While dogs are not permitted at the hot springs pool itself, leashed dogs are welcome in the campground at Keogh Hot Springs, which gives you some flexibility if you’re traveling with your dog and want to experience this area. The RV park and campground operate year-round with both electric and dry camping options available.

Keogh Hot Springs was established in 1919 and remains one of the most popular stops for locals and visitors exploring the Eastern Sierra. The facility features the largest natural hot springs pool in the region, with a distinctive waterfall cooling system that cascades into the main soaking pool, plus a separate hot soaking pool for when you want maximum heat. The grounds include lounge chairs for sunbathing, a snack bar if you get hungry, a picnic area, and a rock garden trail that’s pleasant for a walk.

The campground has ten water and electric sites equipped with 30-amp electric service. Most sites sit among the foothills with local trees and are set on well-maintained grass, so they feel more comfortable than typical RV park concrete pads. The landscape here is genuinely nice—you’re looking at genuine Eastern Sierra terrain, not a parking lot masquerading as camping.

A few practical details: generators aren’t permitted in the park, so if you’re relying on one for climate control or appliances, this won’t work for you. Fire pits aren’t supplied by the facility, but you’re allowed to bring your own above-ground fire pit if you want one. Given that it’s one of the larger natural hot springs in the region, the place can draw crowds on weekends, especially in warmer months. The trade-off is that you get to keep your dog with you in the campground while accessing an unusual geothermal feature that’s genuinely worth the detour.

Keough’s Hot Springs is the Eastern Sierra pick in our Memorial Day weekend dog-friendly guide — cabins and a hot pool with one of the best porch views in the state.