Sams Family Spa Hot Water Resort

Sams Family Spa Hot Water Resort Sam's Family Spa was built in 1971 on over 50 acres with underground hot mineral springs. Welcome to the Official Sam's Family Spa page!
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Sam's Family Spa Hot Water Resort was built in 1971 on over 50 acres of selected desert property with underground hot mineral water springs. Our therapeutic pools are partially enclosed and are naturally heated by hot mineral water pumped from three underground wells which are constantly flowing through the pools. Our wells are approximately 105 to 140 degrees and between 265 and 300 feet deep. So

ak for a while and then kick back and feel the heat of our dry sauna. Now "this" is family relaxation at it's finest! Travel trailers, tents, motor-homes, campers and fifth wheels are all welcome here. We even have motel rooms for those who prefer not to camp. Free Wi-Fi is included in your stay! Sam's Family Spa was created and designed as a family park, so that both children and adults could enjoy the facilities. Stay for a day...a week...a month...or a lifetime!!!

08/27/2026

Planning a Joshua Tree day trip? Here are 5 stops worth adding to your desert adventure.

Skull Rock: A Joshua Tree classic and an easy photo stop.
Cholla Cactus Garden: One of the most surreal stretches of cactus in the park.
Heart Rock: A hidden gem for anyone who likes their desert scenery with a little romance.
Noah Purifoy Outdoor Desert Art Museum: Massive, unexpected installations surrounded by the landscape.
World Famous Crochet Museum: Because every good desert road trip needs at least one wonderfully weird stop.

Stay at Sam’s Family Spa in Desert Hot Springs and make a full desert weekend out of it. After a day of hiking, exploring, art, and roadside oddities, come back to soak in the mineral hot springs, cool off in the pools, and relax.

We’re just about 45 minutes from Joshua Tree, making Sam’s a great home base for exploring the national park and surrounding desert communities.

Save this for your next Joshua Tree adventure and send it to your road trip crew.

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08/26/2026

$25 for a full day of desert relaxation? That’s hard to pass up.

At Sam’s Family Spa in Desert Hot Springs, your day pass gives you access to four mineral hot spring pools, each at a different temperature, plus shaded lounge areas where you can slow down and stay awhile.

The natural mineral water is what makes Sam’s more than just a place to swim. People come to soak, relax, unwind, and enjoy a little wellness time in the desert.

And if one day isn’t enough, you can stay overnight and turn your visit into a full desert reset.

Come for the hot springs, stay for the slow pace, palm trees, sunshine, and laid-back Sam’s atmosphere.

Would you spend the day here?

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08/25/2026

POV: The campground secrets are getting leaked and somehow you’re the first one mentioned.

Every campground has a few stories. Some are funny, some are questionable, and some are probably best left around the campfire.

At Sam’s Family Spa, we’ve been welcoming locals, travelers, RVers, and desert explorers since 1971, so you can imagine we’ve collected a story or two over the years.

Come for the RV sites, mineral hot springs, pools, and laid-back desert atmosphere. Stay for the possibility that your campground chair might accidentally become the hottest seat in the documentary.

No secrets were harmed in the making of this video.

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08/24/2026

Desert nights just hit a little different.

If you’re looking for something to do after a day of soaking, swimming, or exploring the High Desert, head over to Desert Nights on the BLVD. With live music, food trucks, local vendors, and plenty of good desert energy, it’s an easy way to spend a Saturday night.

The event happens every 2nd and last Saturday from 6 to 10 PM, making it a fun addition to your Desert Hot Springs getaway or weekend road trip.

Come for the music, stay for the food, wander the booths, and enjoy a little local flavor under the desert sky.

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08/23/2026

How long should you soak in a hot spring? Save this for your next dip.

When you’re enjoying the mineral hot springs at Sam’s Family Spa, more soaking time isn’t always better. A good rule of thumb is to pay attention to the water temperature and how your body feels.

104°F or higher: Limit your soak to 5 to 10 minutes.
101°F to 104°F: Aim for about 10 to 15 minutes.
100°F or below: Up to 15 to 20 minutes.

Take a break between soaks, drink plenty of water, and give yourself time to cool down and relax. The whole point is to enjoy the experience, not turn your soak into an endurance sport.

Save this for your next desert getaway, then come enjoy the mineral pools, hot springs, sunshine, and laid-back atmosphere at Sam’s Family Spa.

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08/22/2026

Your next desert reset might need a little heat.

A sauna session can be a simple way to slow down and recharge, with potential benefits like supporting cardiovascular health, relieving stress, boosting your mood, and giving your skin a healthy glow. That post-sauna feeling? We’re fans.

Pair some sauna time with a mineral hot spring soak, a swim in the pools, and a little desert sunshine, and you’ve got yourself a pretty solid wellness day at Sam’s Family Spa.

Come for the hot springs. Stay for the full-body reset.

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08/21/2026

California dreaming, but make it a little more desert.

Sam’s Family Spa is the kind of California desert motel where you can slow down, soak in naturally heated mineral hot springs, lounge by the pools, and let the rest of the world feel a little farther away.

With its vintage desert charm, relaxed atmosphere, and history as a favorite stop for locals and travelers since 1971, Sam’s has a personality you don’t get at your average motel. Stay in the motel, pull in with your RV, or come by for a day of soaking and sunshine.

Located in Desert Hot Springs, Sam’s is an easy getaway from Southern California and a great home base for exploring the desert, with Palm Springs nearby and Joshua Tree about 45 minutes away.

California dreaming never looked so good.

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08/20/2026

Need a break from the desert heat? We have an idea.

If you’re staying at Sam’s Family Spa and the summer temperatures are starting to feel a little intense, take a trip up the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway. In about 10 minutes, you can go from the desert floor to nearly 8,500 feet, where the mountain air can be dramatically cooler.

At the top, you’ll find hiking trails, panoramic views, restaurants, an observation deck, and plenty of fresh mountain air to make you forget about the heat for a while.

It’s an easy addition to your Palm Springs and Desert Hot Springs getaway, especially when you want to mix your hot spring soak with a little high-altitude adventure.

Save this for your next desert trip and send it to your favorite heat-escape partner.

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08/19/2026

POV: Your stress just melted away.

There’s something about slipping into warm mineral water and realizing you have absolutely nowhere else you need to be.

Sam’s Family Spa offers naturally heated mineral hot spring pools where you can slow down, relax your muscles, unwind, and let the desert do what it does best: remind you to take a breath.

Whether you’re visiting for the day, staying at the motel, or rolling in with your RV, Sam’s is an easy place to trade the daily rush for warm water, sunshine, and a little desert peace.

Come soak for a while. Your nervous system might thank you.

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08/18/2026

Would you pay $25 for a full day of hot springs, mineral pools, and desert sunshine?

At Sam’s Family Spa, a day pass gives you access to four naturally heated mineral hot spring pools and two additional pools, all surrounded by laid-back desert vibes and plenty of space to relax.

Come for the warm water, stay for the palms, sunshine, and that feeling of having nowhere else you need to be. It’s an easy desert day trip for anyone looking to unplug, soak, and do something a little different.

And honestly, $25 for a whole day of soaking sounds pretty good to us.

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Address

70875 Dillon Road
Desert Hot Springs, CA
92241

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 9pm
Tuesday 8am - 9pm
Wednesday 8am - 9pm
Thursday 8am - 9pm
Friday 8am - 9pm
Saturday 8am - 9pm
Sunday 8am - 9pm

Telephone

+17603296457

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