# Dixie Hot Springs, Nevada

Dixie Hot Springs in Nevada. 162°F (72°C). Short Walk. Pershing County.

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

## Can you soak at Dixie Hot Springs?

Not at the source. The water leaves the ground at 162°F, hot enough to burn skin. It's a short walk from the road.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Source water temperature | 162°F (72°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| pH | 8.5 (Slightly Alkaline) |
| Total dissolved solids | 648 mg/L |
| Elevation | 3,418 ft |
| Access | Short Walk, 0.1 mi from the nearest road (Dixie Valley Road) |
| County | Pershing County |
| Nearest town | Lovelock |
| Coordinates | 39.79700, -118.06700 |
| Best months to soak | December, January, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |

## Soaking safety

**Very Hot Source, Use Extreme Caution.** At 162°F, the source water at Dixie 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 Dixie Hot Springs

Dixie Hot Springs sits off Dixie Valley Road in Pershing County, roughly 34 miles from Lovelock. The water comes out scalding, well past the point where skin can take it, so this is a thing to look at and test with a stick before anything else. Nobody is listed as owner and there is no access status, which in this part of Nevada should make you cautious about where you are standing.

Dixie Valley Road comes to within a couple hundred yards and you walk the rest. The spring lies in basin country at middling elevation. Winters bring some snow, the year is dry. A 2009 water sample put the water on the alkaline side with a fair load of dissolved solids, and iron among the minerals.

The cold months are listed as the best time. Reaching the spring is a short walk off the road. At these temperatures the water will scald on contact, so keep dogs and kids well back from where it surfaces. Ownership and public access are blank in the record. Confirm you are allowed there.

## Water chemistry

Lab sample from 2009-10-23 (Water Quality Portal).

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| pH | 8.5 |
| Total dissolved solids | 648 mg/L |
| Calcium | 7 mg/L |
| Magnesium | 0.14 mg/L |
| Sodium | 190 mg/L |
| Sulfate | 112 mg/L |
| Chloride | 151 mg/L |
| Iron | 25.2 µg/L |

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Fernley](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/nevada/fernley-lyon), 62 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Nevada](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada)
- [Dixie Comstock Mine, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/dixie-comstock-mine): Hot, Roadside, near Lovelock, Pershing County
- [Fumaroles, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/fumaroles-2): 204°F source, Short Walk, near Lovelock, Pershing County
- [Senator Fumaroles, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/senator-fumaroles): Boiling, Roadside, near Lovelock, Pershing County
- [Hyder Hot Springs, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/hyder-hot-springs): 176°F source, pH 6.8, TDS 1,120 mg/L, Short Walk, near Lovelock, Pershing County
- [Sou (Seven Devils) Hot Springs, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/sou-seven-devils-hot-springs): 185°F source, pH 6.9, TDS 1,010 mg/L, Roadside, near Lovelock, Pershing County
- [Spring, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/spring-pershing-county): 83°F source, Roadside, near Lovelock, Pershing County

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Dixie Hot Springs?**
Dixie Hot Springs has a water temperature of 162°F (72°C). This is considered a hot spring, well above body temperature.

**Where is Dixie Hot Springs located?**
Dixie Hot Springs is located in Pershing County, Nevada at 3,418 feet elevation, near Lovelock. Coordinates: 39.7970°N, 118.0670°W.

**How do I get to Dixie Hot Springs?**
Dixie Hot Springs has Short Walk road access, with the nearest road being Dixie Valley Road (0.1 mi from the road).

**What minerals are in the water at Dixie Hot Springs?**
Water chemistry analysis shows the presence of pH, Total Dissolved Solids, Calcium, Magnesium, Sodium, Sulfate, Chloride, Iron. The pH is 8.5 (slightly alkaline). Total dissolved solids measure 648 mg/L.

**Is it safe to soak at Dixie Hot Springs?**
No, not at the source. The water at Dixie Hot Springs reaches 162°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