# Flatnose Ranch Spring, Nevada

Flatnose Ranch Spring in Nevada. 77°F (25°C). Short Walk · Public Land. Lincoln County.

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

## Can you soak at Flatnose Ranch Spring?

The water leaves the ground at 77°F, about as warm as a heated pool. It's a short walk from the road. 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 | 77°F (25°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| pH | 8.0 (Slightly Alkaline) |
| Elevation | 5,515 ft |
| Access | Short Walk · Public Land, 0.3 mi from the nearest road |
| Land | Caliente Field Office, Bureau of Land Management |
| County | Lincoln County |
| Nearest town | Pioche |
| Coordinates | 37.89600, -114.22700 |
| Best months to soak | January, December, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |

## About Flatnose Ranch Spring

Flatnose Ranch Spring is warm water on open BLM land a dozen miles out of Pioche, in Lincoln County, managed by the Caliente Field Office. The water is warm, shy of what most people want for soaking, and access is recorded as open. A 1985 water sample is on file, and so is a USGS site number.

Half a kilometer or so of walking from the road to the spring. The elevation puts it in upland basin country. Winter snow is moderate and rain is scarce. A water sample taken in 1985 tested mildly alkaline, with iron among the minerals found. The road itself goes nameless in the record.

January tops the listed months, with December and February behind it. The land is public and open, so no permission is needed, but the sample is forty years old and the temperature reading may be too, so check it with your hand before you trust it. Navigate by coordinates, since no road name is given.

## Water chemistry

Lab sample from 1985-04-08 (Water Quality Portal).

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| pH | 8 |
| Calcium | 26 mg/L |
| Magnesium | 3.5 mg/L |
| Sodium | 34 mg/L |
| Sulfate | 18 mg/L |
| Chloride | 10 mg/L |
| Iron | 9 µg/L |

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Mesquite](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/nevada/mesquite), 76 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Nevada](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada)
- [Delmues Springs, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/delmues-springs): 70°F source, pH 7.7, Roadside, near Pioche, Lincoln County
- [Panaca Spring, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/panaca-spring): 88°F source, pH 7.6, Roadside, near Pioche, Lincoln County
- [Bennett Springs, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/bennett-springs): 70°F source, pH 7.5, Roadside, near Pioche, Lincoln County
- [Caliente Hot Springs, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/caliente-hot-springs): 118°F source, pH 7.7, Roadside, near Caliente, Lincoln County
- [Hammond Ranch Spring, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/hammond-ranch-spring): 84°F source, Roadside, near Pioche, Lincoln County
- [Irvine Spring, UT](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/utah/irvine-spring): 70°F source, TDS 202 mg/L, Short Walk, near Enterprise, Washington County

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Flatnose Ranch Spring?**
Flatnose Ranch Spring has a water temperature of 77°F (25°C). This is a warm thermal spring.

**Where is Flatnose Ranch Spring located?**
Flatnose Ranch Spring is located in Lincoln County, Nevada at 5,515 feet elevation, near Pioche. Coordinates: 37.8960°N, 114.2270°W.

**How do I get to Flatnose Ranch Spring?**
Flatnose Ranch Spring has Short Walk road access (0.3 mi from the road).

**Is Flatnose Ranch Spring free to visit?**
Flatnose Ranch Spring has Open access. It is managed by Bureau of Land Management.

**What minerals are in the water at Flatnose Ranch Spring?**
Water chemistry analysis shows the presence of pH, Calcium, Magnesium, Sodium, Sulfate, Chloride, Iron. The pH is 8.0 (slightly alkaline).

## Sources

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