# Elko Hot Spring, Nevada

Elko Hot Spring in Nevada. 190°F (88°C). Short Walk. Elko County.

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

## Can you soak at Elko Hot Spring?

Not at the source. The water leaves the ground at 190°F, hot enough to burn skin. It's a short walk from the road.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Source water temperature | 190°F (88°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| Elevation | 5,170 ft |
| Access | Short Walk, 390 ft from the nearest road (Ridge Run) |
| County | Elko County |
| Nearest town | Elko |
| Coordinates | 40.81300, -115.77800 |
| Best months to soak | December, January, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | POWERHOUSE GROUP PICNIC AREA, 18.5 mi |

## Soaking safety

**Very Hot Source, Use Extreme Caution.** At 190°F, the source water at Elko Hot Spring 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 Elko Hot Spring

Less than two miles from Elko, Nevada, in Elko County, Elko Hot Spring comes out near boiling. That makes it a hazard first. The record lacks both a landowner and an access status, which matters for a spring this close to town.

Ridge Run is the nearest road; the spring is about four hundred feet from it. Elevation is around 5,200 feet, high enough that winters pile up over forty inches of snow. Precipitation overall is thirteen inches.

Winter months are the record's pick. Short approach on foot. Source water is near boiling: no contact without testing, and keep kids away. Access and ownership are unknown; being close to town does not make it public. Powerhouse Group Picnic Area is the closest site listed under camping, eighteen or so miles out.

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Elko](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/nevada/elko-elko), 2 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Nevada](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada)
- [Hot Hole, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/hot-hole): 133°F source, pH 7.5, Short Walk, near Elko, Elko County
- [Hot Sulphur Springs, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/hot-sulphur-springs-2): 147°F source, Roadside, near Carlin, Elko County
- [Hot Springs (Carlin), NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/hot-springs-carlin): 174°F source, Roadside, near Carlin, Elko County
- [Ellison Ranch Warm Spring, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/ellison-ranch-warm-spring): Warm, pH 7.5, Roadside, near Carlin, Elko County
- [Warm Spring, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/warm-spring-elko-county): Warm, Roadside, near Spring Creek, Elko County
- [Raine Ranch Springs, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/raine-ranch-springs): Warm, Short Walk, near Carlin, Elko County

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Elko Hot Spring?**
Elko Hot Spring has a water temperature of 190°F (88°C). This is considered a hot spring, well above body temperature.

**Where is Elko Hot Spring located?**
Elko Hot Spring is located in Elko County, Nevada at 5,170 feet elevation, near Elko. Coordinates: 40.8130°N, 115.7780°W.

**How do I get to Elko Hot Spring?**
Elko Hot Spring has Short Walk road access, with the nearest road being Ridge Run (390 ft from the road).

**Can I camp near Elko Hot Spring?**
Yes, Powerhouse Group Picnic Area is located nearby (18.5 miles away).

**Is it safe to soak at Elko Hot Spring?**
No, not at the source. The water at Elko Hot Spring reaches 190°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