# Moana Springs, Nevada

Moana Springs in Nevada. 199°F (93°C). Roadside. Washoe County.

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

## Can you soak at Moana Springs?

Not at the source. The water leaves the ground at 199°F, hot enough to burn skin. You can drive right up to it.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Source water temperature | 199°F (93°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| pH | 7.7 (Slightly Alkaline) |
| Elevation | 4,510 ft |
| Access | Roadside, 1 ft from the nearest road (Manzanita Lane) |
| County | Washoe County |
| Nearest town | Reno |
| Coordinates | 39.48400, -119.80400 |
| Best months to soak | December, January, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | MOUNT ROSE (NV) , 12.9 mi |

## Soaking safety

**Very Hot Source, Use Extreme Caution.** At 199°F, the source water at Moana Springs 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 Moana Springs

Moana Springs is a scalding thermal source inside the Reno area, five miles from Reno in Washoe County, with the record placing it essentially on Manzanita Lane. The water comes out near boiling. This is a geothermal source in a city, and nothing in the record describes a place to soak. No access status has been recorded.

The spring is roadside, at the edge of Manzanita Lane. Reno is at mid elevation with a cool year-round average. More than three feet of snow most winters. Sixteen inches of precipitation. Nobody is listed as owner, and the land designation is empty too. A 1978 sample put the water slightly on the alkaline side, with iron present.

Near-boiling water will burn skin in an instant. Do not touch the source. Winter, December into February, is the season the record gives. Mount Rose is the closest campground on file, around thirteen miles out, for anyone who wants to stay over. The water chemistry is from 1978 and no later sample is recorded.

## Water chemistry

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

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| pH | 7.7 |
| Calcium | 6.9 mg/L |
| Magnesium | 0.5 mg/L |
| Sodium | 155 mg/L |
| Sulfate | 65 mg/L |
| Chloride | 20 mg/L |
| Iron | 30 µg/L |

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Reno](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/nevada/reno), 0 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
- [Huffaker Springs, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/huffaker-springs): 81°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
- [Dimonte Spring, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/dimonte-spring): 127°F source, Short Walk, near Sparks, Washoe County
- [Lawton Hot Springs, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/lawton-hot-springs): 120°F source, pH 9.2, Roadside, near Mogul, 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 Moana Springs?**
Moana Springs has a water temperature of 199°F (93°C). This is considered a hot spring, well above body temperature.

**Where is Moana Springs located?**
Moana Springs is located in Washoe County, Nevada at 4,510 feet elevation, near Reno. Coordinates: 39.4840°N, 119.8040°W.

**How do I get to Moana Springs?**
Moana Springs has Roadside road access, with the nearest road being Manzanita Lane (1 ft from the road).

**Can I camp near Moana Springs?**
Yes, Mount Rose (Nv)  is located nearby (12.9 miles away).

**What minerals are in the water at Moana Springs?**
Water chemistry analysis shows the presence of pH, Calcium, Magnesium, Sodium, Sulfate, Chloride, Iron. The pH is 7.7 (slightly alkaline).

**Is it safe to soak at Moana Springs?**
No, not at the source. The water at Moana Springs reaches 199°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