Davis Ranch Spring

Nye County, Nevada · Near Pahrump
36.4080°N, 116.3130°W · 2,250 ft
70°F 81°F air 2,250 ft Restricted Short Walk US Fish and Wildlife Service

Davis Ranch Spring is one of the warm springs inside Ash Meadows National Wildlife Refuge, in Nye County, Nevada, with Pahrump the closest town at about 22 miles. The water is tepid. You would feel it was warm with a hand in it and little else. Access is on record as restricted, and on a refuge that usually means the spring is protected habitat first. Do not plan on getting in.

Location

Spring Meadows Road passes within about a third of a mile, and the final stretch is on foot. This is low desert, managed by the US Fish and Wildlife Service as part of the refuge. Rain hardly registers over a year and snow almost never falls here. The yearly average temperature reads mild, and the months listed as best are the winter ones.

Go between December and February. Before you go, check the refuge rules, since restricted access can mean a fence or a closed path. Nothing about a fee or a campground is recorded. The temperature comes from a USGS reading, so take it as one day's measurement.

Monthly Climate
47°
Jan
51°
Feb
59°
Mar
67°
Apr
74°
May
87°
Jun
91°
Jul
90°
Aug
82°
Sep
68°
Oct
55°
Nov
45°
Dec
Annual Precip: 4.0 in Annual Snow: 0.7 in
Best Time to Visit
December Air 45°F · Water 70°F · +25° contrast
January Air 47°F · Water 70°F · +23° contrast
February Air 51°F · Water 70°F · +19° contrast
December offers 46°F more contrast than July
Current Conditions
81°F
N 0.0 mph 26%
Sunday 85° Low 68° Chance Light Rain then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 40% precip
Labor Day 92° Low 61° Sunny
Tuesday 95° Low 66° Sunny 3% precip
Wednesday 101° Low 70° Sunny 5% precip
Thursday 103° Low 74° Sunny 3% precip
Where to Stay

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Temperature
70°F
Warm Hot Boiling
Water Temp 70°F (21°C)
Avg Air Temp 68°F
Above Ambient +2°F
Mild soaking conditions September
Access
Restricted
Road Access Short Walk
Nearest Road Spring Meadows Road
Distance to Road 0.3 mi
Land
Ownership Federal
Agency US Fish and Wildlife Service
Designation National Wildlife Refuge
Unit Ash Meadows National Wildlife Refuge
Manager US Fish and Wildlife Service
Protection 1 - Permanent protection, natural state
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the water temperature at Davis Ranch Spring?
Davis Ranch Spring has a water temperature of 70°F (21°C). This is a warm thermal spring.
Where is Davis Ranch Spring located?
Davis Ranch Spring is located in Nye County, Nevada at 2,250 feet elevation, near Pahrump. Coordinates: 36.4080°N, 116.3130°W.
How do I get to Davis Ranch Spring?
Davis Ranch Spring has Short Walk road access, with the nearest road being Spring Meadows Road (0.3 mi from the road).
Is Davis Ranch Spring free to visit?
Davis Ranch Spring has Restricted access. It is managed by US Fish and Wildlife Service.
Sources: USGS NWIS