# Hot Springs, Nevada

Hot Springs in Nevada. 180°F (82°C). Short Walk · Public Land. Lander County.

- Page: https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/hot-springs-lander-county-2
- 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 180°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 | 180°F (82°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| Access | Short Walk · Public Land, 0.1 mi from the nearest road |
| Land | Mount Lewis Field Office, Bureau of Land Management |
| County | Lander County |
| Nearest town | Battle Mountain |
| Coordinates | 39.94100, -116.68100 |
| Best months to soak | December, January, 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 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

Fifty miles out of Battle Mountain, on BLM ground run by the Mount Lewis Field Office, this Hot Springs is public land and open to anyone who makes the drive. Do not plan on soaking. The source runs at one hundred eighty degrees. It has no recorded elevation and no water chemistry, so what you know going in is the temperature and that you are allowed to be there.

The road nearby carries no name, and from it the spring is a tenth of a mile's stroll. Winters bite in the back basins of Lander County. More than a yard of snow falls in a year against eleven inches of total precipitation, so most of what comes down comes frozen. The parcel counts as ordinary public land with nothing special designated.

The cold months are on file as best, which says something about how hot this source is. Snow can close unpaved access for stretches, so call the Field Office before a winter run. Keep hands and pets out of the water; it is scalding. Nothing on record describes a pool, a fee or camping nearby.

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Battle Mountain](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/nevada/battle-mountain), 51 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Nevada](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada)
- [Little Hot Springs, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/little-hot-springs): Hot, Hike, near Eureka, Eureka County
- [Walti Hot Springs, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/walti-hot-springs): 162°F source, pH 6.5, Short Walk, near Eureka, Eureka County
- [Springs, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/springs-lander-county): 72°F source, Short Walk, near Battle Mountain, Lander County
- [Chillis Hot Spring, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/chillis-hot-spring): 102°F source, Short Walk, near Battle Mountain, Lander County
- [Spring, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/spring-lander-county): 72°F source, Roadside, near Battle Mountain, Lander County
- [Hot Springs Ranch, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/hot-springs-ranch): 129°F source, pH 8.0, Short Walk, near Battle Mountain, Lander County

## Questions

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

**Where is Hot Springs located?**
Hot Springs is located in Lander County, Nevada, near Battle Mountain. Coordinates: 39.9410°N, 116.6810°W.

**How do I get to Hot Springs?**
Hot Springs has Short Walk road access (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.

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