# Hot Creek Ranch Hot Spring, Nevada

Hot Creek Ranch Hot Spring in Nevada. 180°F (82°C). Short Walk. Nye County.

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

## Can you soak at Hot Creek Ranch Hot Spring?

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) |
| pH | 8.1 (Slightly Alkaline) |
| Total dissolved solids | 620 mg/L |
| Elevation | 5,673 ft |
| Access | Short Walk, 0.1 mi from the nearest road |
| County | Nye County |
| Nearest town | Tonopah |
| Coordinates | 38.52100, -116.36500 |
| Best months to soak | January, December, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |

## Soaking safety

**Very Hot Source, Use Extreme Caution.** At 180°F, the source water at Hot Creek Ranch Hot Spring 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 Hot Creek Ranch Hot Spring

Hot Creek Ranch Hot Spring is scalding water in a remote corner of Nye County, about 56 miles from Tonopah. The water comes up far past the point of safe touch. Nothing is recorded about ownership or public access. The USGS has a site here and a water sample from the late 1960s.

A short walk, under two hundred yards, off a road the record leaves unnamed. Upland basin country, dry, with a modest snowpack in winter. The 1968 sample is the only chemistry: moderate dissolved solids, mildly alkaline. No campground is listed anywhere near. No land unit. No second name or photo. Tonopah is the nearest town, and it is a long way.

December through February are listed. This water scalds on contact, and the heat at the source leaves no margin. Access is a blank; find out who holds the land before you drive out this far. The temperature and sample are old, from the late 1960s.

## Water chemistry

Lab sample from 1968-09-18 (Water Quality Portal).

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| pH | 8.1 |
| Total dissolved solids | 620 mg/L |
| Calcium | 32 mg/L |
| Magnesium | 8.5 mg/L |

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Ely](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/nevada/ely), 45 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Nevada](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada)
- [Old Dugan Ranch Hot Springs, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/old-dugan-ranch-hot-springs): 102°F source, Roadside, near Tonopah, Nye County
- [Upper Warm Spring, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/upper-warm-spring-2): 95°F source, pH 7.6, TDS 450 mg/L, Roadside, near Tonopah, Nye County
- [Hot Creek Valley Spring, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/hot-creek-valley-spring): 142°F source, Short Walk, near Tonopah, Nye County
- [Upper Warm Spring, Warm Spring, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/upper-warm-spring-warm-spring): 106°F source, pH 8.1, TDS 267 mg/L, Short Walk, near Eureka, Eureka County
- [Fish Springs, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/fish-springs-3): Warm, pH 7.6, TDS 231 mg/L, Roadside, near Eureka, Eureka County
- [Warm Spring, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/warm-spring-nye-county-2): Warm, Roadside, near Tonopah, Nye County

## Questions

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

**Where is Hot Creek Ranch Hot Spring located?**
Hot Creek Ranch Hot Spring is located in Nye County, Nevada at 5,673 feet elevation, near Tonopah. Coordinates: 38.5210°N, 116.3650°W.

**How do I get to Hot Creek Ranch Hot Spring?**
Hot Creek Ranch Hot Spring has Short Walk road access (0.1 mi from the road).

**What minerals are in the water at Hot Creek Ranch Hot Spring?**
Water chemistry analysis shows the presence of pH, Total Dissolved Solids, Calcium, Magnesium. The pH is 8.1 (slightly alkaline). Total dissolved solids measure 620 mg/L.

**Is it safe to soak at Hot Creek Ranch Hot Spring?**
No, not at the source. The water at Hot Creek Ranch Hot Spring 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