Grover Hot Springs State Park

Tucked into a quiet alpine valley on the eastern slopes of the Sierra Nevada near Markleeville, Grover Hot Springs State Park is one of California's most serene and underrated destinations. The 553-acre park is surrounded on three sides by granite peaks and dense pine forest, and is fed by six natural mineral springs that fill its pool to around 102 degrees year-round. With wildflower meadows, hiking trails, and some of the darkest skies in Northern California, it draws visitors seeking both relaxation and backcountry beauty.

This high-resolution 360 virtual tour was captured on the ground throughout the park, covering the hot spring pools, surrounding meadows, hiking trails, and alpine scenery. Professional-grade 360 equipment was used to capture the full sweep of the park's dramatic Sierra Nevada setting — from the mineral pools to the granite peaks that frame the valley. The tour gives visitors a genuine sense of the park's scale, atmosphere, and natural beauty before they make the trip out to Alpine County.