Natural hot spring · Nevada
Hot Lake
Elko County, Nevada · 37 miles north of Battle Mountain, 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
- Battle Mountain, NV (37 mi / 59 km)
- Coordinates
- Pools or sources
- 1
About Hot Lake
Hot Lake is a natural hot spring in Elko County, Nevada, about 37 miles north of Battle Mountain, NV. The nearest large city is Twin Falls, ID, roughly 152 miles away as the crow flies.
No measured temperature is on record, but it is described as hot.
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 | 7.2 |
|---|---|
| sulfate | 34 mg/l |
| chloride | 22 mg/l |
| bicarbonate | 132 mg/l |
| sodium | 33 mg/l |
| calcium | 29 mg/l |
| magnesium | 5.8 mg/l |
| potassium | 7 mg/l |
| silica | 57 mg/l |
| iron | 0.42 mg/l |
Laboratory values from public geochemistry records, sampled 1983. Mineral content does not mean the water is safe to drink.
Map and directions
Red marks Hot Lake. Other colored dots are nearby springs in this directory. Coordinates: 41.14800, -116.73300.
Getting there
- Nearest town: Battle Mountain, NV. The spring is about 37 miles (59 km) north of town in a straight line.
- Nearest large city: Twin Falls, ID, about 152 miles (245 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 Hot Lake
- Hot Pot (blossom Hot Springs) 136°F
- White House Spring 75°F
- Brooks Spring 93°F
- Beowawe Hot Springs (the Geysers) 208°F
- Golconda Hot Spring (south) 151°F
- Ellison Ranch Warm Spring 72°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 Details in any directory can go out of date.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 Hot Lake?
Hot Lake is in Elko County, Nevada, about 37 miles north of Battle Mountain, NV. The GPS coordinates are 41.1480, -116.7330.
Can you soak at Hot Lake?
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 Hot Lake?
The closest listed spring is Hot Pot (blossom Hot Springs), about 25 miles southwest. White House Spring is about 28 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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