Experience
our one-of-a-kind
hot mineral springs
Summer
Lake Hot Springs is graced by four natural hot springs. The spring that serves
as the source for the swimming pool produces approximately 25 gallons of water
per minute, at a temperature of 113 degrees. The other springs generate water
ranging from 106 to 118 degrees, and serve the various houses and facilities
on the property, including the new geothermally heated cabins.
The
charm of the historic "cowboy bathhouse" is truly refreshing -
like stepping back in time. Constructed in 1927 (and still original today),
the "bathhouse" was used locally for bathing, shaving, and laundry,
and of course, to "cure whatever ails ya." Prior to the early
settlers' arrival, the undeveloped springs were known as "Medicine Springs" to
the native Americans. In 1843, explorer John Fremont (the man credited
with naming Summer Lake, due to the area’s banana belt climate) once commented
on the water’s healing properties, praising the mineral springs as the
best he'd come across. Today, this same therapeutic natural mineral water
continues to flow through the original 15 by 30 foot pool, maintaining a temperature
of 103 degrees.
For
day use, it is open to the public every day from 8 am to 9 pm at $5 (children
6 and under are free). To our overnight guests,
the pool is available 24 hours.
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The following is a partial breakdown - in P.P. million - of the hot mineral
springs serving the property.
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