Panaca Warm Springs — Local services in Panaca

Not sure if I should do this review, as it is primarily a local spot, but it was gorgeous! Be careful on the steps, and in the spring, which is constantly luke-warm. Swim with the fishes, wear shoes in the water, and watch out for some of the grass and crawdads in the water. My family and I really enjoyed this spring, so glad we found it, but my wife and I both had a couple incidents while in, or getting in the water. The bottom step is VERY slippery( I got a nice welt falling into the water from this step) and this spring is full of wildlife, probably a decent fishing spot too. My wife got pinched on the ankle by a craw fish, but the view, and water were great. Highly recommend, as this is probably the best local experience to have in Panaca outside of living there. Keep safety in mind, as this is a free, public, and semi-wild location. All the locals we came across were great, but every town has...

A wonderful place to stop and cook off, the water is a bit under body temp so perfect for summer. A gorgeous spot the locals love and flock to in the summer to escape the heat. I definitely recommend stopping if you clean up after yourself and respect the locals and the place. There are little fish and some spots are deep enough that you can't touch the bottom standing. Would be a great place to bring kids with...

It's a great swimming hole to get refreshed in after hiking around the various State Parks in the area. The water is not terribly warm, just warm enough that it won't leave you shivering. It's about 5 feet deep. There is a man-made basin partially surrounding a natural water source, so expect slippery moss, rocks beneath your feet, and to share the water with fish...