Harbin Springs | |
---|---|
Unincorporated community | |
Location in California | |
Coordinates: 38°47′16″N 122°39′20″W / 38.78778°N 122.65556°WCoordinates: 38°47′16″N 122°39′20″W / 38.78778°N 122.65556°W | |
Country | United States |
State | California |
County | Lake County |
Elevation | 1,555 ft (474 m) |
Harbin Springs (formerly, Harbin Hot Springs and Harbin's Springs) is an unincorporated community in Lake County, California. It is located 3.5 miles (5.6 km) east-southeast of Whispering Pines, at an elevation of 1555 feet (474 m). Harbin Springs is probably best known as the site of the Harbin Hot Springs.
James M. Harbin came to California in 1846 and co-discovered the springs in 1852. Harbin bought out his partner in 1860 and built a home and later a resort that by 1909 had accommodations for 200 guests.