Travertine Springs
Travertine Springs flows at 90°F within Death Valley National Park near Beatty, Nevada, emerging in one of Earth's hottest and driest environments where extreme aridity dominates the landscape.
Located at just 364 feet elevation where average annual air temperatures reach 77.4°F and precipitation totals only 3.5 inches, the spring lies 149 meters from Highway 190 requiring a short walk through stark desert terrain with minimal vegetation.
Despite sharing a name with the famous Travertine Hot Springs near Bridgeport, this entirely separate feature produces near-neutral pH water (pH 7.8) with different mineral composition reflecting Death Valley's unique geothermal and geochemical environment.
Access is a short walk from Highway 190. Death Valley Backcountry Roadside Camping (4.1 km away) offers primitive sites requiring high-clearance or 4-wheel drive vehicles, with no water, toilets, or amenities available.
Is Travertine Springs worth visiting?
Best for
- Warm-water soaking
- Overnight camping trips
The water at Travertine Springs is slightly alkaline (pH 7.8).
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Overview PLEASE BE AWARE:These are primitive sites that do not offer water, electricity, toilet access, or any amenities. Most primitive roadside campsites require a high clearance vehicle, and 4-wheel drive is highly encouraged. Road conditions can change quickly. High clearance vehicles are defined as a SUV or truck with at least 15 inch tire rims AND at least 8 inches of ground clearance from the lowest point of the frame, body, or suspension. Despite its morbid name, a great diversity of...