Sierra Hot Springs

Sierra Hot Springs is a non-profit retreat center sitting where a forested hillside meets an open alpine valley near Sierraville, close to Lake Tahoe, California. The property centers on natural mineral pools and a hot tub, with mountain views and a secluded setting that draws solo travelers, couples and groups alike.

Lodging ranges from rooms in the Main Lodge or the Globe Hotel to tent, car and RV camping (no hookups available). Room stays run either Wednesday to Friday or Friday to Monday/Sunday, with check-in at 4pm and check-out at 10am; camping bookings can run one to five nights, Wednesday through Sunday. Open flames, candles, incense, smoking and cook stoves are not permitted anywhere on the grounds. Both room and camping guests get pool access from 2pm on arrival day until 2pm on departure day.

For those not staying overnight, day use passes cover Thursday through Sunday, 10:30am to 5:30pm, and evening soak passes run Wednesday through Sunday, 4pm to 11pm; the fee is the same no matter when someone arrives within those windows. The property closes entirely on Mondays and Tuesdays, and early arrivals outside pass hours are not accommodated. Massage and Watsu appointments can be scheduled Thursday through Sunday by calling ahead.

All visits require an advance reservation - there are no drop-ins. Bookings can be made by phone at (530) 994-3773 or online through the site's reservation system on resnexus.com. The address is 521 Campbell Hot Springs Rd, Sierraville.