# Fairbanks Spring, Soda Spring, Nevada

Fairbanks Spring, Soda Spring in Nevada. 81°F (27°C). Roadside · Public Land. Nye County.

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

## Can you soak at Fairbanks Spring, Soda Spring?

The water leaves the ground at 81°F, about as warm as a heated pool. Access is restricted. You can drive right up to it. It's on US Fish and Wildlife Service land. We haven't confirmed whether it has a pool or charges a fee.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Source water temperature | 81°F (27°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| pH | 6.9 (Neutral) |
| Total dissolved solids | 408 mg/L |
| Elevation | 2,250 ft |
| Access | Roadside · Public Land, 12 ft from the nearest road (IMV Alt Road) |
| Land | Ash Meadows National Wildlife Refuge, US Fish and Wildlife Service |
| County | Nye County |
| Nearest town | Pahrump |
| Coordinates | 36.49100, -116.34200 |
| Best months to soak | December, January, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |

## About Fairbanks Spring, Soda Spring

The record lists Fairbanks Spring and Soda Spring together, warm springs inside the Ash Meadows refuge in Nye County, Nevada, about twenty-seven miles from Pahrump. Public access is restricted. The US Fish and Wildlife Service runs the refuge. The water is tepid to warm, well short of hot.

IMV Alt Road passes within a dozen feet. Low desert at 2,250 feet, bone dry, four inches of precipitation and snow that barely registers. Refuge land, federal, with access restrictions.

Winter is the recorded season. The refuge restricts access, so check the rules before you visit and expect to stay off the spring itself. Warm water, no scald risk. Chemistry sampled in 1998, near neutral with moderate dissolved solids. No campground on file.

## Water chemistry

Lab sample from 1998-09-25 (Water Quality Portal).

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| pH | 6.9 |
| Total dissolved solids | 408 mg/L |
| Calcium | 48.6 mg/L |
| Magnesium | 20.3 mg/L |
| Sodium | 71.3 mg/L |
| Sulfate | 80.1 mg/L |
| Chloride | 20.8 mg/L |
| Iron | 12.4 µg/L |

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Pahrump](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/nevada/pahrump-nye), 27 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Nevada](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada)
- [Rogers Spring, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/rogers-spring-2): 82°F source, pH 7.3, TDS 401 mg/L, Roadside, near Pahrump, Nye County
- [Longstreet Spring, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/longstreet-spring): 82°F source, pH 8.2, TDS 419 mg/L, Roadside, near Pahrump, Nye County
- [Parent Springs, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/parent-springs): 93°F source, Short Walk, near Pahrump, Nye County
- [Spring, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/spring-nye-county-7): 81°F source, Short Walk, near Pahrump, Nye County
- [Scruggs Springs, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/scruggs-springs): 86°F source, Short Walk, near Pahrump, Nye County
- [Button Springs, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/button-springs): 93°F source, Short Walk, near Pahrump, Nye County

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Fairbanks Spring, Soda Spring?**
Fairbanks Spring, Soda Spring has a water temperature of 81°F (27°C). This is a warm thermal spring.

**Where is Fairbanks Spring, Soda Spring located?**
Fairbanks Spring, Soda Spring is located in Nye County, Nevada at 2,250 feet elevation, near Pahrump. Coordinates: 36.4910°N, 116.3420°W.

**How do I get to Fairbanks Spring, Soda Spring?**
Fairbanks Spring, Soda Spring has Roadside road access, with the nearest road being IMV Alt Road (12 ft from the road).

**Is Fairbanks Spring, Soda Spring free to visit?**
Fairbanks Spring, Soda Spring has Restricted access. It is managed by US Fish and Wildlife Service.

**What minerals are in the water at Fairbanks Spring, Soda Spring?**
Water chemistry analysis shows the presence of pH, Total Dissolved Solids, Calcium, Magnesium, Sodium, Sulfate, Chloride, Iron. The pH is 6.9 (neutral). Total dissolved solids measure 408 mg/L.

## Sources

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