Developed hot spring pool · Nevada
Smith Creek Valley Hot Springs
Lander County, Nevada · 67 miles east of Fallon, NV
Last updated
- Type
- Developed Developed hot spring pool
- Water temperature
- 198°F (92°C) at the source
- Cost
- Not recorded
- Hours or season
- Not recorded
- Clothing
- Not recorded
- Nearest town
- Fallon, NV (67 mi / 107 km)
- Coordinates
- Pools or sources
- 22
- Scalding: recorded at 50°C or above. Water at this temperature causes burns in seconds.
About Smith Creek Valley Hot Springs
Smith Creek Valley Hot Springs is a developed hot spring pool in Lander County, Nevada, about 67 miles east of Fallon, NV. The nearest large city is Sparks, NV, roughly 119 miles away as the crow flies.
The recorded temperature has been recorded at 198°F (92°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.
This is a developed site with built pools, tubs or a bathhouse, so there is usually an entry fee, set opening hours and basic facilities.
The site has 22 mapped pools or sources within about 500 meters of each other.
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, OpenStreetMap mappers, and other public sources. Temperatures change with season, flow and pool design. See our soak temperature guide for safe soaking times.
Map and directions
Red marks Smith Creek Valley Hot Springs. Other colored dots are nearby springs in this directory. Coordinates: 39.31295, -117.54988.
Getting there
- Nearest town: Fallon, NV. The spring is about 67 miles (107 km) east of town in a straight line.
- Nearest large city: Sparks, NV, about 119 miles (191 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 Smith Creek Valley Hot Springs
- McLeod Ranch Hot Spring 180°F
- Big Blue (a) Spring 90°F
- Spencer Hot Springs 162°F
- Darroughs Hot Springs 203°F
- Dixie Hot Springs 162°F
- Wedell Hot Springs 144°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.
- 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 Smith Creek Valley Hot Springs?
The recorded temperature has been recorded at 198°F (92°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 Smith Creek Valley Hot Springs?
Smith Creek Valley Hot Springs is in Lander County, Nevada, about 67 miles east of Fallon, NV. The GPS coordinates are 39.3130, -117.5499.
What hot springs are near Smith Creek Valley Hot Springs?
The closest listed spring is McLeod Ranch Hot Spring, about 30 miles southeast. Big Blue (a) Spring is about 37 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 OpenStreetMap, the NOAA NCEI Thermal Springs List. Data last refreshed August 2026. Source 1 Source 2 Source 3 Source 4
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