# Anaho Island Spring, Nevada

Anaho Island Spring in Nevada. 120°F (49°C). Hike · Public Land. Washoe County.

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

## Can you soak at Anaho Island Spring?

Only once it cools. The water leaves the ground at 120°F, hotter than any hot tub. Reaching it takes a hike. We haven't confirmed whether it has a pool or charges a fee.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Source water temperature | 120°F (49°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| Elevation | 3,799 ft |
| Access | Hike · Public Land, 1.6 mi from the nearest road |
| Land | Pyramid Lake Paiute Reservation, TRIB |
| County | Washoe County |
| Nearest town | Spanish Springs |
| Coordinates | 39.94400, -119.50900 |
| Best months to soak | December, January, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |

## About Anaho Island Spring

Anaho Island Spring is a hot spring in Washoe County, Nevada, about 22 miles from Spanish Springs, on Pyramid Lake Paiute Reservation ground. The water on file is hot, well past comfortable soaking, the kind that needs cooling before anyone gets in. Tribal land, and access is not established on the record. Reaching the point means a hike of about a mile and a half from the nearest road.

Under 3,800 feet, low desert, with a little winter snow and scant precipitation. No road name is on file. No campground is listed. The land unit is the Pyramid Lake Paiute Reservation, which governs everything about how and if a visitor may approach. Nothing on record describes the spring itself.

Ask the Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe before planning anything; nothing on record grants access. Hot water here can burn, and no pool or cooling is described. Winter months rate best. No chemistry, no sample date, no fee, no image on file. The temperature may come from an old survey.

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Spanish Springs](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/nevada/spanish-springs-washoe), 22 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Nevada](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada)
- [Pyramid Island Hot Spring, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/pyramid-island-hot-spring): Short Walk, near Spanish Springs, Washoe County
- [Spring, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/spring-washoe-county): 73°F source, Short Walk, near Spanish Springs, Washoe County
- [The Needle Rocks Hot Spring, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/the-needle-rocks-hot-spring): 208°F source, pH 7.8, Short Walk, near Spanish Springs, Washoe County
- [The Needle Rocks Hot Springs, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/the-needle-rocks-hot-springs): 208°F source, pH 8.1, TDS 4,095 mg/L, Short Walk, near Spanish Springs, Washoe County
- [Fish Springs, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/fish-springs-2): 73°F source, Roadside, near Cold Springs, Washoe County
- [Boiling Springs, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/boiling-springs-2): 187°F source, Short Walk, near Fernley, Lyon County

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Anaho Island Spring?**
Anaho Island Spring has a water temperature of 120°F (49°C). This is considered a hot spring, well above body temperature.

**Where is Anaho Island Spring located?**
Anaho Island Spring is located in Washoe County, Nevada at 3,799 feet elevation, near Spanish Springs. Coordinates: 39.9440°N, 119.5090°W.

**How do I get to Anaho Island Spring?**
Anaho Island Spring has Hike road access (1.6 mi from the road).

**Is Anaho Island Spring free to visit?**
Anaho Island Spring has Unknown access. It is managed by DESG.

**Is it safe to soak at Anaho Island Spring?**
With care. At 120°F Anaho Island Spring 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