Natural hot spring · Nevada
Booker Hot Spring
Lyon County, Nevada · 19 miles west of Hawthorne, NV
Last updated
- Type
- Natural Natural hot spring
- Water temperature
- Not recorded
- Cost
- Not recorded
- Hours or season
- Not recorded
- Clothing
- Not recorded
- Nearest town
- Hawthorne, NV (19 mi / 31 km)
- Coordinates
- Pools or sources
- 2
About Booker Hot Spring
Booker Hot Spring is a natural hot spring in Lyon County, Nevada, about 19 miles west of Hawthorne, NV. The nearest large city is Carson City, NV, roughly 63 miles away as the crow flies.
We do not have a trustworthy temperature reading for this spring. Water temperature at hot springs can change with the seasons, so always test before you soak.
It is a natural spring with little or no development. Some natural springs have rock pools you can sit in, while others are too hot, too shallow or on land where soaking is not allowed.
The site has 2 mapped pools or sources within about 500 meters of each other, including Walker River Hot Spring.
Water chemistry
| magnesium | 0.1 mg/l |
|---|---|
| potassium | 2.2 mg/l |
Laboratory values from public geochemistry records, sampled 2008. Mineral content does not mean the water is safe to drink.
Map and directions
Red marks Booker Hot Spring. Other colored dots are nearby springs in this directory. Coordinates: 38.48962, -118.97412.
Getting there
- Nearest town: Hawthorne, NV. The spring is about 19 miles (31 km) west of town in a straight line.
- Nearest large city: Carson City, NV, about 63 miles (101 km) in a straight line.
- Planning from a city? See hot springs near Reno, NV.
- Use the directions buttons above for a driving route. Final roads to many springs are unpaved, seasonal or closed in winter, so check road conditions before you go.
Weather forecast
Live forecast for this exact spot from the US National Weather Service.
Hot springs near Booker Hot Spring
- Travertine Hot Spring 180°F
- Wilson Hot Spring 183°F
- Fales Hot Spring Not recorded
- Buckeye Hot Springs 140°F
- Mono Basin Warm Springs 88°F
- East Fork Carson River Hot Springs 149°F
Before you go
- Check the operator, land manager or park website for current hours, fees and closures. Details in any directory can go out of date.
- Pack out everything you bring, including food scraps. Do not use soap in natural pools.
- Keep your head above water. Warm fresh water can carry Naegleria fowleri, a rare but deadly amoeba that enters through the nose.
- Drink water, limit soaks to 10 to 20 minutes at a time in very hot water, and skip alcohol.
- Read our hot spring etiquette guide and safety guide.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Booker Hot Spring?
Booker Hot Spring is in Lyon County, Nevada, about 19 miles west of Hawthorne, NV. The GPS coordinates are 38.4896, -118.9741.
Can you soak at Booker Hot Spring?
Natural springs vary. Some have pools built by visitors, others are too hot or shallow, and some are on private land or in areas where bathing is banned. Check local rules and test the water before you get in.
What hot springs are near Booker Hot Spring?
The closest listed spring is Travertine Hot Spring, about 21 miles southwest. Wilson Hot Spring is about 22 miles away.
What should I bring to a hot spring?
Water to drink, a towel, sandals with grip, a bag to pack out trash, and warm layers for after your soak. At primitive springs bring a headlamp and tell someone where you are going.
Sources and corrections
This listing combines the Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology, OpenStreetMap. Data last refreshed August 2026. Source 1 Source 2 Source 3
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