# Hot Springs Ranch, Nevada

Hot Springs Ranch in Nevada. 129°F (54°C). Short Walk. Lander County.

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

## Can you soak at Hot Springs Ranch?

Only once it cools. The water leaves the ground at 129°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 | 129°F (54°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| pH | 8.0 (Slightly Alkaline) |
| Elevation | 4,820 ft |
| Access | Short Walk, 0.1 mi from the nearest road |
| County | Lander County |
| Nearest town | Battle Mountain |
| Coordinates | 40.18300, -117.10200 |
| Best months to soak | December, January, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |

## About Hot Springs Ranch

Hot Springs Ranch lies in Lander County, thirty-odd miles out of Battle Mountain. Its water is hot, the kind you would have to cool before getting in. Owner and access: nothing on file. The record carries a photo and a 1974 water sample. It is a short walk in from the road.

Five hundred feet or so off an unnamed road, in dry basin country at mid elevation, with a couple feet of snow through winter. The 1974 sample came back mildly alkaline. No campground listed. No land unit is named and no owner, and beyond the name, the USGS number is the one hard identifier.

Midwinter again for the season. The water hurts on contact. Ease into any touch. Access is unrecorded; confirm with whoever owns the ground. The chemistry has not been updated since 1974. The closest town is Battle Mountain. The photo on file gives you something to match when you arrive.

## Water chemistry

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

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| pH | 8 |
| Calcium | 20 mg/L |
| Magnesium | 9 mg/L |
| Sodium | 118 mg/L |
| Sulfate | 64 mg/L |
| Chloride | 21 mg/L |

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Battle Mountain](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/nevada/battle-mountain), 37 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-lander-county-3): 127°F source, pH 8.0, Roadside, near Battle Mountain, Lander County
- [Hot Springs, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/hot-springs-lander-county-4): 127°F source, Roadside, near Battle Mountain, Lander County
- [Mound Springs, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/mound-springs): 109°F source, Short Walk, near Battle Mountain, Lander County
- [Springs, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/springs-lander-county): 72°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
- [Chillis Hot Spring, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/chillis-hot-spring): 102°F source, Short Walk, near Battle Mountain, Lander County

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Hot Springs Ranch?**
Hot Springs Ranch has a water temperature of 129°F (54°C). This is considered a hot spring, well above body temperature.

**Where is Hot Springs Ranch located?**
Hot Springs Ranch is located in Lander County, Nevada at 4,820 feet elevation, near Battle Mountain. Coordinates: 40.1830°N, 117.1020°W.

**How do I get to Hot Springs Ranch?**
Hot Springs Ranch has Short Walk road access (0.1 mi from the road).

**What minerals are in the water at Hot Springs Ranch?**
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 Springs Ranch?**
With care. At 129°F Hot Springs Ranch 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