Tecopa Hot Springs Visitors Should Verify Access as Inyo County Lists a New Concessionaire

TECOPA, Inyo County — Visitors planning a mineral-springs stop near Tecopa should check current operations rather than assuming the bathhouses and campground are open on the same terms as in previous years.

Inyo County’s Tecopa Park & Campground page prominently displays a Tecopa Hot Springs closure notice and separately announces that Flippin-Hamrick is managing the site under a new 10-year concession agreement. The page directs visitors to the operator for reservations and further information.

What is confirmed — and what isn’t

The county confirms the new management arrangement and describes the site’s recreational amenities, including a campground and hot mineral bathing facilities. But its general description of amenities should not be interpreted as confirmation that all pools, bathhouses or campsites are currently accessible.

In particular, the county’s closure notice means travelers should confirm the exact status of the feature they want to use. A campground reservation and access to a mineral pool may be separate questions. California58 is not reporting a reopening date that has not been independently confirmed.

How to contact the operator

Inyo County directs visitors to the Tecopa Hot Springs and Campground operator website. It also lists the following contact details:

Phone: 442-453-1987.
Email: admin@tecopahotspringsandcampground.com.
County parks office: 760-873-5577 for broader county park questions.

Ask the operator which facilities are available on the intended visit date, whether advance booking is required, what current rates apply and whether there are separate rules for the baths.

Finding Tecopa Park

The county describes the park as being reached from State Route 127, approximately seven miles south of Shoshone, followed by a turn onto Tecopa Hot Springs Road and roughly three additional miles to the park. Check road and weather conditions before traveling through this remote desert area.

Why the concession agreement matters locally

The agreement concerns a public recreation facility used by residents and visitors. Questions about rates, access, maintenance, visitor facilities and public accountability deserve clear answers while management changes are implemented. The county’s announcement describes planned improvements, but it does not provide a verified completion date for every feature.

Sources: Inyo County Tecopa Park & Campground official page and county parks contact information. The closure notice is acknowledged; current operations require direct confirmation.

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