# Monte Neva Hot Springs, Nevada

Monte Neva Hot Springs in Nevada. 176°F (80°C). Short Walk. White Pine County.

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

## Can you soak at Monte Neva Hot Springs?

Not at the source. The water leaves the ground at 176°F, hot enough to burn skin. It's a short walk from the road.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Source water temperature | 176°F (80°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| pH | 6.6 (Slightly Acidic) |
| Elevation | 6,017 ft |
| Access | Short Walk, 0.2 mi from the nearest road |
| County | White Pine County |
| Nearest town | McGill |
| Coordinates | 39.66500, -114.80700 |
| Best months to soak | January, December, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | East Creek Campground, 14.2 mi |

## Soaking safety

**Very Hot Source, Use Extreme Caution.** At 176°F, the source water at Monte Neva Hot 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 Monte Neva Hot Springs

Monte Neva Hot Springs is a scalding source in White Pine County, about eighteen miles from McGill, sitting at six thousand feet. Water this hot cannot be entered at the source. Nothing on file identifies an owner, and nobody has put public access on record either way. It is a USGS thermal site with a 1992 water sample attached.

A fifth-mile walk from the road, which the record leaves unnamed. High basin country, cold through the year, with a snowy winter of three feet or more and eleven inches of precipitation. No land owner is on file, and no management unit or designation either, so who you would ask about the place is itself unknown.

Scalding water. Treat the source as something to look at from a distance, and assume any outflow is hot until you have tested it with care. Best months on file: December, January, February. That means snow on a short walk in. East Creek Campground is around fourteen miles away. Access is not on record; ask before you go. The pH sample is from 1992.

## Water chemistry

Lab sample from 1992-05-28 (Water Quality Portal).

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| pH | 6.6 |
| Calcium | 66.1 mg/L |
| Magnesium | 19.5 mg/L |
| Sodium | 16.7 mg/L |
| Sulfate | 24.5 mg/L |
| Chloride | 3.4 mg/L |

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near McGill](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/nevada/mcgill), 10 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Nevada](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada)
- [Campbell Ranch Springs, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/campbell-ranch-springs): 76°F source, Roadside, near McGill, White Pine County
- [Lower Shellbourne Spring, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/lower-shellbourne-spring): 77°F source, Roadside, near McGill, White Pine County
- [Upper Shellbourne Spring, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/upper-shellbourne-spring): 74°F source, Short Walk, near McGill, White Pine County
- [Schoolhouse Spring, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/schoolhouse-spring): 84°F source, Short Walk, near McGill, White Pine County
- [Cherry Creek Hot Springs, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/cherry-creek-hot-springs): 144°F source, Roadside, near McGill, White Pine County
- [Mcgill Spring, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/mcgill-spring): 84°F source, Roadside, near McGill, White Pine County

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Monte Neva Hot Springs?**
Monte Neva Hot Springs has a water temperature of 176°F (80°C). This is considered a hot spring, well above body temperature.

**Where is Monte Neva Hot Springs located?**
Monte Neva Hot Springs is located in White Pine County, Nevada at 6,017 feet elevation, near McGill. Coordinates: 39.6650°N, 114.8070°W.

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

**Can I camp near Monte Neva Hot Springs?**
Yes, East Creek Campground is located nearby (14.2 miles away).

**What minerals are in the water at Monte Neva Hot Springs?**
Water chemistry analysis shows the presence of pH, Calcium, Magnesium, Sodium, Sulfate, Chloride. The pH is 6.6 (slightly acidic).

**Is it safe to soak at Monte Neva Hot Springs?**
No, not at the source. The water at Monte Neva Hot Springs reaches 176°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