Boiling Springs

Lyon County, Nevada · Near Fernley
40.2620°N, 119.3790°W · 4,095 ft
187°F 81°F air 4,095 ft Short Walk
Very Hot Source, Use Extreme Caution

At 187°F, the source water at Boiling Springs is hot enough to cause burns. Some hot springs this hot have cooler side pools or downstream areas suitable for soaking. Always test the water temperature before entering.

Boiling Springs earns the name. The water on record is far past scalding, close to a rolling boil, and nobody soaks in it. It lies in Lyon County about forty-nine miles from Fernley. No owner is named for the land and there is no entry for public access, so the record tells you what it is and little about your right to stand next to it.

Location
29 miles from Cold Springs, NV

Under five hundred feet of walking gets you from the closest road to the springs, and that road has no recorded name. Desert basin at around four thousand feet. Ten inches of wet in a year, a foot and a half of snow. The ground stays dry most of the year.

December through February carry the top rating. This water will scald instantly; stay back from the source and from any runoff near it, and keep dogs and kids on a leash or a hand. Access and ownership are unknown. Assume nothing.

Monthly Climate
36°
Jan
39°
Feb
46°
Mar
53°
Apr
61°
May
72°
Jun
81°
Jul
80°
Aug
71°
Sep
56°
Oct
44°
Nov
35°
Dec
Annual Precip: 9.5 in Annual Snow: 18.7 in
Best Time to Visit
December Air 35°F · Water 187°F · +152° contrast
January Air 36°F · Water 187°F · +151° contrast
February Air 39°F · Water 187°F · +148° contrast
December offers 46°F more contrast than July
Current Conditions
81°F
W 39.6 mph 22%
This Afternoon 88° Low 59° Sunny
Spring is +99° warmer
Saturday 86° Low 52° Blowing Dust
Spring is +101° warmer
Sunday 74° Low 49° Sunny
Spring is +113° warmer
Monday 75° Low 51° Sunny
Spring is +112° warmer
Tuesday 79° Low 55° Sunny
Spring is +108° warmer
Temperature
187°F
Warm Hot Boiling
Water Temp 187°F (86°C)
Avg Air Temp 56°F
Above Ambient +131°F
Great soaking conditions September
Access
Road Access Short Walk
Distance to Road 467 ft
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the water temperature at Boiling Springs?
Boiling Springs has a water temperature of 187°F (86°C). This is considered a hot spring, well above body temperature.
Where is Boiling Springs located?
Boiling Springs is located in Lyon County, Nevada at 4,095 feet elevation, near Fernley. Coordinates: 40.2620°N, 119.3790°W.
How do I get to Boiling Springs?
Boiling Springs has Short Walk road access (467 ft from the road).
Is it safe to soak at Boiling Springs?
No, not at the source. The water at Boiling Springs reaches 187°F, which can cause severe burns within seconds. Look for cooled side pools or downstream stretches, and test with a hand before anything else.
Sources: USGS NWIS