Remington Hot Springs are an undeveloped thermal spring system located on the banks of the Kern River near Bodfish, California and Lake Isabella in the Sequoia National Forest in Kern County.
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| Location | near Bodfish, California in the Sequoia National Forest |
| Coordinates | 35°34′40″N 118°33′11″W / 35.57790°N 118.55313°W |
| Elevation | 2,217 feet (676 m) |
| Type | geothermal |
| Temperature | 80 °F (27 °C) to 115 °F (46 °C) |
Description
editThere are four rock and cement lined soaking pools at the site. The small Miners Tub is located 50 feet above the larger three pools which are located at the river's edge.[1] The hot springs are maintained by volunteers, the Kern River Hot Springs Angels.[2] The Angels periodically power wash the hot springs soaking tubs in the area.[3]
The springs are approximately one-and-one-half miles from Miracle Hot Springs.[4][5] The three lower soaking pools are known for their "elaborate stone masonry work."[2] Areas of the cement are embedded with "colored stones and jewelry, and "the word "Paradise" as is written in one of the steps leading to the pools."[6]
The three lower soaking pools consist of a 3'x7' rectangular pool, a 6'x8' oval pool, and an 8'x12' teardrop shaped soaking pool. Two of the pools have stone benches, and all three have stone and cement bottoms with drains that are used for cleaning. The upper spring Miners Tub is smaller, and built of stone and cement set against a boulder.[2]
Location
editThe springs are located in Old Kern Canyon,[7] 2 miles west of Hobo Campground. A hiking trail descends 1/4 mile downward to the hot springs.[4]
History
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This area of the Kern River was inhabited by local Indigenous peoples including the Tübatulabal, who often built villages near springs.[4] The Tübatulabal used the springs in the area for thousands of years and hunted, fished, and raised their families, along the banks for the river.[3]
During the California Gold Rush miners used the hot springs.[4]
Over the years, the hot spring waters were considered to have "healing powers."[3]
There is no remaining development at the hot springs.[5]
See also
editWater Profile
editThe water emerges from the various spring sources at a range of approximately 80 °F (27 °C) to 115 °F (46 °C).[4][8] Another account measured the temperature of the source of the spring at 106 °F (41 °C) which cools to about 100 °F (38 °C) as it flows into the soaking pools. The upper spring emerges from the source at 86 °F (30 °C) to 90 °F (32 °C).[2]
References
edit- ^ "Remington Hot Springs". Galloway Kite Trail. 16 October 2021. Retrieved 19 November 2023.
- ^ a b c d Andrews, Chris (2022). Hiking Hot Springs in the Southwest A Guide to the Area's Best Backcountry Hot Springs. Falcon Guides. pp. 60–63. ISBN 9781493036578. Retrieved 19 November 2023.
- ^ a b c Mayer, Steven (3 December 2022). "Forest Service meets with Miracle Hot Springs advocates over destruction of soaking tubs". Bakersfield.com. Retrieved 19 November 2023.
- ^ a b c d e "Remington Hot Springs". CaliHotSprings. Retrieved 19 November 2023.
- ^ a b Weiser, Matt (18 July 2004). "Kern County Hot Springs". Bakersfield Californian Newspaper. Retrieved 19 November 2023.
- ^ Noonan, Clare (8 August 2000). "Kern River gives adrenalized nature". The Modesto Bee.
- ^ Andreson, Judy (29 April 1995). "Area off beaten track offers wildflowers, ghost town". The Californian. Retrieved 19 November 2023.
- ^ "Hot Springs: Remington". Kern Valley. Retrieved 19 November 2023.