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Nevada Hot Springs: Desert Soaks From Reno to Black Rock
Last updated October 11, 2026 · 2 min read
Nevada is the most thermally active state outside of Yellowstone country. The Great Basin is being slowly stretched apart, and the faults that form its long north-south ranges give hot water an easy path to the surface. Our directory lists more than 120 Nevada springs, and the 1981 federal list records many more.
Most of them are a long way from anywhere. That is a big part of the appeal: a hot soak under a sky full of stars, with nobody else in sight.
Near Reno, Carson City and Lake Tahoe
- Carson Hot Springs in Carson City is a developed resort with mineral pools.
- Walley’s Hot Springs near Genoa, at the foot of the Sierra, dates back to the 1860s and is now a resort with outdoor pools.
- Steamboat Springs, just south of Reno, is a geothermal area that powers electricity plants rather than a soaking spot.
Across the state line in California, the Eastern Sierra springs near Bridgeport and Mammoth are an easy weekend from Reno. See hot springs near Reno.
Central Nevada and US 50
The “Loneliest Road in America” passes some of the state’s best-known soaks.
- Spencer Hot Springs east of Austin has a metal stock tank and small pools fed by pipes from a hot source, with big valley views. It is free and remote.
- Bartine Hot Springs near Austin is a simple stock tank on open range.
The Black Rock Desert and northwest Nevada
Soldier Meadows in the Black Rock Desert-High Rock Canyon Emigrant Trails National Conservation Area has warm pools and creeks surrounded by desert. Roads are long, rough and impassable when wet.
Trego Hot Springs, a warm ditch near the railroad on the edge of the playa, is a well-known stop for Burning Man travelers.
Northeast Nevada
Crescent Valley Hot Springs near Battle Mountain is one of many springs along the I-80 corridor. Ruby Valley and the area around Wells have more.
Southern Nevada
Hot springs near Las Vegas are fewer. The best-known natural soaks are in the Black Canyon below Hoover Dam in Lake Mead National Recreation Area, reached by hiking or by boat or kayak on the Colorado River. The National Park Service closes some of these trails in summer because of extreme heat. See hot springs near Las Vegas.
Desert safety
- Carry at least a gallon of water per person per day.
- Fill your fuel tank at every chance. Gas stations can be 100 miles apart.
- Avoid dirt roads after rain. Playa and clay roads turn to impassable mud.
- Test every pool. Many Nevada springs are near boiling at the source.
- Respect grazing allotments and private ranches. Close gates behind you.
Read our hot spring safety guide before heading out.
Springs in this guide
- Spencer Hot Springs162°F
- Soldier Meadows Hot Spring96°F
- Crescent Valley Hot Springs138°F
- Carson Hot Springs120°F
- Walleys Hot Springs160°F
- Bartine Hot Springs108°F
Listed Nevada hot springs
The 25 best-documented of 122 Nevada springs in our directory. See all Nevada hot springs on a map.
| Hot spring | Water temp | Type | Nearest town |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carson Hot Springs | 120°F | Developed | Carson City, NV (2 mi) |
| Smith Creek Valley Hot Springs | 198°F | Developed | Fallon, NV (67 mi) |
| Crescent Valley Hot Springs | 138°F | Natural | Battle Mountain, NV (27 mi) |
| Golconda Hot Spring (south) | 151°F | Natural | Winnemucca, NV (13 mi) |
| Shipley Hot Spring | 106°F | Natural | Carlin, NV (53 mi) |
| Spencer Hot Springs 1981 record | 162°F | Natural | Tonopah, NV (89 mi) |
| Alkali Hot Spring | 140°F | Natural | Tonopah, NV (18 mi) |
| Bartine Hot Springs | 108°F | Natural | Battle Mountain, NV (81 mi) |
| Beowawe Hot Springs (the Geysers) | 208°F | Natural | Battle Mountain, NV (19 mi) |
| Bog Hot Springs | 131°F | Natural | Lakeview, OR (81 mi) |
| Bradys Hot Springs | 208°F | Natural | Fernley, NV (18 mi) |
| Buffalo Hot Springs | 174°F | Natural | Battle Mountain, NV (28 mi) |
| Casey Springs | 205°F | Natural | Lovelock, NV (64 mi) |
| Crystal Pool | 91°F | Natural | Pahrump, NV (24 mi) |
| Dixie Hot Springs | 162°F | Natural | Lovelock, NV (34 mi) |
| Double Hot Springs | 178°F | Natural | Lovelock, NV (67 mi) |
| Elko Hot Spring | 190°F | Natural | Elko, NV (2 mi) |
| Hicks Hot Springs | 109°F | Natural | Beatty, NV (5 mi) |
| Hobo Hot Springs | 115°F | Natural | Indian Hills, NV (3 mi) |
| Home Station Ranch Hot Spring | 135°F | Natural | Battle Mountain, NV (44 mi) |
| Hot Pot (blossom Hot Springs) | 136°F | Natural | Battle Mountain, NV (21 mi) |
| Howard Hot Spring | 135°F | Natural | Winnemucca, NV (65 mi) |
| Macfarlane Hot Spring | 171°F | Natural | Winnemucca, NV (52 mi) |
| Pearl Hot Springs | 97°F | Natural | Tonopah, NV (22 mi) |
| Reese River Valley Hot Springs | 129°F | Natural | Battle Mountain, NV (33 mi) |
Frequently asked questions
Does Nevada have a lot of hot springs?
Yes. Nevada sits in the Great Basin, where faults and thin crust bring hot water close to the surface, and it is often said to have more thermal springs than any other state. Many are too hot or on private land, but dozens are soakable.
What hot springs are near Reno?
Carson Hot Springs in Carson City and Walley's near Genoa are the closest developed options. Natural springs are further out in the desert. See our near Reno list.
Is it safe to visit remote Nevada hot springs?
Yes, with planning. Carry extra water, fuel and a spare tire, download offline maps and avoid dirt roads after rain. Many springs are an hour or more from services.