Ballard Spring
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A named spring in Tehama County.
The details
- Area
- Tehama County
- Coordinates
- 40.09905, -121.92165
About Ballard Spring
Ballard Spring is a mapped spring in Tehama County, California, at roughly 1,453 feet of elevation.
Plungeworthy rates Ballard Spring 4.6/10 — if you're passing. The score weighs its scale, how confidently it's mapped, and its character.
Where it is
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Before you go
The pin marks the feature, not a trailhead or a legal route in. Some sit on private land or need a real hike, and conditions change with season and rain. Check local access, don't trespass, and never enter water — hot or cold — where it isn't safe.
Common questions
Where is Ballard Spring?
Ballard Spring is a cold & mineral spring in California, at 40.09905, -121.92165.
Is Ballard Spring worth visiting?
If you're passing — Plungeworthy rates it 4.6/10.
Gear for the trip
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