geysers in California

Are there any active geysers and hot springs in California? I mean one that I can visit.....

geysers in California

As California has a lot of earth movement and volcanic activity - there are hot springs throughout the state. As far as Geyser go - the only one I can think of is Calistoga in the Napa Valley.

'; Calistoga is best known for its geothermal hot springs, mineral water, and is home to California%26#39;s Old Faithful Geyser.';

Other Hot Springs in CA

Long Valley Caldera Hot Springs (near Mammoth Lakes)

Little Caliente Hot Spring %26amp; Big Caliente Onsen (near Santa Barbara)

Gaviota Onsen (near Santa Barbara)

Here is also a page with a bunch of hot springs listed.

totalescape.com/active/鈥rim.html

geysers in California

Is somebody visited this geyser? Is it worth a visit? Their website doesn%26#39;t give a lot of info...

Also, which Hot Springs would you recommend?

I%26#39;d try posting the question in the Calistoga or Napa forum. I%26#39;ve been to Calistoga but skipped the geyser, because I%26#39;ve seen other ones in Yellowstone.

If you go to Calistoga and take the road to Clear Lake you will pass on your left the Visitors Center for Calpine%26#39;s Geyser power stations. The hill literally steams and you can get a tour of the facilities. You won%26#39;t see water spurting up but you will understand what it takes to generate electricity from steam.

If you want a pretty geyser like Old Faithful then take the road out of Calistoga towards Clear Lake and before it climbs up the hill to Robert Louis Stevenson State Park turn left. There is a bamboo hedge and behind it a geyser - its a bit inconsistent.

Indian Springs in Calistoga has mud baths with real lava, a hot swimming pool and massage therapy. You can also stay there.

Another great place to go which is a day%26#39;s drive from the Napa Valley is Mt Lassen. Drive up the road to 8000 ft and first see the roadside boiling mud. Then stop at Bumpas Hell and allow a couple of hours - take a walk - about half an hour and you will see muddy pools in shades of blue, green, grey and black with scalding hot water coming out of them. Its easier to camp at Mt Lassen than stay in a hotel/motel - but if you need a place to stay press on to Mt Shasta or stay near Lake Almanor.

If you want to swim in hot water then go up Rte 4 Ebbetts Pass or the next pass north past Kirkwood and go to Markleeville in the Sierras - there are outdoor baths with hot water at Grover Hot Springs - they get quite crowded in the summer so be patient if they are full.