# Flag Springs, Nevada

Flag Springs in Nevada. 75°F (24°C). Roadside · Public Land. Lincoln County.

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

## Can you soak at Flag Springs?

The water leaves the ground at 75°F, about as warm as a heated pool. Access is restricted. 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 | 75°F (24°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| pH | 8.2 (Slightly Alkaline) |
| Total dissolved solids | 256 mg/L |
| Elevation | 5,280 ft |
| Access | Roadside · Public Land, 128 ft from the nearest road |
| Land | Wayne E. Kirch Wildlife Management Area, SFW |
| County | Lincoln County |
| Nearest town | Pioche |
| Coordinates | 38.42300, -115.02200 |
| Best months to soak | January, December, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |

## About Flag Springs

Flag Springs lies within the Wayne E. Kirch Wildlife Management Area, a state conservation area in Lincoln County, Nevada. Pioche is forty-five miles off. Public access is restricted, and the water is tepid, mid seventies. Water chemistry was sampled as recently as 2022.

Roadside; the road itself has no recorded name and runs a bit over a hundred feet away. Around 5,300 feet, two feet of snow most winters, nine inches of precipitation. The land is managed as a wildlife area.

The record marks December through February. Access is restricted, so find out the management area's rules first. The water will not burn you. Slightly alkaline, low dissolved solids. Nothing listed for camping.

## Water chemistry

Lab sample from 2022-03-24 (Water Quality Portal).

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| pH | 8.2 |
| Total dissolved solids | 256 mg/L |
| Calcium | 51.9 mg/L |
| Magnesium | 22.1 mg/L |
| Sodium | 8.84 mg/L |
| Sulfate | 11.5 mg/L |
| Chloride | 5.68 mg/L |

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Ely](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/nevada/ely), 29 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Nevada](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada)
- [Butterfield Springs, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/butterfield-springs): 75°F source, pH 7.3, 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
- [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
- [Emigrant Springs, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/emigrant-springs): 70°F source, pH 6.8, TDS 252 mg/L, Roadside, near Ely, White Pine County
- [Wambolt Springs, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/wambolt-springs): 70°F source, pH 7.5, Short Walk, near Ely, White Pine County

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Flag Springs?**
Flag Springs has a water temperature of 75°F (24°C). This is a warm thermal spring.

**Where is Flag Springs located?**
Flag Springs is located in Lincoln County, Nevada at 5,280 feet elevation, near Pioche. Coordinates: 38.4230°N, 115.0220°W.

**How do I get to Flag Springs?**
Flag Springs has Roadside road access (128 ft from the road).

**Is Flag Springs free to visit?**
Flag Springs has Restricted access. It is managed by SFW.

**What minerals are in the water at Flag Springs?**
Water chemistry analysis shows the presence of pH, Total Dissolved Solids, Calcium, Magnesium, Sodium, Sulfate, Chloride. The pH is 8.2 (slightly alkaline). Total dissolved solids measure 256 mg/L.

## Sources

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