Natural hot spring · Nevada
Wine Cup Ranch Springs
Elko County, Nevada · 26 miles northeast of Wells, NV
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
- Wells, NV (26 mi / 41 km)
- Coordinates
- Pools or sources
- 1
- Scalding: recorded at 50°C or above. Water at this temperature causes burns in seconds.
About Wine Cup Ranch Springs
Wine Cup Ranch Springs is a natural hot spring in Elko County, Nevada, about 26 miles northeast of Wells, NV. The nearest large city is Twin Falls, ID, roughly 80 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
| sulfate | 41.813 mg/l |
|---|---|
| chloride | 14.9413 mg/l |
| bicarbonate | 432.8 mg/l |
| sodium | 83.679536259625 mg/l |
| calcium | 57.4791987924267 mg/l |
| magnesium | 15.4197733744661 mg/l |
| potassium | 39.1 mg/l |
| silica | 71.2406109805597 mg/l |
| iron | 2.3362 mg/l |
Laboratory values from public geochemistry records, sampled 2008. Mineral content does not mean the water is safe to drink.
Map and directions
Red marks Wine Cup Ranch Springs. Other colored dots are nearby springs in this directory. Coordinates: 41.41200, -114.67500.
Getting there
- Nearest town: Wells, NV. The spring is about 26 miles (41 km) northeast of town in a straight line.
- Nearest large city: Twin Falls, ID, about 80 miles (129 km) in a straight line.
- Planning from a city? See hot springs near Twin Falls, ID.
- 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 Wine Cup Ranch Springs
- Twelvemile Spring 102°F
- Threemile Spring, Sulphur Hot Springs 122°F
- Ralphs Warm Springs 86°F
- Magic Hot Springs 109°F
- Gambles Hole 104°F
- Nile Spring 109°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 Wine Cup Ranch Springs?
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 Wine Cup Ranch Springs?
Wine Cup Ranch Springs is in Elko County, Nevada, about 26 miles northeast of Wells, NV. The GPS coordinates are 41.4120, -114.6750.
Can you soak at Wine Cup Ranch 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 Wine Cup Ranch Springs?
The closest listed spring is Twelvemile Spring, about 18 miles southwest. Threemile Spring, Sulphur Hot Springs is about 24 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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