Natural hot spring · Nevada
Hot Pot (blossom Hot Springs)
Humboldt County, Nevada · 21 miles northwest of Battle Mountain, NV
Last updated
- Type
- Natural Natural hot spring
- Water temperature
- 136°F (58°C) at the source
- Cost
- Not recorded
- Hours or season
- Not recorded
- Clothing
- Not recorded
- Nearest town
- Battle Mountain, NV (21 mi / 34 km)
- Coordinates
- Pools or sources
- 1
- Scalding: recorded at 50°C or above. Water at this temperature causes burns in seconds.
About Hot Pot (blossom Hot Springs)
Hot Pot (blossom Hot Springs) is a natural hot spring in Humboldt County, Nevada, about 21 miles northwest of Battle Mountain, NV. The nearest large city is Sparks, NV, roughly 169 miles away as the crow flies.
The temperature at the source has been recorded at 136°F (58°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
| pH | 7.97 |
|---|---|
| sulfate | 60 mg/l |
| chloride | 28 mg/l |
| bicarbonate | 823 mg/l |
| sodium | 288 mg/l |
| calcium | 29 mg/l |
| magnesium | 5 mg/l |
| potassium | 33 mg/l |
| silica | 80 mg/l |
| iron | 4.5 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 Hot Pot (blossom Hot Springs). Other colored dots are nearby springs in this directory. Coordinates: 40.92200, -117.10800.
Getting there
- Nearest town: Battle Mountain, NV. The spring is about 21 miles (34 km) northwest of town in a straight line.
- Nearest large city: Sparks, NV, about 169 miles (272 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 Pot (blossom Hot Springs)
- Brooks Spring 93°F
- Golconda Hot Spring (south) 151°F
- Hot Lake Not recorded
- White House Spring 75°F
- Leach Hot Springs 207°F
- Beowawe Hot Springs (the Geysers) 208°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 Hot Pot (blossom Hot Springs)?
The temperature at the source has been recorded at 136°F (58°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 Hot Pot (blossom Hot Springs)?
Hot Pot (blossom Hot Springs) is in Humboldt County, Nevada, about 21 miles northwest of Battle Mountain, NV. The GPS coordinates are 40.9220, -117.1080.
Can you soak at Hot Pot (blossom Hot Springs)?
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 Hot Pot (blossom Hot Springs)?
The closest listed spring is Brooks Spring, about 12 miles southwest. Golconda Hot Spring (south) 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, the NOAA NCEI Thermal Springs List. Data last refreshed August 2026. Source 1 Source 2
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