# Black Rock Hot Spring, Nevada

Black Rock Hot Spring in Nevada. 136°F (58°C). Roadside · Public Land. Pershing County.

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

## Can you soak at Black Rock Hot Spring?

Only once it cools. The water leaves the ground at 136°F, hotter than any hot tub. You can drive right up to it. It's on Bureau of Land Management land. We haven't confirmed whether it has a pool or charges a fee.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Source water temperature | 136°F (58°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| pH | 7.5 (Slightly Alkaline) |
| Elevation | 3,955 ft |
| Access | Roadside · Public Land, 127 ft from the nearest road |
| Land | Black Rock Field Office, Bureau of Land Management |
| County | Pershing County |
| Nearest town | Lovelock |
| Coordinates | 40.97200, -119.00700 |
| Best months to soak | December, January, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |

## About Black Rock Hot Spring

Black Rock Hot Spring is a hot spring on Bureau of Land Management ground in Pershing County, in the Black Rock country about sixty miles from Lovelock. The source runs too hot to sit in straight, well above bath temperature though short of scalding. It is listed open to the public. OpenStreetMap knows it by the same name.

You drive to it. A hundred-odd feet separate the spring from the closest road, an unnamed one, and the ground is BLM, Black Rock Field Office. Elevation is around four thousand feet. This is dry country: seven inches of rain and snow combined in a typical year and about a foot of snow in winter, so the approach is seldom snowbound.

December through February is what the climate points to. Stay in contact long enough and this water burns. Test first, then hunt for the spot where it has cooled off. Access is open and it sits right by the road. No fee is noted. The chemistry comes from a 1980 sample that read close to neutral.

## Water chemistry

Lab sample from 1980-06-24 (Water Quality Portal).

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| pH | 7.5 |
| Calcium | 14 mg/L |
| Magnesium | 3 mg/L |
| Sodium | 460 mg/L |
| Sulfate | 130 mg/L |
| Chloride | 180 mg/L |
| Iron | 40 µg/L |

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Alturas](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/nevada/alturas), 31 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Nevada](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada)
- [Unnamed thermal spring, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/unnamed-spring-pershing-county-1): 194°F source, pH 7.0, Short Walk, near Lovelock, Pershing County
- [Casey Springs, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/casey-springs): 204°F source, Short Walk, near Lovelock, Pershing County
- [Unnamed thermal spring, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/unnamed-spring-pershing-county-8): 172°F source, pH 7.1, Short Walk, near Lovelock, Pershing County
- [Unnamed thermal spring, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/unnamed-spring-pershing-county-7): 161°F source, Roadside, near Lovelock, Pershing County
- [Unnamed thermal spring, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/unnamed-spring-pershing-county-6): 114°F source, Short Walk, near Lovelock, Pershing County
- [Double Hot Springs, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/double-hot-springs): 178°F source, Roadside, near Lovelock, Pershing County

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Black Rock Hot Spring?**
Black Rock Hot Spring has a water temperature of 136°F (58°C). This is considered a hot spring, well above body temperature.

**Where is Black Rock Hot Spring located?**
Black Rock Hot Spring is located in Pershing County, Nevada at 3,955 feet elevation, near Lovelock. Coordinates: 40.9720°N, 119.0070°W.

**How do I get to Black Rock Hot Spring?**
Black Rock Hot Spring has Roadside road access (127 ft from the road).

**Is Black Rock Hot Spring free to visit?**
Black Rock Hot Spring has Open access. It is managed by Bureau of Land Management.

**What minerals are in the water at Black Rock Hot Spring?**
Water chemistry analysis shows the presence of pH, Calcium, Magnesium, Sodium, Sulfate, Chloride, Iron. The pH is 7.5 (slightly alkaline).

**Is it safe to soak at Black Rock Hot Spring?**
With care. At 136°F Black Rock Hot 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