# Davis Ranch Spring, Nevada

Davis Ranch Spring in Nevada. 70°F (21°C). Short Walk · Public Land. Nye County.

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

## Can you soak at Davis Ranch Spring?

The water leaves the ground at 70°F, about as warm as a heated pool. Access is restricted. It's a short walk from the road. It's on US Fish and Wildlife Service land. We haven't confirmed whether it has a pool or charges a fee.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Source water temperature | 70°F (21°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| Elevation | 2,250 ft |
| Access | Short Walk · Public Land, 0.3 mi from the nearest road (Spring Meadows Road) |
| Land | Ash Meadows National Wildlife Refuge, US Fish and Wildlife Service |
| County | Nye County |
| Nearest town | Pahrump |
| Coordinates | 36.40800, -116.31300 |
| Best months to soak | December, January, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |

## About Davis Ranch Spring

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.

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.

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Pahrump](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/nevada/pahrump-nye), 22 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Nevada](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada)
- [Davis Ranch Springs, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/davis-ranch-springs): 81°F source, Roadside, near Pahrump, Nye County
- [Crystal Pool, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/crystal-pool): 91°F source, pH 7.1, TDS 433 mg/L, Short Walk, near Pahrump, Nye County
- [Spring, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/spring-nye-county-5): 79°F source, Short Walk, near Pahrump, Nye County
- [Button Springs, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/button-springs): 93°F source, Short Walk, near Pahrump, Nye County
- [Devils Hole, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/devils-hole): 92°F source, Short Walk, near Pahrump, Nye County
- [Scruggs Springs, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/scruggs-springs): 86°F source, Short Walk, near Pahrump, Nye County

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