# Buffalo Valley Hot Springs, Nevada

Buffalo Valley Hot Springs in Nevada. 174°F (79°C). Short Walk · Public Land. Lander County.

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

## Can you soak at Buffalo Valley Hot Springs?

Not at the source. The water leaves the ground at 174°F, hot enough to burn skin. It's a short walk from the road. It's on Bureau of Land Management land.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Source water temperature | 174°F (79°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| pH | 6.8 (Neutral) |
| Elevation | 4,626 ft |
| Access | Short Walk · Public Land, 0.3 mi from the nearest road |
| Land | Mount Lewis Field Office, Bureau of Land Management |
| County | Lander County |
| Nearest town | Battle Mountain |
| Coordinates | 40.36800, -117.32700 |
| Best months to soak | January, December, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |

## Soaking safety

**Very Hot Source, Use Extreme Caution.** At 174°F, the source water at Buffalo Valley Hot 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 Buffalo Valley Hot Springs

Buffalo Valley Hot Springs is a scalding spring on BLM ground in Lander County, Nevada, twenty-seven miles from Battle Mountain. Water comes out hot enough to cook with. Access is open, managed by the Mount Lewis Field Office. A 1978 sample came back a touch acidic, with iron among its minerals.

A third of a mile on foot from the road. Basin floor at middling elevation, dry through summer, twenty-five inches of snow through the winter. The parcel is ordinary public land with no added designation. The record describes no pool, no structure, nothing beyond the thermal point itself.

Winter is what the file recommends. The source water will burn on contact; test anything before touching it and keep children back. Access is open. Camping and fees go unmentioned. The only chemistry is from 1978. If a cooler pool exists, the file does not mention it, so do not count on one.

## Water chemistry

Lab sample from 1978-01-01 (Water Quality Portal).

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| pH | 6.8 |
| Calcium | 44 mg/L |
| Magnesium | 8.8 mg/L |
| Sodium | 300 mg/L |
| Sulfate | 83 mg/L |
| Chloride | 29 mg/L |
| Iron | 50 µg/L |

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Battle Mountain](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/nevada/battle-mountain), 33 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Nevada](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada)
- [Buffalo Springs, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/buffalo-springs): 162°F source, Roadside, near Battle Mountain, Lander County
- [Mound Springs, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/mound-springs): 109°F source, Short Walk, near Battle Mountain, Lander County
- [Unnamed thermal spring, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/unnamed-spring-lander-county): 162°F source, Roadside, near Battle Mountain, Lander County
- [Home Station Ranch Hot Spring, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/home-station-ranch-hot-spring): 135°F source, pH 6.8, Roadside, near Battle Mountain, Lander County
- [Hot Springs, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/hot-springs-lander-county-4): 127°F source, Roadside, near Battle Mountain, Lander County
- [Hot Springs, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/hot-springs-lander-county-3): 127°F source, pH 8.0, Roadside, near Battle Mountain, Lander County

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Buffalo Valley Hot Springs?**
Buffalo Valley Hot Springs has a water temperature of 174°F (79°C). This is considered a hot spring, well above body temperature.

**Where is Buffalo Valley Hot Springs located?**
Buffalo Valley Hot Springs is located in Lander County, Nevada at 4,626 feet elevation, near Battle Mountain. Coordinates: 40.3680°N, 117.3270°W.

**How do I get to Buffalo Valley Hot Springs?**
Buffalo Valley Hot Springs has Short Walk road access (0.3 mi from the road).

**Is Buffalo Valley Hot Springs free to visit?**
Buffalo Valley Hot Springs has Open access. It is managed by Bureau of Land Management.

**What minerals are in the water at Buffalo Valley Hot Springs?**
Water chemistry analysis shows the presence of pH, Calcium, Magnesium, Sodium, Sulfate, Chloride, Iron. The pH is 6.8 (neutral).

**Is it safe to soak at Buffalo Valley Hot Springs?**
No, not at the source. The water at Buffalo Valley Hot Springs reaches 174°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