# Tecopa Hot Springs, California

Tecopa Hot Springs in California. 118°F (48°C). Roadside. Nye County.

- Page: https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/tecopa-hot-springs
- Source: Soaking Springs, researched and maintained by Armen Suny
- Updated: 2026-09-14

## Can you soak at Tecopa Hot Springs?

Only once it cools. The water leaves the ground at 118°F, hotter than any hot tub. You can drive right up to it. We haven't confirmed whether it has a pool or charges a fee.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Source water temperature | 118°F (48°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| pH | 8.0 (Slightly Alkaline) |
| Total dissolved solids | 2,020 mg/L |
| Elevation | 1,411 ft |
| Access | Roadside, 247 ft from the nearest road (Sundown Street) |
| County | Nye County |
| Nearest town | Pahrump |
| Coordinates | 35.87100, -116.23000 |
| Best months to soak | December, January, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |

## About Tecopa Hot Springs

Tecopa Hot Springs, listed in Nye County about six miles from Pahrump, puts out hot water, 118 degrees on record, off a street called Sundown. The water carries a heavy mineral load, over two thousand milligrams per liter of dissolved solids in a 1998 USGS sample, with a pH a touch on the alkaline side. Whose property the spring sits on goes unrecorded, and access is unlisted.

Sundown Street is a couple hundred feet away. Low desert at about 1,400 feet. Rainfall comes to four inches a year and snow to zero. The thermometer averages low seventies.

The Geological Survey maintains a site record here and sampled the water in March 1998.

Midwinter is when it rates best on file. Hot enough to burn with prolonged contact; cool or mix before soaking. No campground is listed nearby. No fee information. No newer water sample is on record. Ownership is unknown, so check before entering.

## Water chemistry

Lab sample from 1998-03-11 (Water Quality Portal).

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| pH | 8 |
| Total dissolved solids | 2,020 mg/L |
| Calcium | 4.77 mg/L |
| Magnesium | 1.88 mg/L |
| Sodium | 704 mg/L |
| Sulfate | 473 mg/L |
| Chloride | 354 mg/L |

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Inyokern](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/california/inyokern), 87 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in California](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california)
- [Springs, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/springs-nye-county-1): Warm, Roadside, near Pahrump, Nye County
- [Resting Spring, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/resting-spring): 80°F source, Short Walk, near Pahrump, Nye County
- [Chappo Spring, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/chappo-spring): 80°F source, pH 8.0, TDS 470 mg/L, Hike, near Pahrump, Nye County
- [Shoshone Spring, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/shoshone-spring): 90°F source, Roadside, near Pahrump, Nye County
- [Saratoga Spring, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/saratoga-spring): 82°F source, TDS 2,925 mg/L, Short Walk, near Fort Irwin, San Bernardino County
- [Sheep Creek Spring, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/sheep-creek-spring): 73°F source, pH 7.9, TDS 801 mg/L, Short Walk, near Fort Irwin, San Bernardino County

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Tecopa Hot Springs?**
Tecopa Hot Springs has a water temperature of 118°F (48°C). This is considered a hot spring, well above body temperature.

**Where is Tecopa Hot Springs located?**
Tecopa Hot Springs is located in Nye County, California at 1,411 feet elevation, near Pahrump. Coordinates: 35.8710°N, 116.2300°W.

**How do I get to Tecopa Hot Springs?**
Tecopa Hot Springs has Roadside road access, with the nearest road being Sundown Street (247 ft from the road).

**What minerals are in the water at Tecopa Hot Springs?**
Water chemistry analysis shows the presence of pH, Total Dissolved Solids, Calcium, Magnesium, Sodium, Sulfate, Chloride. The pH is 8.0 (slightly alkaline). Total dissolved solids measure 2,020 mg/L.

**Is it safe to soak at Tecopa Hot Springs?**
With care. At 118°F Tecopa Hot Springs is hot enough to need short sessions, fifteen to twenty minutes, and plenty of water. Enter slowly and get out if you feel light-headed.

## Sources

- USGS thermal springs records, Water Quality Portal lab analyses, OpenStreetMap, Wikipedia/Wikidata, NOAA climate normals