# Doud Springs, Nevada

Doud Springs in Nevada. 70°F (21°C). Roadside · Public Land. Douglas County.

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

## Can you soak at Doud Springs?

The water leaves the ground at 70°F, about as warm as a heated pool. You can drive right up to it. 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 | 5,750 ft |
| Access | Roadside · Public Land, 107 ft from the nearest road (Leviathan Mine Road) |
| Land | Washoe Ranches Trust Land, TRIB |
| County | Douglas County |
| Nearest town | Gardnerville Ranchos |
| Coordinates | 38.79600, -119.65000 |
| Best months to soak | December, January, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | INDIAN CREEK CAMPGROUND (CA), 8.0 mi |

## About Doud Springs

Doud Springs comes up on Washoe Ranches Trust Land in Douglas County, about nine miles from Gardnerville Ranchos. The water is roughly room temperature, so it reads as warm only on a cold day. The ground is tribal; public access, unknown. Snow country, too, which shapes when you can reach it.

Leviathan Mine Road passes close by, around a hundred feet, so this counts as roadside. The ground is upland, high enough that winters bury it. Snowfall averages well over a hundred inches a season and the year is wet by Nevada standards. Average temperatures run cool. Indian Creek Campground across the California line is about eight miles off.

The listed best window is December through February, though with that much snow the road may be a different story. Check plowing before you count on it. Because this is tribal trust land with no access status on file, get permission first. No fee is recorded. The USGS measured the water at a tepid temperature, so do not expect a hot soak.

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Minden](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/nevada/minden), 16 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Nevada](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada)
- [Unnamed thermal spring, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/unnamed-spring-douglas-county): 149°F source, Short Walk, near Gardnerville Ranchos, Douglas County
- [Grover Hot Springs State Park, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/grover-hot-springs-state-park): Short Walk, near Gardnerville Ranchos, Douglas County
- [Grovers Hot Springs, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/grovers-hot-springs): 147°F source, Short Walk, near Gardnerville Ranchos, Douglas County
- [Unnamed thermal spring, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/unnamed-spring-lyon-county): Warm, Roadside, near Smith Valley, Lyon County
- [Nevada (Hinds) Hot Springs, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/nevada-hinds-hot-springs): 144°F source, pH 8.7, Roadside, near Smith, Lyon County
- [Walleys Hot Springs, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/walleys-hot-springs): 160°F source, pH 9.2, Roadside, near Minden, Douglas County

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Doud Springs?**
Doud Springs has a water temperature of 70°F (21°C). This is a warm thermal spring.

**Where is Doud Springs located?**
Doud Springs is located in Douglas County, Nevada at 5,750 feet elevation, near Gardnerville Ranchos. Coordinates: 38.7960°N, 119.6500°W.

**How do I get to Doud Springs?**
Doud Springs has Roadside road access, with the nearest road being Leviathan Mine Road (107 ft from the road).

**Is Doud Springs free to visit?**
Doud Springs has Unknown access. It is managed by DESG.

**Can I camp near Doud Springs?**
Yes, Indian Creek Campground (Ca) is located nearby (8.0 miles away).

## Sources

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