Are There Hot SpringsAre there hot springs in Nevada?
Yes, more than any other state. Nevada has 312 hot springs on NOAA's list, from free desert pools like Soldier Meadows and Spencer to Gold Strike near Hoover Dam and resorts near Reno and Carson City.
Most are on public land in remote basins, so plan for long dirt roads, no services and, on the Black Rock Desert playa, dry weather. Some, like Diana's Punch Bowl and Double Hot Springs, are far too hot to soak in.
Best hot springs in Nevada
The Nevada hot springs most visitors plan a trip around.
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Soldier Meadows Hot Springs
Near GerlachRock-dammed pools at 90–112°F with BLM camping on site.
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Spencer Hot Springs
Near AustinFree tubs in open sagebrush, with easy access.
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Gold Strike Hot Springs
Near Hoover DamSlot canyon pools on a strenuous hike; October to May.
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Resort
David Walley's Hot Springs Resort
GenoaA resort below the Sierra in business since 1862.
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Public pool
Carson Hot Springs
Carson CityOutdoor pools and indoor tubs in use since 1849.
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Virgin Valley Hot Springs
Sheldon Wildlife RefugeA warm pool and old bathhouse beside a free campground.
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Famous hot springs in Nevada
All 24 hot springs we list in Nevada, A to Z.
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Bishop Creek Hot Springs, Nevada
Free 40-foot concrete pool in a canyon 12 miles north of Wells, reached on foot or by high clearance.
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Black Rock Hot Springs, Nevada
Pool on the Black Rock Desert playa with a small dock; 4WD and dry conditions only.
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Bog Hot Springs, Nevada
Long hot ditch with several pools below a 130°F source, on ranch land near the Oregon border.
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Public pool
Bowers Mansion Hot Springs, Nevada
County park by an 1860s mansion with a geothermal-fed public pool and splash pad; summer season.
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Motel
Caliente Hot Springs Motel and Spa, Nevada
Motel on US-93 with private soak rooms and in-room mineral baths, about 150 miles from Las Vegas.
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Public pool
Carson Hot Springs, Nevada
Carson City resort in use since 1849, with four outdoor pools and ten indoor tubs.
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Resort
David Walley's Hot Springs Resort, Nevada
Resort below the Sierra in Genoa, running since 1862, with five outdoor tubs at 98–104°F.
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View only
Diana's Punch Bowl, Nevada
Boiling spring in a travertine crater on private ranch land; far too hot to soak, and permission is needed.
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Double Hot Springs, Nevada
Fenced boiling pools with a soaking trough beside them, across the playa; 4WD and dry weather needed.
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Dyke Hot Springs, Nevada
Remote spring with a 136°F source and little infrastructure.
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Fish Lake Valley Hot Well, Nevada
Free county-managed tub at about 105°F, with a vault toilet, fire rings and camping.
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Gold Strike Hot Springs, Nevada
Pools at 100–109°F in a slot canyon, reached by a strenuous hike with rope sections; October to May.
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Hyder Hot Springs, Nevada
Remote geothermal site with travertine mounds, hot seeps and a soaking pool.
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Kyle Hot Springs, Nevada
Very remote tubs at 85–105°F at an abandoned site; 4WD advised.
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Paradise Valley Hot Springs, Nevada
Free volunteer-built tubs at 95–108°F fed by a 130°F source.
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Rogers Spring, Nevada
Shallow 82°F spring pool with picnic areas in Lake Mead National Recreation Area; park fee.
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Ruby Valley Hot Springs, Nevada
Free primitive pool at 100–103°F in the Ruby Valley, about 60 miles from Elko; 4WD recommended.
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Soldier Meadows Hot Springs, Nevada
Free rock-dammed pools at 90–112°F with BLM camping on site; no sunscreen in the water.
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Spencer Hot Springs, Nevada
Free BLM tubs at 90–110°F in open sagebrush, 19 miles from Austin; easy access, no facilities.
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Private tubs
Steamboat Hot Springs, Nevada
Private mineral tubs south of Reno; book ahead, ages 12 and over.
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Spa
Steamboat Hot Springs Healing Center and Spa, Nevada
Private tubs and a steam room at a healing centre on the Steamboat geothermal field; no under-12s.
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Trego Hot Springs, Nevada
Free geothermal ditch at 90–100°F by a rail line; check water-quality advisories.
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Twelvemile Hot Springs, Nevada
Free primitive pool by a 104°F source, at the end of a 2-mile hike.
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Virgin Valley Hot Springs, Nevada
Free warm pool and CCC-era bathhouse beside a campground in Sheldon National Wildlife Refuge.
Rules and etiquette for hot springs in Nevada
Desert hot springs need care.
- Carry water and fuelMany springs are far from services, with no phone signal.
- Skip sunscreen in the waterSoldier Meadows asks soakers to keep sunscreen out of the pools.
- Keep your face out of the waterThe CDC advises keeping your head above water in natural hot springs.
- Pack it outThere are no bins at remote springs.
- Test before you get inSources at Double Hot Springs and Diana's Punch Bowl are near boiling.
Plan your Nevada hot springs trip
Timing your trip
Autumn to spring. Summer is dangerously hot in the south, and Gold Strike is closed outside October to May. The Black Rock Desert playa is only passable when dry.
What you will pay
Most natural springs on BLM land are free. Gold Strike and Rogers Spring are in Lake Mead National Recreation Area, so a park fee applies. Resorts near Reno and Carson City charge admission.
Reaching the springs
Gold Strike is off US-93 near Hoover Dam, about 40 minutes from Las Vegas. Spencer is 19 miles from Austin on US-50. The Black Rock springs are north of Gerlach, about two hours from Reno, and need 4WD.
Hot springs in Nevada FAQ
Which state has the most hot springs?
Nevada, with 312 on NOAA's list of US thermal springs, though many aren't suitable for soaking.
Are there hot springs near Las Vegas?
Yes. Gold Strike Hot Springs near Hoover Dam is about 40 minutes away, and Rogers Spring is in Lake Mead National Recreation Area.
Are there hot springs near Reno?
Yes. Steamboat Hot Springs is just south of Reno, and Bowers Mansion, Carson Hot Springs and David Walley's are nearby.
Are Nevada hot springs free?
Most natural springs on BLM land are free; resorts and pools near Reno and Carson City charge entry.
Pictures of hot springs in Nevada
Photos of Carson Hot Springs, a hot spring in this guide. We only use photos whose license allows reuse and credit the photographer under each one. The full credits are on our photo credits page.
How we checked this page
Reviewed on against the sources below.
- NOAA: Thermal Springs List for the United States (state totals)
- CDC: Preventing brain infection when swimming (head above water)
- Travel Nevada (official state tourism)
- NPS: Lake Mead National Recreation Area (Gold Strike, Rogers Spring)
Explore hot springs in other states
Every other state with a hot springs guide.