# Lower Ranch Hot Springs, Nevada

Lower Ranch Hot Springs in Nevada. 104°F (40°C). Short Walk. Pershing County.

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

## Can you soak at Lower Ranch Hot Springs?

The water leaves the ground at 104°F, a comfortable soaking temperature. It's a short walk from the road. We haven't confirmed whether it has a pool or charges a fee.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Source water temperature | 104°F (40°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| pH | 8.1 (Slightly Alkaline) |
| Total dissolved solids | 563 mg/L |
| Elevation | 3,970 ft |
| Access | Short Walk, 0.2 mi from the nearest road |
| County | Pershing County |
| Nearest town | Lovelock |
| Coordinates | 40.03500, -117.60400 |
| Best months to soak | December, January, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |

## About Lower Ranch Hot Springs

Lower Ranch Hot Springs in Pershing County, forty-seven miles from Lovelock, comes up at a soaking temperature, a touch above a hundred degrees. A USGS crew sampled it in 2009 and got mildly alkaline water with a moderate mineral load and some iron. Someone has photographed it; the image is on file. Land ownership is a blank, and so is access.

The springs are a fifth of a mile on foot beyond a road the record does not identify. Elevation is under four thousand feet, low basin, snowfall of less than two feet and yearly precipitation around nine inches. No land unit is listed.

The coldest months are the ones recommended, which for a hundred-degree spring is the obvious call. The walk is short. Since ownership is blank, confirm you are allowed before getting in. Temperature is a survey figure and may differ on the day. Fee and campground are both unlisted.

## Water chemistry

Lab sample from 2009-10-24 (Water Quality Portal).

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| pH | 8.1 |
| Total dissolved solids | 563 mg/L |
| Calcium | 32.4 mg/L |
| Magnesium | 13 mg/L |
| Sodium | 143 mg/L |
| Sulfate | 67.1 mg/L |
| Chloride | 27.5 mg/L |
| Iron | 9.2 µg/L |

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Battle Mountain](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/nevada/battle-mountain), 60 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Nevada](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada)
- [Spring, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/spring-pershing-county): 83°F source, Roadside, near Lovelock, Pershing County
- [Mccoy Springs, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/mccoy-springs): 120°F source, pH 6.9, TDS 894 mg/L, Roadside, near Battle Mountain, Lander County
- [Hyder Hot Springs, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/hyder-hot-springs): 176°F source, pH 6.8, TDS 1,120 mg/L, Short Walk, near Lovelock, Pershing County
- [Sou (Seven Devils) Hot Springs, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/sou-seven-devils-hot-springs): 185°F source, pH 6.9, TDS 1,010 mg/L, Roadside, near Lovelock, Pershing County
- [Home Station Ranch Hot Spring, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/home-station-ranch-hot-spring): 135°F source, pH 6.8, Roadside, near Battle Mountain, Lander County
- [Senator Fumaroles, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/senator-fumaroles): Boiling, Roadside, near Lovelock, Pershing County

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Lower Ranch Hot Springs?**
Lower Ranch Hot Springs has a water temperature of 104°F (40°C). This is considered a hot spring, well above body temperature.

**Where is Lower Ranch Hot Springs located?**
Lower Ranch Hot Springs is located in Pershing County, Nevada at 3,970 feet elevation, near Lovelock. Coordinates: 40.0350°N, 117.6040°W.

**How do I get to Lower Ranch Hot Springs?**
Lower Ranch Hot Springs has Short Walk road access (0.2 mi from the road).

**What minerals are in the water at Lower Ranch Hot Springs?**
Water chemistry analysis shows the presence of pH, Total Dissolved Solids, Calcium, Magnesium, Sodium, Sulfate, Chloride, Iron. The pH is 8.1 (slightly alkaline). Total dissolved solids measure 563 mg/L.

## Sources

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