Ellison Ranch Warm Spring

Elko County, Nevada · Near Carlin
40.6840°N, 116.1530°W · 5,000 ft
Warm 81°F air 5,000 ft Roadside

Ellison Ranch Warm Spring is a thermal point right outside Carlin, Nevada, about three and a half miles from town in Elko County. The record marks it warm without a measured temperature. Who holds the land is not listed, and neither is public access.

Location

Park and you are basically there. A few dozen feet separate the spring from the road, which nobody has named on the books. Five thousand feet up. Snow runs to about three feet in a typical winter, and the year brings roughly a foot of precipitation.

Best months are absent from the record. There is no temperature to go on, so soaking is off the table. The one water sample, from 1990, came back near neutral with the usual mineral list. Access and owner unknown, so ask around in Carlin before walking onto anything. No campground nearby is listed.

Monthly Climate
27°
Jan
30°
Feb
39°
Mar
47°
Apr
57°
May
70°
Jun
80°
Jul
78°
Aug
67°
Sep
53°
Oct
39°
Nov
27°
Dec
Annual Precip: 11.8 in Annual Snow: 35.6 in
Current Conditions
81°F
Clear SSW 37.3 mph 24%
This Afternoon 86° Low 49° Patchy Smoke
Saturday 87° Low 46° Patchy Smoke then Sunny
Sunday 77° Low 38° Sunny
Monday 75° Low 38° Sunny
Tuesday 80° Low 43° Sunny
Water Chemistry Sampled 1990-06-13

The water at Ellison Ranch Warm Spring is slightly alkaline (pH 7.5).

pH 7.5 Slightly Alkaline
pH influences mineral absorption through skin
Calcium 43 mg/L
May support bone density and joint health
Magnesium 9 mg/L
Known for muscle relaxation and stress relief
Sodium 27 mg/L
Supports circulation and skin hydration
Sulfate 38 mg/L
Traditionally used for skin conditions and inflammation
Chloride 17 mg/L
Natural antiseptic with skin health benefits
Iron 4 µg/L
Iron-rich springs may support circulation
Temperature
Warm
Warm Hot Boiling
Avg Air Temp 51°F
Access
Road Access Roadside
Distance to Road 34 ft
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the water temperature at Ellison Ranch Warm Spring?
Ellison Ranch Warm Spring is classified as warm. An exact temperature measurement has not been recorded.
Where is Ellison Ranch Warm Spring located?
Ellison Ranch Warm Spring is located in Elko County, Nevada at 5,000 feet elevation, near Carlin. Coordinates: 40.6840°N, 116.1530°W.
How do I get to Ellison Ranch Warm Spring?
Ellison Ranch Warm Spring has Roadside road access (34 ft from the road).
What minerals are in the water at Ellison Ranch Warm Spring?
Water chemistry analysis shows the presence of pH, Calcium, Magnesium, Sodium, Sulfate, Chloride, Iron. The pH is 7.5 (slightly alkaline).
Sources: USGS NWIS