# Lawton Hot Springs, Nevada

Lawton Hot Springs in Nevada. 120°F (49°C). Roadside. Washoe County.

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

## Can you soak at Lawton Hot Springs?

Only once it cools. The water leaves the ground at 120°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 | 120°F (49°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| pH | 9.2 (Alkaline) |
| Elevation | 4,719 ft |
| Access | Roadside, 77 ft from the nearest road (West 4th Street) |
| County | Washoe County |
| Nearest town | Mogul |
| Coordinates | 39.51200, -119.90700 |
| Best months to soak | December, January, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | Lookout Campground, 10.3 mi |

## About Lawton Hot Springs

Outside the small community of Mogul in Washoe County, Lawton Hot Springs pushes out water hot enough that you would pull your hand back. It sits within about eighty feet of West 4th Street. A 1978 water sample came back strongly alkaline. Whether anyone may legally soak here is not on record.

The spring is roadside in the literal sense. Elevation is mid-range for western Nevada, and the weather is wetter than most of the state, with close to five feet of snow in an average winter and nineteen inches of precipitation. Land ownership is not listed, so the parcel could belong to anyone.

The water is hot, above the point where you can sit in it straight from the source, so test before you touch and never assume a pool has cooled. December through February is listed as the best window, though heavy snow can make even a roadside stop awkward. Lookout Campground is around ten miles off. The chemistry data dates to 1978. Do not count on it matching what comes out of the ground today.

## Water chemistry

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

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| pH | 9.2 |
| Calcium | 6.8 mg/L |
| Magnesium | 0.11 mg/L |
| Sodium | 110 mg/L |
| Sulfate | 63 mg/L |
| Chloride | 620 mg/L |

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Reno](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/nevada/reno), 6 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Nevada](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada)
- [Moana Springs, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/moana-springs): 199°F source, pH 7.7, Roadside, near Reno, Washoe County
- [Double Diamond Spring, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/double-diamond-spring): 84°F source, Roadside, near Sparks, Washoe County
- [Zolezzi Spring, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/zolezzi-spring): 102°F source, Roadside, near Sparks, Washoe County
- [Huffaker Springs, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/huffaker-springs): 81°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
- [Steamboat Springs, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/steamboat-springs-2): 205°F source, Short Walk, near Virginia City, Storey County

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Lawton Hot Springs?**
Lawton Hot Springs has a water temperature of 120°F (49°C). This is considered a hot spring, well above body temperature.

**Where is Lawton Hot Springs located?**
Lawton Hot Springs is located in Washoe County, Nevada at 4,719 feet elevation, near Mogul. Coordinates: 39.5120°N, 119.9070°W.

**How do I get to Lawton Hot Springs?**
Lawton Hot Springs has Roadside road access, with the nearest road being West 4th Street (77 ft from the road).

**Can I camp near Lawton Hot Springs?**
Yes, Lookout Campground is located nearby (10.3 miles away).

**What minerals are in the water at Lawton Hot Springs?**
Water chemistry analysis shows the presence of pH, Calcium, Magnesium, Sodium, Sulfate, Chloride. The pH is 9.2 (alkaline).

**Is it safe to soak at Lawton Hot Springs?**
With care. At 120°F Lawton Hot Springs 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