Natural hot spring · Nevada
Dianas Punch Bowl
Nye County, Nevada · 73 miles northeast of Tonopah, NV
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Last updated
- Type
- Natural Natural hot spring
- Water temperature
- 138°F (59°C) at the source
- Cost
- Not recorded
- Hours or season
- Not recorded
- Clothing
- Not recorded
- Nearest town
- Tonopah, NV (73 mi / 118 km)
- Coordinates
- Pools or sources
- 1
- Scalding: recorded at 50°C or above. Water at this temperature causes burns in seconds.
About Dianas Punch Bowl
Dianas Punch Bowl is a natural hot spring in Nye County, Nevada, about 73 miles northeast of Tonopah, NV. The nearest large city is Carson City, NV, roughly 167 miles away as the crow flies.
The temperature at the source has been recorded at 138°F (59°C). That puts it in the "too hot to enter at the source" range. Water this hot can burn skin quickly. Soaking pools are usually cooled by mixing with creek or tap water. Never enter the source itself.
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.
Water temperature
Too hot to enter at the source. Water this hot can burn skin quickly. Soaking pools are usually cooled by mixing with creek or tap water. Never enter the source itself.
Readings come from the NOAA thermal springs list, and other public sources. Temperatures change with season, flow and pool design. See our soak temperature guide for safe soaking times.
Water chemistry
| chloride | 9 mg/l |
|---|---|
| bicarbonate | 270.08 mg/l |
| calcium | 47 mg/l |
| magnesium | 11 mg/l |
| potassium | 15 mg/l |
Laboratory values from public geochemistry records, sampled 1972. Mineral content does not mean the water is safe to drink.
Map and directions
Red marks Dianas Punch Bowl. Other colored dots are nearby springs in this directory. Coordinates: 39.03100, -116.66600.
Getting there
- Nearest town: Tonopah, NV. The spring is about 73 miles (118 km) northeast of town in a straight line.
- Nearest large city: Carson City, NV, about 167 miles (269 km) in a straight line.
- 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 Dianas Punch Bowl
- South Mosquito Creek Ranch Springs 95°F
- Big Blue (a) Spring 90°F
- Spencer Hot Springs 162°F
- McLeod Ranch Hot Spring 180°F
- Upper Warm Spring, Warm Spring 106°F
- Klobe (bartholomae) Hot Spring 156°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
How hot is Dianas Punch Bowl?
The temperature at the source has been recorded at 138°F (59°C), which is too hot to enter at the source. Water this hot can burn skin quickly. Soaking pools are usually cooled by mixing with creek or tap water. Never enter the source itself.
Where is Dianas Punch Bowl?
Dianas Punch Bowl is in Nye County, Nevada, about 73 miles northeast of Tonopah, NV. The GPS coordinates are 39.0310, -116.6660.
Can you soak at Dianas Punch Bowl?
The source is too hot to enter safely. 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 Dianas Punch Bowl?
The closest listed spring is South Mosquito Creek Ranch Springs, about 15 miles south. Big Blue (a) Spring is about 21 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, the NOAA NCEI Thermal Springs List. Data last refreshed August 2026. Source 1 Source 2
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