# Emigrant Springs, Nevada

Emigrant Springs in Nevada. 70°F (21°C). Roadside · Public Land. White Pine County.

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

## Can you soak at Emigrant Springs?

The water leaves the ground at 70°F, about as warm as a heated pool. You can drive right up to it. It's on Bureau of Land Management land. 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) |
| pH | 6.8 (Neutral) |
| Total dissolved solids | 252 mg/L |
| Elevation | 5,480 ft |
| Access | Roadside · Public Land, 153 ft from the nearest road |
| Land | Bristlecone Field Office, Bureau of Land Management |
| County | White Pine County |
| Nearest town | Ely |
| Coordinates | 38.62200, -115.04700 |
| Best months to soak | January, December, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |

## About Emigrant Springs

Emigrant Springs runs tepid, a spring on open BLM land in White Pine County, Nevada, forty-five miles from Ely. Seventy degrees on record, cool for a thermal spring. The Bristlecone Field Office has it, and the public can go.

The nearest road lies a hundred and fifty feet away; no road name is given. Mid-elevation basin, roughly 5,500 feet, with winter snow adding up to two feet and nine inches of precipitation. Public land, no gates or permissions on record.

The record calls the cold months best. Pull over and stroll in. No heat to worry about. Water was sampled in 1975: neutral, low in dissolved solids. No campground listed within range.

## Water chemistry

Lab sample from 1975-07-31 (Water Quality Portal).

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| pH | 6.8 |
| Total dissolved solids | 252 mg/L |
| Calcium | 50 mg/L |
| Magnesium | 24 mg/L |
| Sodium | 4 mg/L |
| Sulfate | 19 mg/L |
| Chloride | 9 mg/L |

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Ely](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/nevada/ely), 26 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Nevada](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada)
- [Moorman Spring, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/moorman-spring): 100°F source, pH 7.0, TDS 349 mg/L, Roadside, near Ely, White Pine County
- [Butterfield Springs, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/butterfield-springs): 75°F source, pH 7.3, Roadside, near Pioche, Lincoln County
- [Flag Springs, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/flag-springs): 75°F source, pH 8.2, TDS 256 mg/L, Roadside, near Pioche, Lincoln County
- [Hot Creek Ranch Spring, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/hot-creek-ranch-spring): 90°F source, pH 7.3, TDS 327 mg/L, Short Walk, near Pioche, Lincoln County
- [Moon River Spring, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/moon-river-spring): 92°F source, Roadside, near Pioche, Lincoln County
- [Preston Springs, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/preston-springs): 70°F source, pH 7.8, Short Walk, near Ely, White Pine County

## Questions

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

**Where is Emigrant Springs located?**
Emigrant Springs is located in White Pine County, Nevada at 5,480 feet elevation, near Ely. Coordinates: 38.6220°N, 115.0470°W.

**How do I get to Emigrant Springs?**
Emigrant Springs has Roadside road access (153 ft from the road).

**Is Emigrant Springs free to visit?**
Emigrant Springs has Open access. It is managed by Bureau of Land Management.

**What minerals are in the water at Emigrant Springs?**
Water chemistry analysis shows the presence of pH, Total Dissolved Solids, Calcium, Magnesium, Sodium, Sulfate, Chloride. The pH is 6.8 (neutral). Total dissolved solids measure 252 mg/L.

## Sources

- USGS thermal springs records, Water Quality Portal lab analyses, OpenStreetMap, Wikipedia/Wikidata, NOAA climate normals
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hot_Springs_Mountains