Crescent Valley Hot Springs

Lander County, Nevada · Near Battle Mountain
40.4170°N, 116.5070°W · 4,750 ft
138°F 86°F air 4,750 ft Roadside

Crescent Valley Hot Springs comes out of the ground hot, a few degrees under the point where water burns skin on contact. It sits in Lander County, Nevada, a little under thirty miles from Battle Mountain, the closest town on file. Neither an owner nor a public access status has been put on record. A USGS thermal entry exists for the spot.

Location
25 miles from Battle Mountain, NV

The spring lies a couple hundred feet off Dean Dann Spa Road, so it counts as a roadside stop. The valley floor here is mid-elevation high desert, dry most of the year, with about ten inches of precipitation. Winters drop around two feet of snow over the season.

The record favors December through February for a visit. Drive up, walk a short way. No campground is listed anywhere near. Water this hot will scald; test it before you put a hand in, and do not assume any pool is cooler than the source. Landowner and public access both sit blank on file, so find out before you go.

Monthly Climate
28°
Jan
32°
Feb
41°
Mar
50°
Apr
59°
May
72°
Jun
82°
Jul
80°
Aug
69°
Sep
54°
Oct
40°
Nov
28°
Dec
Annual Precip: 10.0 in Annual Snow: 25.8 in
Best Time to Visit
December Air 28°F · Water 138°F · +111° contrast
January Air 28°F · Water 138°F · +110° contrast
February Air 32°F · Water 138°F · +106° contrast
December offers 55°F more contrast than July
Current Conditions
86°F
WSW 29.0 mph 22%
This Afternoon 89° Low 52° Sunny
Spring is +49° warmer
Saturday 90° Low 48° Sunny
Spring is +48° warmer
Sunday 80° Low 40° Sunny
Spring is +58° warmer
Monday 76° Low 40° Sunny
Spring is +62° warmer
Tuesday 81° Low 45° Sunny
Spring is +57° warmer
Temperature
138°F
Warm Hot Boiling
Water Temp 138°F (59°C)
Avg Air Temp 53°F
Above Ambient +85°F
Great soaking conditions September
Access
Road Access Roadside
Nearest Road Dean Dann Spa Road
Distance to Road 227 ft
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the water temperature at Crescent Valley Hot Springs?
Crescent Valley Hot Springs has a water temperature of 138°F (59°C). This is considered a hot spring, well above body temperature.
Where is Crescent Valley Hot Springs located?
Crescent Valley Hot Springs is located in Lander County, Nevada at 4,750 feet elevation, near Battle Mountain. Coordinates: 40.4170°N, 116.5070°W.
How do I get to Crescent Valley Hot Springs?
Crescent Valley Hot Springs has Roadside road access, with the nearest road being Dean Dann Spa Road (227 ft from the road).
Is it safe to soak at Crescent Valley Hot Springs?
With care. At 138°F Crescent Valley Hot Springs 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 NWIS