# Fumaroles, Nevada

Fumaroles in Nevada. 204°F (96°C). Short Walk · Public Land. Pershing County.

- Page: https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/fumaroles-2
- Source: Soaking Springs, researched and maintained by Armen Suny
- Updated: 2026-09-14

## Can you soak at Fumaroles?

No. The water at Fumaroles reaches 204°F, hot enough to scald.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Source water temperature | 204°F (96°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| Elevation | 3,639 ft |
| Access | Short Walk · Public Land, 0.1 mi from the nearest road |
| Land | Stillwater Field Office, Bureau of Land Management |
| County | Pershing County |
| Nearest town | Lovelock |
| Coordinates | 39.95400, -117.91700 |
| Best months to soak | December, January, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |

## Soaking safety

**Fumarole: Not a Soaking Spring.** Fumaroles is a fumarole, not a traditional hot spring. These geothermal features can be extremely dangerous. Boiling water, toxic gases, and unstable ground are common hazards. Do not attempt to soak.

## About Fumaroles

Fumaroles is the name on record, and the temperature matches: steam-vent heat, around boiling. This is Pershing County, Nevada, some thirty-four miles out from Lovelock, on open BLM land under the Stillwater Field Office. At that temperature this is something to look at, with no soaking involved.

The nearest road sits a tenth-mile off and the record gives it no name. Low, dry basin at around 3,600 feet: nine inches of precipitation plus a foot or so of winter snow. Public land, open access.

Cold months top the record's list. Short walk in. Scalding, near boiling. Keep well back from any vent or pool and do not test the water with a hand. Open BLM access. No campground on file.

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Fernley](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/nevada/fernley-lyon), 73 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Nevada](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada)
- [Senator Fumaroles, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/senator-fumaroles): Boiling, Roadside, near Lovelock, Pershing County
- [Dixie Comstock Mine, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/dixie-comstock-mine): Hot, Roadside, near Lovelock, Pershing County
- [Hyder Hot Springs, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/hyder-hot-springs): 176°F source, pH 6.8, TDS 1,120 mg/L, Short Walk, near Lovelock, Pershing County
- [Dixie Hot Springs, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/dixie-hot-springs): 162°F source, pH 8.5, TDS 648 mg/L, Short Walk, near Lovelock, Pershing County
- [Sou (Seven Devils) Hot Springs, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/sou-seven-devils-hot-springs): 185°F source, pH 6.9, TDS 1,010 mg/L, Roadside, near Lovelock, Pershing County
- [Spring, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/spring-pershing-county): 83°F source, Roadside, near Lovelock, Pershing County

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Fumaroles?**
Fumaroles has a water temperature of 204°F (96°C). This is considered a hot spring, well above body temperature.

**Where is Fumaroles located?**
Fumaroles is located in Pershing County, Nevada at 3,639 feet elevation, near Lovelock. Coordinates: 39.9540°N, 117.9170°W.

**How do I get to Fumaroles?**
Fumaroles has Short Walk road access (0.1 mi from the road).

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

**Is it safe to soak at Fumaroles?**
No, not at the source. The water at Fumaroles reaches 204°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