Shoshone Spring
Shoshone Spring emerges at 90°F just 24 feet from the road on the California-Nevada border, delivering water 19 degrees warmer than the surrounding air.
The spring sits at 1,607 feet elevation in open desert terrain near Pahrump, accessible directly from the roadside. The landscape stretches flat and sparse, with minimal vegetation and intense sun exposure characteristic of the Mojave Desert region where annual precipitation totals only 2.5 inches.
This spring's thermal warmth reflects deeper geothermal activity near the California-Nevada border region. The modest but noticeable temperature elevation above ambient conditions makes it a reliable warm water source in an otherwise harsh desert environment.
The roadside location makes this spring highly accessible without hiking. The extreme aridity means water is precious; visit year-round but expect intense sun. This remains one of the few thermal features immediately accessible in this remote area.
Is Shoshone Spring worth visiting?
Best for
- Warm-water soaking
- Easy day trips
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