# Hot Springs, Nevada

Hot Springs in Nevada. 142°F (61°C). Short Walk · Public Land. Elko County.

- Page: https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/hot-springs-elko-county-3
- Source: Soaking Springs, researched and maintained by Armen Suny
- Updated: 2026-09-14

## Can you soak at Hot Springs?

Not at the source. The water leaves the ground at 142°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 | 142°F (61°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| pH | 6.6 (Slightly Acidic) |
| Access | Short Walk · Public Land, 0.1 mi from the nearest road (Upper Metropolis Road) |
| Land | Wells Field Office, Bureau of Land Management |
| County | Elko County |
| Nearest town | Wells |
| Coordinates | 41.18300, -114.99100 |
| Best months to soak | January, December, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | Angel Creek (Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, NV), 10.9 mi |

## Soaking safety

**Very Hot Source, Use Extreme Caution.** At 142°F, the source water at Hot 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 Springs

This Hot Springs sits five miles from Wells, Elko County, and comes out scalding, a hundred and forty-two degrees, on BLM land, Wells Field Office, listed open. Upper Metropolis Road runs about five hundred feet away. A photo and a 1974 analysis, slightly acidic, are on file. Angel Creek, up in the Humboldt-Toiyabe, is the listed campground, eleven miles away.

Upper Metropolis Road is the starting point, with the spring 500 feet or so off over public ground. No elevation is on record for this one. The climate figures put it in cool country with snow measured in feet and precipitation short of twelve inches. The photo is the only visual record of the site.

The months on file are the three coldest ones. The water will burn, so approach the source with care and look for cooler water if you intend to soak at all. Open access, BLM, no fee listed. Angel Creek is the camping option on file, about eleven miles off. The 1974 chemistry is old; the temperature has no date attached.

## Water chemistry

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

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| pH | 6.6 |
| Calcium | 48 mg/L |
| Magnesium | 13 mg/L |
| Sodium | 370 mg/L |
| Sulfate | 12 mg/L |
| Chloride | 37 mg/L |

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Elko](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/nevada/elko-elko), 47 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Nevada](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada)
- [Threemile Spring, Sulphur Hot Spr, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/threemile-spring-sulphur-hot-spr): 122°F source, pH 7.0, Short Walk, near Wells, Elko County
- [Hot Spring, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/hot-spring-elko-county-1): Hot, 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
- [Spring, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/spring-elko-county): Warm, Short Walk, near Wells, Elko County
- [Unnamed thermal spring, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/unnamed-spring-elko-county): Warm, Short Walk, near Wells, Elko County
- [Hot Spring, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/hot-spring-elko-county-4): Hot, Short Walk, near Wells, Elko County

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Hot Springs?**
Hot Springs has a water temperature of 142°F (61°C). This is considered a hot spring, well above body temperature.

**Where is Hot Springs located?**
Hot Springs is located in Elko County, Nevada, near Wells. Coordinates: 41.1830°N, 114.9910°W.

**How do I get to Hot Springs?**
Hot Springs has Short Walk road access, with the nearest road being Upper Metropolis Road (0.1 mi from the road).

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

**Can I camp near Hot Springs?**
Yes, Angel Creek (Humboldt Toiyabe National Forest, Nv) is located nearby (10.9 miles away).

**What minerals are in the water at Hot Springs?**
Water chemistry analysis shows the presence of pH, Calcium, Magnesium, Sodium, Sulfate, Chloride. The pH is 6.6 (slightly acidic).

**Is it safe to soak at Hot Springs?**
No, not at the source. The water at Hot Springs reaches 142°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