California · 101,000 residents
Hot springs near Chico.
4 places within a two-hour drive of Chico — 3 natural sources and 1 commercial bath. Natural sources first, then commercial baths, each by drive time along real road networks.
Big Boiler
Natural source · California
Pyrite Pool
Natural source · California
Turquoise Pool
Natural source · California
Feather River Hot Springs
Commercial · California
A note on drive times
Drive times assume normal road conditions on current OpenStreetMap road data. Mountain passes may close seasonally; spring access roads may require 4WD or hiking. Always check current conditions before departing.