USA Hot Creek
As Mammoth Creek leaves the Sierra and flows east into the Long Valley Caldera it is joined by warmer water from geothermal springs at the Hot Creek State Fish Hatchery. From this confluence the stream is named Hot Creek, though its water temperature seldom exceeds 68 °F (20 °C) until it reaches Hot Creek Gorge, 8 miles (13 km) east of Mammoth Lakes. In the Hot Creek Gorge, numerous hot springs near and in the stream bed add hot water into the stream. Its mouth is at the confluence with the Owens River upstream from Crowley Lake
Photography Tips
Very nice view from above down to the river and as we can see with beautiful mountains as the backdrop. Suggest to come here during winter/spring as we can get the best combinations of snowy mountains and steamed coming out from the rivers
Travel Information
Get there by car and a small walks to get to the locations. Relatively easy to access by car via off-roads.
Spot Type
Outdoor
Crowd Factor
Just a few people
Best Timing
Sunrise in spring
Sunrise & Sunset
06:41 - 16:41
| current local time: 06:50
Photo Themes
eastern sierra
hot spring
mammoth lake
meadow
morning light
Mountains
Spring
Sunrise
USA
Locations
Eastern Sierra USA
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