# Hot Sulphur Springs (Tuscarora), Nevada

Hot Sulphur Springs (Tuscarora) in Nevada. 194°F (90°C). Roadside. Elko County.

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

## Can you soak at Hot Sulphur Springs (Tuscarora)?

Not at the source. The water leaves the ground at 194°F, hot enough to burn skin. You can drive right up to it.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Source water temperature | 194°F (90°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| pH | 6.8 (Neutral) |
| Elevation | 5,815 ft |
| Access | Roadside, 257 ft from the nearest road |
| County | Elko County |
| Nearest town | Elko |
| Coordinates | 41.46800, -116.15000 |
| Best months to soak | December, January, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |

## Soaking safety

**Very Hot Source, Use Extreme Caution.** At 194°F, the source water at Hot Sulphur Springs (Tuscarora) 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 (Tuscarora)

The Tuscarora one of Nevada's several Hot Sulphur Springs is nearly fifty miles from Elko and close to boiling at the source, one hundred ninety-four degrees by the survey figure. A 1978 USGS analysis found near-neutral water with iron in the mix. No owner or access status is recorded, and the photograph on file is the only thing besides the chemistry that sets it apart from the other unnamed basin vents.

Nearly six thousand feet up, this is high, cold country for Nevada. Winters bring more than five feet of snow and the year runs to seventeen inches of precipitation, wet by the standards of the state. The source lies a couple hundred feet off a road the record never names.

Midwinter is rated best here, yet sixty-five inches of snow is a serious amount, and snow that deep closes unpaved roads for long stretches. Regard the water as dangerous. It is hot enough to cause deep burns instantly. The 1978 chemistry is the only sample on record. Ownership, fees, access: all unknown, so confirm locally before visiting.

## Water chemistry

Lab sample from 1978-01-01 (Water Quality Portal).

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| pH | 6.8 |
| Calcium | 86 mg/L |
| Magnesium | 33 mg/L |
| Sodium | 310 mg/L |
| Sulfate | 19 mg/L |
| Chloride | 61 mg/L |
| Iron | 70 µg/L |

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Elko](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/nevada/elko-elko), 48 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Nevada](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada)
- [Petaini Springs, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/petaini-springs): Warm, pH 7.6, Roadside, near Elko, Elko County
- [Wild Horse Hot Springs, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/wild-horse-hot-springs-2): 129°F source, pH 7.2, Roadside, near Elko, Elko County
- [Rizzi Ranch Hot Spring, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/rizzi-ranch-hot-spring): 106°F source, pH 7.4, Short Walk, near Elko, Elko County
- [Hot Lake, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/hot-lake-1): Hot, Hike, near Battle Mountain, Lander County
- [Rowland Hot Springs, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/rowland-hot-springs): 104°F source, pH 7.6, Roadside, near Jackpot, Elko County
- [Hot Springs, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/hot-springs-elko-county-1): 126°F source, Short Walk, near Wells, Elko County

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Hot Sulphur Springs (Tuscarora)?**
Hot Sulphur Springs (Tuscarora) has a water temperature of 194°F (90°C). This is considered a hot spring, well above body temperature.

**Where is Hot Sulphur Springs (Tuscarora) located?**
Hot Sulphur Springs (Tuscarora) is located in Elko County, Nevada at 5,815 feet elevation, near Elko. Coordinates: 41.4680°N, 116.1500°W.

**How do I get to Hot Sulphur Springs (Tuscarora)?**
Hot Sulphur Springs (Tuscarora) has Roadside road access (257 ft from the road).

**What minerals are in the water at Hot Sulphur Springs (Tuscarora)?**
Water chemistry analysis shows the presence of pH, Calcium, Magnesium, Sodium, Sulfate, Chloride, Iron. The pH is 6.8 (neutral).

**Is it safe to soak at Hot Sulphur Springs (Tuscarora)?**
No, not at the source. The water at Hot Sulphur Springs (Tuscarora) reaches 194°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