# Golconda Hot Spring (South), Nevada

Golconda Hot Spring (South) in Nevada. 151°F (66°C). Roadside. Humboldt County.

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

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

Not at the source. The water leaves the ground at 151°F, hot enough to burn skin. You can drive right up to it.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Source water temperature | 151°F (66°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| pH | 7.0 (Neutral) |
| Total dissolved solids | 626 mg/L |
| Elevation | 4,390 ft |
| Access | Roadside, 46 ft from the nearest road (East Fourth Street) |
| County | Humboldt County |
| Nearest town | Winnemucca |
| Coordinates | 40.95400, -117.48800 |
| Best months to soak | December, January, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |

## Soaking safety

**Very Hot Source, Use Extreme Caution.** At 151°F, the source water at Golconda Hot Spring (South) 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 (South)

The southern Golconda spring comes up within a few dozen feet of East Fourth Street, about 12 miles from Winnemucca. Its water is hot enough to burn. The northern spring is its companion in this same record. Neither spring has an owner or access status on file. A 1974 water sample is all the chemistry there is.

You can nearly reach this one from a car door. Roadside, off East Fourth Street, at mid elevation in dry basin country with some snow most winters. A 1974 sample logged moderate dissolved solids and a neutral pH, iron among the minerals. Land unit and campground are blank, and so is fee.

December through February are the listed months. The water will scald. Keep hands and pets out. Access is not recorded, so check for posted notices before walking over. That chemistry is half a century old. There is a photo attached if you want to know what you are looking for.

## Water chemistry

Lab sample from 1974-02-20 (Water Quality Portal).

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| pH | 7 |
| Total dissolved solids | 626 mg/L |
| Calcium | 47 mg/L |
| Magnesium | 7.8 mg/L |
| Sodium | 159 mg/L |
| Sulfate | 56.7 mg/L |
| Chloride | 27 mg/L |
| Iron | 790 µg/L |

Records this spring holds:
- Most iron of Nevada's 53 springs with an iron reading: 790 µg/L

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Winnemucca](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/nevada/winnemucca), 92 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Nevada](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada)
- [Golconda Hot Spring (North), NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/golconda-hot-spring-north): 165°F source, pH 7.8, 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 (South)?**
Golconda Hot Spring (South) has a water temperature of 151°F (66°C). This is considered a hot spring, well above body temperature.

**Where is Golconda Hot Spring (South) located?**
Golconda Hot Spring (South) is located in Humboldt County, Nevada at 4,390 feet elevation, near Winnemucca. Coordinates: 40.9540°N, 117.4880°W.

**How do I get to Golconda Hot Spring (South)?**
Golconda Hot Spring (South) has Roadside road access, with the nearest road being East Fourth Street (46 ft from the road).

**What minerals are in the water at Golconda Hot Spring (South)?**
Water chemistry analysis shows the presence of pH, Total Dissolved Solids, Calcium, Magnesium, Sodium, Sulfate, Chloride, Iron. The pH is 7.0 (neutral). Total dissolved solids measure 626 mg/L.

**Is it safe to soak at Golconda Hot Spring (South)?**
No, not at the source. The water at Golconda Hot Spring (South) reaches 151°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