Reservations run $28 per night at Franklin Hot Springs, a private campground featuring natural sulfur springs and basic RV sites with electric hookups. The property sits northwest of Paso Robles wine country, accessible via a concrete bridge that can flood during heavy rains.
Campers describe a rustic atmosphere with long-term residents and scattered equipment around the property. The facilities show their age, with reviewers noting maintenance issues in restrooms and showers. Michell C. found "a lot of garbage and micro trash surrounding our site" along with rusted nails in the gravel. The campground's appearance differs significantly from promotional photos, creating disappointment for some arrivals.
The main draw remains the natural hot springs, which maintain body temperature year-round and flow continuously with fresh mineral water. kenny T. notes the "hot springs are clean and large, swimming at night here is magical." The sulfur smell dissipates quickly once visitors adjust. Access to the springs costs an additional $10 per person beyond the camping fee. A covered area surrounds the main pool, and a nearby lake offers fishing opportunities.
RV sites accommodate vehicles up to 8 feet in height with electric and water hookups, though the water carries a sulfur taste and smell from the springs. Tent campers can walk to designated areas. The campground allows pets and provides picnic tables at each site. Wind can be strong, requiring secure tent setup.
Book ahead during events like the Folk n Soak Festival when the property fills with music and soaking enthusiasts.
Description
Hot springs or medicinal waters with high mineral content are those which emerge spontaneously from the core of the Earth, or are caught by means of drilling and, as a result of their physical and/or chemical characteristics, Paso Robles Hot Springsmay exert therapeutical effects which relieve or restore people’s health.
These waters may have energetic factors such as the powerful ionization, mineralization, gases and PH variations.The mineral content of the waters may increase metabolism, accelerate healing, soothe muscles, improve blood circulation and detoxify the body’s lymphatic system.
These mineral hot springs located near Paso Robles may impart a wide range of benefits and are at times recommended for individuals who suffer from such conditions as arteriosclerosis, hypertension, diabetes, burns, arthritis, poor circulation, and other disorders.
RV Road Trip Guides
Location
Private CampgroundFranklin Hot Springs is located in California
Directions
Cars take the right hand dirt road, everything else take the left hand road and follow the lake around to the camping area/hot springs. Keep lake on your right hand side.
Coordinates
35.58800079 N
120.6420004 W
Connectivity
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T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 7 usersLast on 5/4/26- Verizon5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 3 usersLast on 5/4/26
- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 12/11/25
Connectivity
T-Mobile is introducing T-Satellite to extend coverage in the outdoors- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 7 usersLast on 5/4/26
- Verizon5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 3 usersLast on 5/4/26
- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 12/11/25
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- WiFi
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Pets
Drive Time
- 29 min from San Luis Obispo, CA
- 57 min from Santa Maria, CA
- 1 hr 27 min from Hanford, CA
- 1 hr 41 min from Visalia, CA
