# Chimney Warm Spring, Nevada

Chimney Warm Spring in Nevada. 160°F (71°C). Roadside · Public Land. Eureka County.

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

## Can you soak at Chimney Warm Spring?

Not at the source. The water leaves the ground at 160°F, hot enough to burn skin. You can drive right up to it. It's on Bureau of Land Management land.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Source water temperature | 160°F (71°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| pH | 7.8 (Slightly Alkaline) |
| Total dissolved solids | 405 mg/L |
| Elevation | 4,813 ft |
| Access | Roadside · Public Land, 228 ft from the nearest road |
| Land | Tonopah Field Office, Bureau of Land Management |
| County | Eureka County |
| Nearest town | Eureka |
| Coordinates | 38.46400, -115.79200 |
| Best months to soak | January, December, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |

## Soaking safety

**Very Hot Source, Use Extreme Caution.** At 160°F, the source water at Chimney Warm Spring 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 Chimney Warm Spring

Chimney Warm Spring carries the word warm, and the recorded temperature is scalding, well past anything a person can stand in. It sits on Tonopah Field Office ground in Eureka County, Nevada, with the town of Eureka more than seventy miles away. Public access is open. A 1967 sample found near-neutral water with moderate dissolved solids, and it carries a USGS site number.

The road is a couple hundred feet away. High desert basin, dry, six inches or so of moisture a year, plus a foot of snow in the cold months. The land is plain BLM with no further designation. What the spring flows into goes unrecorded, and so does anything built around it.

The file points to winter. Water at this temperature burns on contact; stay clear of the source. Access is open, with no fee on record and no campground. The chemistry dates to 1967. Do not let the name lead you to expect something you can ease into.

## Water chemistry

Lab sample from 1967-08-07 (Water Quality Portal).

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| pH | 7.8 |
| Total dissolved solids | 405 mg/L |
| Calcium | 56 mg/L |
| Magnesium | 17 mg/L |
| Sodium | 68 mg/L |
| Sulfate | 47 mg/L |
| Chloride | 26 mg/L |

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Ely](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/nevada/ely), 16 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Nevada](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada)
- [Storm Spring, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/storm-spring): 99°F source, Roadside, near Eureka, Eureka County
- [Lockes Big Spring, Hay Corral Spr, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/lockes-big-spring-hay-corral-spr): 100°F source, Short Walk, near Eureka, Eureka County
- [Coyote Hole Spring, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/coyote-hole-spring): 113°F source, Roadside, near Eureka, Eureka County
- [Abel Spring, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/abel-spring): 115°F source, Roadside, near Eureka, Eureka County
- [Kate Spring, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/kate-spring): 73°F source, Short Walk, near Ely, White Pine County
- [Blue Eagle Springs, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/blue-eagle-springs): 84°F source, pH 6.9, Roadside, near Ely, White Pine County

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Chimney Warm Spring?**
Chimney Warm Spring has a water temperature of 160°F (71°C). This is considered a hot spring, well above body temperature.

**Where is Chimney Warm Spring located?**
Chimney Warm Spring is located in Eureka County, Nevada at 4,813 feet elevation, near Eureka. Coordinates: 38.4640°N, 115.7920°W.

**How do I get to Chimney Warm Spring?**
Chimney Warm Spring has Roadside road access (228 ft from the road).

**Is Chimney Warm Spring free to visit?**
Chimney Warm Spring has Open access. It is managed by Bureau of Land Management.

**What minerals are in the water at Chimney Warm Spring?**
Water chemistry analysis shows the presence of pH, Total Dissolved Solids, Calcium, Magnesium, Sodium, Sulfate, Chloride. The pH is 7.8 (slightly alkaline). Total dissolved solids measure 405 mg/L.

**Is it safe to soak at Chimney Warm Spring?**
No, not at the source. The water at Chimney Warm Spring reaches 160°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