Double Spring
Double Spring flows at warm temperatures on the Walker River Reservation in Mineral County at 4,064 feet elevation, located 78.7 meters from the nearest road. Tribal ownership and management mean public access status remains unknown and likely restricted to members or permitted visitors. The spring occupies lands with Category 4 protection status, indicating no formal conservation designation.
The spring emerges within Walker River Reservation boundaries in typical Great Basin terrain at 4,064 feet elevation. The surrounding landscape receives just 6.7 inches of annual precipitation and 13.2 inches of snow, with average air temperatures of 58°F. Vegetation consists of desert shrubs adapted to the arid climate. The Walker River corridor provides the primary water feature in this otherwise dry country.
Do not attempt to visit without prior permission from tribal authorities. The Walker River Reservation maintains sovereignty over access decisions. Those with legitimate reason to inquire should contact tribal offices in Schurz. Respect all posted boundaries and tribal land regulations. This spring exists within a cultural context that extends far beyond recreation.
The Walker River Reservation was established for the Northern Paiute people, who have occupied this region for millennia and utilized warm springs for various purposes. The spring's name likely derives from multiple discharge points or paired thermal features. Current management remains under tribal authority, with the designation TRIB indicating direct tribal stewardship.
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