OK, so 14 people (and counting) have been scalded to death and it stinks of sulfur...they still had to fence it off to keep people out it (sigh). Worth a look...head down the "Mammoth Lakes Airport" off SR 395 road to visit. More

Learned a great deal about hatching fish and the employees were great. More

Kind of scary! This is up close and personal. You get to see (and smell) what goes on under your feet every day, in our earth. Kids should definetly see this. More

One has to take time to find a place that isn't overrun with teenagers and others drinking too much beer. Singular tubs off to the south are better, but you have to find them. More

Hot creek was a pleasant stop and short hike. Hot steaming creek, pleasant natural attraction! More

We had never fished before and hired a guide for a day from the Troutfitter in Mammoth to teach us the basics. Scott took us to Hot Creek and very soon we were reeling in brown and rainbow trout to the dismay of folk who had sat there for hours. We put it down to beginners' luck but the guide... More

We've been to Hot Creek many times since 1982 and LOVE it. Last time we were able to go in was July 05. Tried to go in in Oct 06 but it had been closed since the summer because of the extreme geologic activity. We were astounded by the level of activity, i.e. the new blowhole and the roiling hot... More

Last review about 1 year ago describes swimming in the creek. Due to increased geologic activity the forest service has fenced off the entire area and all swimming in the area is currently banned. They never really recommended it anyway as it could be dangerous and severe burns and even deaths had occurred over the years. I still enjoy visiting... More

We just returned from 4 days in the Mammoth Lakes area (what a blast!) and did spend a few hours in the Hot Springs. The friend I traveled with had visited this area about 25 years ago and remembered that there used to be a geyser that erupted in the area. Interestingly enough, you can see the old walkways that... More