# Howard Hot Spring, Nevada

Howard Hot Spring in Nevada. 135°F (57°C). Roadside. Humboldt County.

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

## Can you soak at Howard Hot Spring?

Only once it cools. The water leaves the ground at 135°F, hotter than any hot tub. You can drive right up to it. We haven't confirmed whether it has a pool or charges a fee.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Source water temperature | 135°F (57°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| pH | 9.2 (Alkaline) |
| Total dissolved solids | 324 mg/L |
| Elevation | 4,318 ft |
| Access | Roadside, 41 ft from the nearest road |
| County | Humboldt County |
| Nearest town | Winnemucca |
| Coordinates | 41.72100, -118.50500 |
| Best months to soak | December, January, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |

## About Howard Hot Spring

Howard Hot Spring lies far out in Humboldt County, sixty-six miles from Winnemucca, with water in the hot range, too warm for a long soak and below scalding. Its chemistry stands out on the record for being strongly alkaline with low dissolved solids, a soft, high-pH water. The sample dates to 1974. Nothing is on file about who owns the site.

The spring is within forty feet of a road whose name did not make it into the record. Elevation is low basin, a bit over four thousand feet. The climate is dry, ten inches a year, and winter snow tends to total a couple of feet. Nothing is listed for a land unit.

Pick a winter month, December through February. Roadside, so no walking. The nearest town is a long way off, so fill the tank first. Stay in the water long enough and it will burn. Nobody wrote down who holds access rights here, and the chemistry is fifty years old, so check both.

## Water chemistry

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

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| pH | 9.2 |
| Total dissolved solids | 324 mg/L |
| Calcium | 3 mg/L |
| Magnesium | 0.5 mg/L |
| Sodium | 88 mg/L |
| Sulfate | 62 mg/L |
| Chloride | 10 mg/L |

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Winnemucca](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/nevada/winnemucca), 17 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Nevada](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada)
- [Unnamed thermal spring, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/unnamed-spring-humboldt-county-2): 163°F source, pH 9.3, TDS 344 mg/L, Roadside, near Winnemucca, Humboldt County
- [Dyke Hot Springs, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/dyke-hot-springs): 158°F source, Short Walk, near Winnemucca, Humboldt County
- [Fivemile Spring, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/fivemile-spring): 81°F source, Hike, near Winnemucca, Humboldt County
- [Ninemile Springs, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/ninemile-springs): 79°F source, pH 8.0, TDS 219 mg/L, Short Walk, near Winnemucca, Humboldt County
- [Spring, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/spring-humboldt-county-1): 104°F source, pH 8.3, TDS 660 mg/L, Short Walk, near Winnemucca, Humboldt County
- [Unnamed thermal spring, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/unnamed-spring-humboldt-county-3): 70°F source, Hike, near Winnemucca, Humboldt County

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Howard Hot Spring?**
Howard Hot Spring has a water temperature of 135°F (57°C). This is considered a hot spring, well above body temperature.

**Where is Howard Hot Spring located?**
Howard Hot Spring is located in Humboldt County, Nevada at 4,318 feet elevation, near Winnemucca. Coordinates: 41.7210°N, 118.5050°W.

**How do I get to Howard Hot Spring?**
Howard Hot Spring has Roadside road access (41 ft from the road).

**What minerals are in the water at Howard Hot Spring?**
Water chemistry analysis shows the presence of pH, Total Dissolved Solids, Calcium, Magnesium, Sodium, Sulfate, Chloride. The pH is 9.2 (alkaline). Total dissolved solids measure 324 mg/L.

**Is it safe to soak at Howard Hot Spring?**
With care. At 135°F Howard Hot Spring 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