This interpretive site, fishing spot and recreation area is located 8 miles southeast of Mammoth Lakes. At this location, water from superheated geothermal springs interacts with a cold, alpine stream and visitors get a first-hand view of geological processes actively shaping the Eastern Sierra landscape. The interpretive area is easily accessible throughout most of the year and a well maintained and short trail descends into the middle of the geothermal activity.

The small stretch of river that passes through the mile long gorge is incredibly photogenic, with thick plumes of steam rising from water meandering deep within a colorful and rocky river gorge. Below the hot springs, healthy populations of fish thrive as a result of abundant nutrition generated by the constantly warm waters of the creek. Delicate formations of layered travertine rock rim, the hot spring pools situated just above the river course and like most geothermal springs, the area is constantly changing and evolving.