# Golconda Hot Spring (North), Nevada

Golconda Hot Spring (North) in Nevada. 165°F (74°C). Roadside. Humboldt County.

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

## Can you soak at Golconda Hot Spring (North)?

Not at the source. The water leaves the ground at 165°F, hot enough to burn skin. You can drive right up to it.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Source water temperature | 165°F (74°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| pH | 7.8 (Slightly Alkaline) |
| Elevation | 4,360 ft |
| Access | Roadside, 159 ft from the nearest road (Hot Springs Road) |
| County | Humboldt County |
| Nearest town | Winnemucca |
| Coordinates | 40.96100, -117.49400 |
| Best months to soak | January, December, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |

## Soaking safety

**Very Hot Source, Use Extreme Caution.** At 165°F, the source water at Golconda Hot Spring (North) 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 Golconda Hot Spring (North)

Two Golconda springs appear in this database, each a dozen miles or so from Winnemucca in Humboldt County. The northern one surfaces hot enough to scald on contact, and a southern one is listed separately. Land owner and access status are blank for both. Hot Springs Road is the named road here. A photo is attached too.

Hot Springs Road runs within a couple hundred feet, so this is roadside. The ground is mid elevation basin, dry through the year with two feet or so of snow across a winter. A 1978 sample tested slightly alkaline, with iron in the water. Nothing about a land unit or a campground is on record.

Winter months are listed as best. The source is scalding. Do not put anything living into it. Ownership and access are not on record, so watch for posted signs. The water chemistry is from the late 1970s and may not describe the water today.

## Water chemistry

Lab sample from 1978-01-01 (Water Quality Portal).

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| pH | 7.8 |
| Calcium | 34 mg/L |
| Magnesium | 6.6 mg/L |
| Sodium | 130 mg/L |
| Sulfate | 48 mg/L |
| Chloride | 20.5 mg/L |
| Iron | 220 µg/L |

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Winnemucca](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/nevada/winnemucca), 91 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Nevada](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada)
- [Golconda Hot Spring (South), NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/golconda-hot-spring-south): 151°F source, pH 7.0, TDS 626 mg/L, Roadside, near Winnemucca, Humboldt County
- [Sulphur Spring, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/sulphur-spring-3): Hot, Roadside, near Winnemucca, Humboldt County
- [Unnamed thermal spring, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/unnamed-spring-humboldt-county-1): 70°F source, pH 9.2, TDS 1,500 mg/L, Short Walk, near Winnemucca, Humboldt County
- [Hot Springs, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/hot-springs-humboldt-county-1): 158°F source, Hike, near Winnemucca, Humboldt County
- [Brooks Spring, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/brooks-spring): 93°F source, Roadside, near Battle Mountain, Lander County
- [Hot Springs, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/hot-springs-humboldt-county-2): 185°F source, pH 8.4, Roadside, near Winnemucca, Humboldt County

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Golconda Hot Spring (North)?**
Golconda Hot Spring (North) has a water temperature of 165°F (74°C). This is considered a hot spring, well above body temperature.

**Where is Golconda Hot Spring (North) located?**
Golconda Hot Spring (North) is located in Humboldt County, Nevada at 4,360 feet elevation, near Winnemucca. Coordinates: 40.9610°N, 117.4940°W.

**How do I get to Golconda Hot Spring (North)?**
Golconda Hot Spring (North) has Roadside road access, with the nearest road being Hot Springs Road (159 ft from the road).

**What minerals are in the water at Golconda Hot Spring (North)?**
Water chemistry analysis shows the presence of pH, Calcium, Magnesium, Sodium, Sulfate, Chloride, Iron. The pH is 7.8 (slightly alkaline).

**Is it safe to soak at Golconda Hot Spring (North)?**
No, not at the source. The water at Golconda Hot Spring (North) reaches 165°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