# Hot Hole, Nevada

Hot Hole in Nevada. 133°F (56°C). Short Walk. Elko County.

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

## Can you soak at Hot Hole?

Only once it cools. The water leaves the ground at 133°F, hotter than any hot tub. It's a short walk from the road. We haven't confirmed whether it has a pool or charges a fee.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Source water temperature | 133°F (56°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| pH | 7.5 (Slightly Alkaline) |
| Elevation | 5,077 ft |
| Access | Short Walk, 450 ft from the nearest road (Bullion Road) |
| County | Elko County |
| Nearest town | Elko |
| Coordinates | 40.81900, -115.77700 |
| Best months to soak | January, December, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | POWERHOUSE GROUP PICNIC AREA, 18.7 mi |

## About Hot Hole

Hot Hole sits almost inside Elko, under a mile and a half from town in Elko County. The water is hot, past comfortable soaking without a cool-down. Who owns it is not recorded, and neither is whether the public can get in. A USGS site and a 1978 water sample are attached. A photo is on file as well.

Bullion Road comes within a few hundred feet and the last stretch is on foot. The spring sits at upland elevation with several feet of snow across a typical winter and a dry year otherwise. The 1978 sample came out near neutral. The closest listed camping is the Powerhouse group picnic area, nearly 19 miles out.

Winter months are the listed best. The source will burn skin. Access is blank in the record, so respect any fence or sign you meet. No fee listed. The picnic area listed as the nearest camping is a group picnic area, which may not mean overnight camping.

## Water chemistry

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

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| pH | 7.5 |
| Calcium | 64 mg/L |
| Magnesium | 16 mg/L |
| Sodium | 110 mg/L |
| Sulfate | 53 mg/L |
| Chloride | 18.5 mg/L |

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Elko](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/nevada/elko-elko), 1 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Nevada](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada)
- [Elko Hot Spring, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/elko-hot-spring): 190°F source, Short Walk, near Elko, Elko County
- [Hot Sulphur Springs, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/hot-sulphur-springs-2): 147°F source, Roadside, near Carlin, Elko County
- [Hot Springs (Carlin), NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/hot-springs-carlin): 174°F source, Roadside, near Carlin, Elko County
- [Ellison Ranch Warm Spring, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/ellison-ranch-warm-spring): Warm, pH 7.5, Roadside, near Carlin, Elko County
- [Warm Spring, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/warm-spring-elko-county): Warm, Roadside, near Spring Creek, Elko County
- [Raine Ranch Springs, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/raine-ranch-springs): Warm, Short Walk, near Carlin, Elko County

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Hot Hole?**
Hot Hole has a water temperature of 133°F (56°C). This is considered a hot spring, well above body temperature.

**Where is Hot Hole located?**
Hot Hole is located in Elko County, Nevada at 5,077 feet elevation, near Elko. Coordinates: 40.8190°N, 115.7770°W.

**How do I get to Hot Hole?**
Hot Hole has Short Walk road access, with the nearest road being Bullion Road (450 ft from the road).

**Can I camp near Hot Hole?**
Yes, Powerhouse Group Picnic Area is located nearby (18.7 miles away).

**What minerals are in the water at Hot Hole?**
Water chemistry analysis shows the presence of pH, Calcium, Magnesium, Sodium, Sulfate, Chloride. The pH is 7.5 (slightly alkaline).

**Is it safe to soak at Hot Hole?**
With care. At 133°F Hot Hole is hot enough to need short sessions, fifteen to twenty minutes, and plenty of water. Enter slowly and get out if you feel light-headed.

## Sources

- USGS thermal springs records, Water Quality Portal lab analyses, OpenStreetMap, Wikipedia/Wikidata, NOAA climate normals