# Huffaker Springs, Nevada

Huffaker Springs in Nevada. 81°F (27°C). Roadside. Washoe County.

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

## Can you soak at Huffaker Springs?

The water leaves the ground at 81°F, about as warm as a heated pool. 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 | 81°F (27°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| Elevation | 4,440 ft |
| Access | Roadside, 8 ft from the nearest road (Rio Wrangler Parkway) |
| County | Washoe County |
| Nearest town | Sparks |
| Coordinates | 39.45700, -119.72200 |
| Best months to soak | December, January, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | MOUNT ROSE (NV) , 13.7 mi |

## About Huffaker Springs

Eight miles from Sparks, beside Rio Wrangler Parkway in Washoe County, Huffaker Springs comes up tepid, low eighties, warm to the hand and no more than that. The USGS keeps it on its list and there is a photograph in the record. The record says nothing about ownership or if the public can get to the water.

This is about as roadside as it gets, a few feet off the parkway, at around forty-four hundred feet. Winters bring well over a yard of snow. The year sees about sixteen inches of precipitation. Mount Rose campground is the nearest listed camping, around fourteen miles away.

December through February are marked best, though an eighty-degree spring in a snowy winter will feel lukewarm at most. There is no fee or access status on file. Camp at Mount Rose if you are making a trip of it. No chemistry has been recorded.

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Reno](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/nevada/reno), 5 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Nevada](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada)
- [Double Diamond Spring, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/double-diamond-spring): 84°F source, Roadside, near Sparks, Washoe County
- [Dimonte Spring, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/dimonte-spring): 127°F source, Short Walk, near Sparks, Washoe County
- [Zolezzi Spring, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/zolezzi-spring): 102°F source, Roadside, near Sparks, Washoe County
- [Moana Springs, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/moana-springs): 199°F source, pH 7.7, Roadside, near Reno, Washoe County
- [Steamboat Springs, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/steamboat-springs-2): 205°F source, Short Walk, near Virginia City, Storey County
- [Steamboat Springs, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/steamboat-springs-3): 205°F source, pH 7.0, Short Walk, near Virginia City, Storey County

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Huffaker Springs?**
Huffaker Springs has a water temperature of 81°F (27°C). This is a warm thermal spring.

**Where is Huffaker Springs located?**
Huffaker Springs is located in Washoe County, Nevada at 4,440 feet elevation, near Sparks. Coordinates: 39.4570°N, 119.7220°W.

**How do I get to Huffaker Springs?**
Huffaker Springs has Roadside road access, with the nearest road being Rio Wrangler Parkway (8 ft from the road).

**Can I camp near Huffaker Springs?**
Yes, Mount Rose (Nv)  is located nearby (13.7 miles away).

## Sources

- USGS thermal springs records, Water Quality Portal lab analyses, OpenStreetMap, Wikipedia/Wikidata, NOAA climate normals