# Fly Ranch (Wards) Hot Springs, Nevada

Fly Ranch (Wards) Hot Springs in Nevada. 180°F (82°C). Short Walk. Pershing County.

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

## Can you soak at Fly Ranch (Wards) Hot Springs?

Not at the source. The water leaves the ground at 180°F, hot enough to burn skin. It's a short walk from the road.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Source water temperature | 180°F (82°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| Elevation | 4,030 ft |
| Access | Short Walk, 0.3 mi from the nearest road |
| County | Pershing County |
| Nearest town | Lovelock |
| Coordinates | 40.85700, -119.32800 |
| Best months to soak | December, January, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |

## Soaking safety

**Very Hot Source, Use Extreme Caution.** At 180°F, the source water at Fly Ranch (Wards) Hot Springs is hot enough to cause burns. Some hot springs this hot have cooler side pools or downstream areas suitable for soaking. Always test the water temperature before entering.

## About Fly Ranch (Wards) Hot Springs

Fly Ranch (Wards) Hot Springs is the scalding source on the private Fly Ranch. The database puts it in Pershing County, nearly 65 miles from Lovelock; the Wikipedia article on Fly Geyser places the ranch in Washoe County about 20 miles north of Gerlach. The water comes out hot enough to cook in. The Burning Man Project bought the ranch in 2016.

The nearest road stops some 500 yards short, and the rest is on foot, on private ground. High desert with dry years and light winter snow. The record lists no land unit, and access status is blank. Being the Burning Man Project's land, entry is theirs to grant. Wikipedia places the geyser near the edge of Fly Reservoir in the Hualapai Geothermal Flats.

Wikipedia describes Fly Geyser, also called Fly Ranch Geyser, as a small geothermal geyser on private land, about five feet high and twelve wide counting its mound. In June 2016 the non-profit Burning Man Project bought the 3,800 acre Fly Ranch, geyser included, for $6.5 million.

Winter is the listed season. Do not walk onto the ranch without permission; it is private. The water will scald, so do not put a hand in it. USGS took the temperature reading. No fee or campground is recorded. The only way in is through the owners.

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Alturas](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/nevada/alturas), 38 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Nevada](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada)
- [Coyote Spring, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/coyote-spring-1): 72°F source, Short Walk, near Lovelock, Pershing County
- [Springs, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/springs-lassen-county): 84°F source, Roadside, near Janesville, Lassen County
- [Caine Spring, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/caine-spring): 73°F source, Roadside, near Lovelock, Pershing County
- [Butte Springs (Trego Hot Springs), NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/butte-springs-trego-hot-springs): 187°F source, pH 8.2, Roadside, near Lovelock, Pershing County
- [Unnamed thermal spring, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/unnamed-spring-pershing-county-2): 194°F source, pH 8.1, Roadside, near Lovelock, Pershing County
- [Great Boiling Spring (Gerlach), NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/great-boiling-spring-gerlach): 208°F source, pH 8.1, TDS 4,600 mg/L, Short Walk, near Lovelock, Pershing County

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Fly Ranch (Wards) Hot Springs?**
Fly Ranch (Wards) Hot Springs has a water temperature of 180°F (82°C). This is considered a hot spring, well above body temperature.

**Where is Fly Ranch (Wards) Hot Springs located?**
Fly Ranch (Wards) Hot Springs is located in Pershing County, Nevada at 4,030 feet elevation, near Lovelock. Coordinates: 40.8570°N, 119.3280°W.

**How do I get to Fly Ranch (Wards) Hot Springs?**
Fly Ranch (Wards) Hot Springs has Short Walk road access (0.3 mi from the road).

**Is it safe to soak at Fly Ranch (Wards) Hot Springs?**
No, not at the source. The water at Fly Ranch (Wards) Hot Springs reaches 180°F, which can cause severe burns within seconds. Look for cooled side pools or downstream stretches, and test with a hand before anything else.

## Sources

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