. There’s carpet in the locker rooms. The water fountain could put your eye out if you’re not paying attention. The pool bottom is abrasive. A lot of things don’t work, including the clock on the wall, so you’ll have to take the staff’s word for when it’s closing time. As closing approaches, the staff mood shifts from mildly annoyed to openly hostile. It’s best to start gathering your things before they come around. Birds nest in the rafters above the hot pool. Sometimes they poop. The urinal requires standing in a mystery puddle. Still, I’m a regular. It’s not perfect, but it’s hot, it’s nearby, and it’s part of the routine.

Kelly Lamanque

Stayed in an rv spot near the pool. Site was fine, but very close together and water pressure was very low. Office lady was pleasant, though. Check in was iffy as the office closes at 6pm and there is no one to contact after that. Meanwhile, there was an rv 3 sites up with 4 kids kicking the ball around near our site and hit our truck. I told him to please move away...nicely. I then spoke to the lady and she said they pay too. Very rude people here, not impressed. Hot spring pool was warm and a bit murky, and the hot tub was not as hot as we thought...bath water temperature. The entire facility does need a little tlc as the showers are old and the bottom of the pool is coming away. Too many people allowed in at once as well. Sorry, but not worth the money for the hot spring, and it's not cheap especially if you are only staying a short time. Oh, and the hot tub fee is not included with the rv site. All in all, an ok experience.