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Grover Hot Springs State Park, Markleeville, CA

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Grover Hot Springs State Park

Alpine state park near Markleeville with a mineral soaking pool, a cool swimming pool, meadow trails, and a campground on the east side of the Sierra.

Markleeville, CA

About Grover Hot Springs State Park

This state park sits in a high meadow at roughly 5,900 feet, ringed by peaks that rise above 10,000 feet. Its main draw is a warm mineral pool supplied by several natural springs, and a separate cool pool offers another option for swimming. Visitors can also picnic by the creek, walk a level boardwalk through the meadow, or take longer hikes toward a waterfall, Burnside Lake, or Charity Valley. A campground among the pines serves summer and winter visitors. Weather here changes quickly, so layered clothing and a check of forecasts before visiting are advisable.

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