# Boiling Springs, Nevada

Boiling Springs in Nevada. 187°F (86°C). Short Walk. Lyon County.

- Page: https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/boiling-springs-2
- Source: Soaking Springs, researched and maintained by Armen Suny
- Updated: 2026-09-14

## Can you soak at Boiling Springs?

Not at the source. The water leaves the ground at 187°F, hot enough to burn skin. It's a short walk from the road.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Source water temperature | 187°F (86°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| Elevation | 4,095 ft |
| Access | Short Walk, 467 ft from the nearest road |
| County | Lyon County |
| Nearest town | Fernley |
| Coordinates | 40.26200, -119.37900 |
| Best months to soak | December, January, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |

## Soaking safety

**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.

## About Boiling Springs

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.

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.

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Cold Springs](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/nevada/cold-springs), 29 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Nevada](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada)
- [Hot Seeps (San Emidio Desert), NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/hot-seeps-san-emidio-desert): 203°F source, Roadside, near Fernley, Lyon 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
- [Pyramid Island Hot Spring, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/pyramid-island-hot-spring): Short Walk, near Spanish Springs, Washoe County
- [Anaho Island Spring, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/anaho-island-spring): 120°F source, Hike, near Spanish Springs, Washoe County
- [Mud Springs, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/mud-springs): 184°F source, pH 7.9, TDS 4,420 mg/L, Short Walk, near Lovelock, Pershing County

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