# Mcleod Ranch Hot Spring, Nevada

Mcleod Ranch Hot Spring in Nevada. 180°F (82°C). Hike · Public Land. Nye County.

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

## Can you soak at Mcleod Ranch Hot Spring?

Not at the source. The water leaves the ground at 180°F, hot enough to burn skin. Reaching it takes a hike. It's on Bureau of Land Management land.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Source water temperature | 180°F (82°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| Elevation | 5,498 ft |
| Access | Hike · Public Land, 1.4 mi from the nearest road |
| Land | Mount Lewis Field Office, Bureau of Land Management |
| County | Nye County |
| Nearest town | Tonopah |
| Coordinates | 39.02800, -117.13600 |
| Best months to soak | December, January, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |

## Soaking safety

**Very Hot Source, Use Extreme Caution.** At 180°F, the source water at Mcleod Ranch Hot Spring 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 Mcleod Ranch Hot Spring

A long way from Tonopah, around sixty-five miles, Mcleod Ranch Hot Spring is a scalding source on BLM land in Nye County, managed out of the Mount Lewis Field Office. Public access is open. The water is far past soaking temperature at the source. Getting there involves a hike of more than a mile.

The nearest road is about a mile and a half away, and the record gives it no name. The spring sits at mid elevation for Nye County, high enough to pick up close to three feet of snow in a typical winter, with ten inches of precipitation over the year. BLM ground, open to the public.

The source will scald. Water this hot needs a long run before anyone could sit in it, and the record is silent on any cooler pool. The calendar on file points to the dead of winter. With a hike of over a mile and snow likely in those months, plan accordingly. No campground is recorded nearby. Tonopah is the nearest town on file and it is far.

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Goldfield](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/nevada/goldfield), 84 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Nevada](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada)
- [Charnock (Big Blue) Springs, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/charnock-big-blue-springs): 80°F source, Short Walk, near Tonopah, Nye County
- [Big Blue (A) Spring, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/big-blue-a-spring): 90°F source, Short Walk, near Tonopah, Nye County
- [Darroughs Hot Springs, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/darroughs-hot-springs): 203°F source, pH 9.3, TDS 390 mg/L, Roadside, near Tonopah, Nye County
- [Unnamed thermal spring, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/unnamed-spring-eureka-county): Hot, Short Walk, near Eureka, Eureka County
- [Unnamed thermal spring, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/unnamed-spring-nye-county): Hot, pH 7.5, TDS 187 mg/L, Short Walk, near Tonopah, Nye County
- [Dianas Punch Bowl, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/dianas-punch-bowl): 138°F source, pH 6.7, Roadside, near Eureka, Eureka County

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Mcleod Ranch Hot Spring?**
Mcleod Ranch Hot Spring has a water temperature of 180°F (82°C). This is considered a hot spring, well above body temperature.

**Where is Mcleod Ranch Hot Spring located?**
Mcleod Ranch Hot Spring is located in Nye County, Nevada at 5,498 feet elevation, near Tonopah. Coordinates: 39.0280°N, 117.1360°W.

**How do I get to Mcleod Ranch Hot Spring?**
Mcleod Ranch Hot Spring has Hike road access (1.4 mi from the road).

**Is Mcleod Ranch Hot Spring free to visit?**
Mcleod Ranch Hot Spring has Open access. It is managed by Bureau of Land Management.

**Is it safe to soak at Mcleod Ranch Hot Spring?**
No, not at the source. The water at Mcleod Ranch Hot Spring reaches 180°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