Miracle Hot Springs is an unincorporated community in the Kern River Valley, in Kern County, California. It is located on the Kern River 14mi southeast of Glennville, at an elevation of 2382 feet .The Hobo Hot Springs post office opened in 1932, and changed its name to Miracle Hot Springs in 1947. The name Hobo was based on the rancher's name for the workmen who lived there, who were accused of stealing sheep and cattle.