Franklin Hot Springs

When we rolled in to this property, we were almost certain we had the wrong place. The road going in was pretty sketchy right off the bat with a crumbling, concrete ‘bridge’ spanning an overflowing creek or drainage ditch. The water was running over the bridge but since we’d been driving through torrential downpours all day, we figured it was to be expected. When we pulled onto the actual property, there appeared to be several permanent tenants on property, their travel trailers and motorhomes surrounded with miscellaneous “stuff and things”. We were tired and decided that $30 to stay the night with electric hookups was worth it ($10 extra per person to swim in the hot spring). I should mention, the water provided at the site felt and smelled like it was straight out of the hot spring, so we didn’t hook that up to the RV. There was a lot of garbage and micro trash surrounding our site and I even stumbled across several large (some rusted) nails in the gravel in and around our site. Yikes! The swimming area was a bit run down but definitely serviceable. The bathrooms as a whole were pretty grimy, lots of junks built up in corners and flat surfaces, but the toilet and sink itself were clean. We ended up not using the pool in the morning as we were anxious to hit the road…

I should mention that we never once felt unsafe at all and the area was peaceful and quiet. The people we interacted with were very friendly and welcoming as well, so that was a plus. Even so, I don’t think we’ll be staying here again. I’m not sure if the pictures posted were taken well before the trash and stuff and things were scattered about, but what we saw when we arrived was a far cry from what the photos here and on their website represented. We were just really disappointed. But, not every place you stay is going to be stellar.

With a little cleaning, sprucing up and/or maybe some sort of privacy fence or barrier around the piles of stuff and things on the property, this could be an amazing spot.

I ended up stopping here to camp in between a trip from Joshua Tree to Big Sur and I couldn't be happier that I did. The people managing the property are super welcoming and nice. And having the opportunity to relax in the hot springs in between stretches of driving was really pleasant. I'd definitely recommend this place for anyone looking to camp in the Paso Robles area.

Wow! What an amazing place! I read up on this spring so I knew what to expect. Rustic retreat and a little redneckish lol! The owners are super nice and so were the other people who were there to enjoy the water. Their springs are super clean. Fresh water flows through them all day long. It has a weird smell like all sulpher springs do but you don't even notice it after a while! Definately going to come back!

it was a very great experience, lots of nice people, seemed to all know one another. good price and lots of site options. bathrooms clean but shower was not. someone showed my boyfriend and i where to get the clay to rub on your face etc. very cool experience would definitely come out here again:)

Came here for a hot spring swim not knowing it was a campground, we liked the area so much to stay 2 nights!

Lovely people, hot springs are clean and large, swimming at night here is magical.

The natural hot spa is flowing into a nice pool. The area around the pool is covered. The lake next to the pool is used for fishing.
The camp fee includes a fee per person to access the spa.

It’s not fancy. But the thermal sulphur spring pool is amazing. It’s windy so if you’re in a tent tie it down! Great hidden gem. Norm and his family are always welcoming and the Folk n Soak Festival is a blast!

Is a great pool and hot tubs spring to detox, swim and have great fun. Water temp is around 100F

Pretty awesome spot, everyone is friendly

Nice little gem in Paso Robles. Save some money and have a nice soak.

This isn’t the prettiest place but it makes up for it with natural beauty. The hot springs are wonderful and feel amazing to soak it. We also enjoy the surrounding wildlife and lack of noise.

Friendly owners.

Ya.... you see broken down boats and jet skis and the smell of the sulfur is a little off putting but if you wanna go somewhere where NOONE bothers you. This is the place to go. Keepen it real.

Nothing fancy here at all. Pools have an odor from the sulfur. But it’s so therapeutic.

This is more of a run down spot and the RV sites are more of parking spots. Although it does come with E/W. The hot springs we're very fun and although the place does smell like sulphur, you get used to it and appreciate the unique spot in the middle of wine country.