Natural hot spring · Nevada
Fish Lake Valley Hot Well
Esmeralda County, Nevada · 40 miles northeast of Dixon Lane-Meadow Creek, CA
Last updated
- Type
- Natural Natural hot spring
- Water temperature
- Not recorded
- Cost
- Not recorded
- Hours or season
- Not recorded
- Clothing
- Not recorded
- Nearest town
- Dixon Lane-Meadow Creek, CA (40 mi / 65 km)
- Coordinates
- Pools or sources
- 1
About Fish Lake Valley Hot Well
Fish Lake Valley Hot Well is a natural hot spring in Esmeralda County, Nevada, about 40 miles northeast of Dixon Lane-Meadow Creek, CA. The nearest large city is Clovis, CA, roughly 118 miles away as the crow flies.
No reliable water temperature is on record for this spring yet. Test the water with your hand before getting in, and if you measure it, send us the reading.
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 chemistry
| pH | 7.95 |
|---|---|
| sulfate | 76.8 mg/l |
| chloride | -0.001 mg/l |
| bicarbonate | 12.7 mg/l |
| sodium | 322 mg/l |
| calcium | 4.2 mg/l |
| magnesium | 0.2 mg/l |
| potassium | 31.6 mg/l |
| silica | 80.7 mg/l |
| iron | 6.6 mg/l |
Laboratory values from public geochemistry records, sampled 2005. Mineral content does not mean the water is safe to drink.
Map and directions
Red marks Fish Lake Valley Hot Well. Other colored dots are nearby springs in this directory. Coordinates: 37.86003, -117.98384.
Getting there
- Nearest town: Dixon Lane-Meadow Creek, CA. The spring is about 40 miles (65 km) northeast of town in a straight line.
- Nearest large city: Clovis, CA, about 118 miles (190 km) in a straight line.
- Planning from a city? See hot springs near Fresno, CA.
- 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 Fish Lake Valley Hot Well
- Sand Spring 73°F
- Silverpeak Hot Spring 118°F
- Pearl Hot Springs 97°F
- Alkali Hot Spring 140°F
- Wild Willy's Hot Springs Not recorded
- Alkali Hot Springs 135°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 Details in any directory can go out of date.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 Fish Lake Valley Hot Well?
Fish Lake Valley Hot Well is in Esmeralda County, Nevada, about 40 miles northeast of Dixon Lane-Meadow Creek, CA. The GPS coordinates are 37.8600, -117.9838.
Can you soak at Fish Lake Valley Hot Well?
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 Fish Lake Valley Hot Well?
The closest listed spring is Sand Spring, about 11 miles west. Silverpeak Hot Spring is about 20 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
Visited recently? Send a correction, such as a temperature reading, fee, closure or photo. If you look after this spring and want it removed, see removal requests.