# Hot Pot (Blossom Hot Springs), Nevada

Hot Pot (Blossom Hot Springs) in Nevada. 136°F (58°C). Short Walk. Lander County.

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

## Can you soak at Hot Pot (Blossom Hot Springs)?

Only once it cools. The water leaves the ground at 136°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 | 136°F (58°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| pH | 8.0 (Slightly Alkaline) |
| Elevation | 4,485 ft |
| Access | Short Walk, 0.4 mi from the nearest road |
| County | Lander County |
| Nearest town | Battle Mountain |
| Coordinates | 40.92200, -117.10800 |
| Best months to soak | January, December, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |

## About Hot Pot (Blossom Hot Springs)

Hot Pot goes by Blossom Hot Springs as well. It is a hot spring in Lander County, about 22 miles from Battle Mountain, with water at the upper end of what the hot range covers, too much for a soak without cooling. No land owner or access status appears in the record.

It is a bit under half a mile's walk from the nearest road, unnamed in the record. Mid elevation basin, dry, with a foot or two of snow in winter. A 1974 sample read mildly alkaline. The record shows no campground, and the USGS site number is the only other identifier on file.

Midwinter is the listed season. Hot enough to burn at the source, so test before touching. Access is not recorded; assume you may need permission. Chemistry dates from 1974. Nearest town is Battle Mountain. No fee is on record. The two names may help when asking locals where it is.

## Water chemistry

Lab sample from 1974-01-01 (Water Quality Portal).

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| pH | 8 |
| Calcium | 29 mg/L |
| Magnesium | 5 mg/L |
| Sodium | 288 mg/L |
| Sulfate | 60 mg/L |
| Chloride | 28 mg/L |

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Battle Mountain](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/nevada/battle-mountain), 22 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Nevada](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada)
- [Hot Springs Ranch Springs, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/hot-springs-ranch-springs): 79°F source, Short Walk, near Battle Mountain, Lander County
- [Izzenhood Ranch Springs, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/izzenhood-ranch-springs): 88°F source, pH 7.3, TDS 237 mg/L, Short Walk, near Battle Mountain, Lander County
- [Brooks Spring, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/brooks-spring): 93°F source, Roadside, near Battle Mountain, Lander 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
- [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

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Hot Pot (Blossom Hot Springs)?**
Hot Pot (Blossom Hot Springs) has a water temperature of 136°F (58°C). This is considered a hot spring, well above body temperature.

**Where is Hot Pot (Blossom Hot Springs) located?**
Hot Pot (Blossom Hot Springs) is located in Lander County, Nevada at 4,485 feet elevation, near Battle Mountain. Coordinates: 40.9220°N, 117.1080°W.

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

**What minerals are in the water at Hot Pot (Blossom Hot Springs)?**
Water chemistry analysis shows the presence of pH, Calcium, Magnesium, Sodium, Sulfate, Chloride. The pH is 8.0 (slightly alkaline).

**Is it safe to soak at Hot Pot (Blossom Hot Springs)?**
With care. At 136°F Hot Pot (Blossom Hot Springs) 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