# Hot Sulphur Springs, Nevada

Hot Sulphur Springs in Nevada. 147°F (64°C). Roadside · Public Land. Elko County.

- Page: https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/hot-sulphur-springs-2
- Source: Soaking Springs, researched and maintained by Armen Suny
- Updated: 2026-09-14

## Can you soak at Hot Sulphur Springs?

Not at the source. The water leaves the ground at 147°F, hot enough to burn skin. You can drive right up to it. It's on Bureau of Land Management land.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Source water temperature | 147°F (64°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| Elevation | 5,180 ft |
| Access | Roadside · Public Land, 252 ft from the nearest road |
| Land | Tuscarora Field Office, Bureau of Land Management |
| County | Elko County |
| Nearest town | Carlin |
| Coordinates | 40.76500, -116.04000 |
| Best months to soak | January, December, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |

## Soaking safety

**Very Hot Source, Use Extreme Caution.** At 147°F, the source water at Hot Sulphur 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 Sulphur Springs

Hot Sulphur Springs sits five miles from Carlin in Elko County, on public land under the BLM's Tuscarora Field Office, and the access is listed as open. That is the good news. The water is scalding, up near one hundred fifty degrees, so stand back and look. Nothing in the record describes a pool or any improvement at the source.

It is close to the road, eighty-odd yards, on high basin ground that runs a little over five thousand feet. Snow totals here top three feet most winters while the annual precipitation stays near a foot, which tells you the cold season is the wet season. The parcel is ordinary public land without a wilderness or recreation designation.

The winter months are marked best on the record. Expect snowy approaches then, even on a roadside stop. Water at this heat will scald skin on contact; keep children and dogs well back. There is no fee noted and no campground listed. Mineral chemistry is not on file.

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Elko](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/nevada/elko-elko), 15 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Nevada](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada)
- [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
- [Raine Ranch Springs, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/raine-ranch-springs): Warm, Short Walk, near Carlin, Elko County
- [Elko Hot Spring, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/elko-hot-spring): 190°F source, Short Walk, near Elko, Elko County
- [Hot Hole, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/hot-hole): 133°F source, pH 7.5, Short Walk, near Elko, Elko County
- [Horseshoe Ranch Springs, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/horseshoe-ranch-springs): 136°F source, pH 9.0, Roadside, near Carlin, Elko County

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Hot Sulphur Springs?**
Hot Sulphur Springs has a water temperature of 147°F (64°C). This is considered a hot spring, well above body temperature.

**Where is Hot Sulphur Springs located?**
Hot Sulphur Springs is located in Elko County, Nevada at 5,180 feet elevation, near Carlin. Coordinates: 40.7650°N, 116.0400°W.

**How do I get to Hot Sulphur Springs?**
Hot Sulphur Springs has Roadside road access (252 ft from the road).

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

**Is it safe to soak at Hot Sulphur Springs?**
No, not at the source. The water at Hot Sulphur Springs reaches 147°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