# Hot Creek Springs, Nevada

Hot Creek Springs in Nevada. 151°F (66°C). Short Walk · Public Land. Elko County.

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

## Can you soak at Hot Creek Springs?

Not at the source. The water leaves the ground at 151°F, hot enough to burn skin. It's a short walk from the road. It's on Bureau of Land Management land.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Source water temperature | 151°F (66°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| Elevation | 6,140 ft |
| Access | Short Walk · Public Land, 0.4 mi from the nearest road |
| Land | Wells Field Office, Bureau of Land Management |
| County | Elko County |
| Nearest town | Wells |
| Coordinates | 41.57600, -115.18100 |
| Best months to soak | January, December, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | Slide Creek Campground, 5.2 mi |

## Soaking safety

**Very Hot Source, Use Extreme Caution.** At 151°F, the source water at Hot Creek 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 Hot Creek Springs

Hot Creek Springs is scalding water on BLM ground in Elko County, about 34 miles from Wells, under the Wells Field Office, and the public is recorded as welcome. The water surfaces well above the scalding line, so nobody should be getting in without a long cool-down. Slide Creek Campground is within a few miles, and the land designation is public.

Four tenths of a mile on foot gets you in, and nobody wrote down a name for the road. This is high country. Winters pile up close to four feet of snow and the rest of the year brings modest rain. There's no water chemistry at all, and the temperature reading carries no sample date. There is no photo, and no alternate name has been recorded.

January, with December and February, make the listed months, and in high country that means snow on the approach. The water will scald; stay out of it. Public land, open access, no fee listed. Camp at Slide Creek, a few miles off.

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Jackpot](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/nevada/jackpot), 59 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Nevada](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada)
- [Hot Springs, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/hot-springs-elko-county-1): 126°F source, Short Walk, near Wells, Elko County
- [Twelvemile Spring, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/twelvemile-spring): 102°F source, Roadside, near Wells, Elko County
- [Hot Spring, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/hot-spring-elko-county-5): 97°F source, Short Walk, near Wells, Elko County
- [Mineral Hot Spring, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/mineral-hot-spring): 140°F source, Short Walk, near Jackpot, Elko County
- [Hot Spring, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/hot-spring-elko-county-4): Hot, Short Walk, near Wells, Elko County
- [Wine Cup Ranch Springs, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/wine-cup-ranch-springs): 138°F source, Short Walk, near Wells, Elko County

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Hot Creek Springs?**
Hot Creek Springs has a water temperature of 151°F (66°C). This is considered a hot spring, well above body temperature.

**Where is Hot Creek Springs located?**
Hot Creek Springs is located in Elko County, Nevada at 6,140 feet elevation, near Wells. Coordinates: 41.5760°N, 115.1810°W.

**How do I get to Hot Creek Springs?**
Hot Creek Springs has Short Walk road access (0.4 mi from the road).

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

**Can I camp near Hot Creek Springs?**
Yes, Slide Creek Campground is located nearby (5.2 miles away).

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