# Mud Springs, Nevada

Mud Springs in Nevada. 184°F (84°C). Short Walk · Public Land. Pershing County.

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

## Can you soak at Mud Springs?

Not at the source. The water leaves the ground at 184°F, hot enough to burn skin. It's a short walk from the road. It's on Bureau of Land Management land.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Source water temperature | 184°F (84°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| pH | 7.9 (Slightly Alkaline) |
| Total dissolved solids | 4,420 mg/L |
| Elevation | 3,990 ft |
| Access | Short Walk · Public Land, 336 ft from the nearest road |
| Land | Black Rock Field Office, Bureau of Land Management |
| County | Pershing County |
| Nearest town | Lovelock |
| Coordinates | 40.65300, -119.37800 |
| Best months to soak | December, January, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |

## Soaking safety

**Very Hot Source, Use Extreme Caution.** At 184°F, the source water at Mud 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 Mud Springs

Mud Springs in Pershing County is one to be careful around. The water comes out scalding, far beyond anything skin can take, hot enough to burn in seconds. The land is BLM, Black Rock Field Office, with public access on record as open. Lovelock is the nearest town, nearly sixty miles off. Come to watch the steam.

A few hundred feet of walking from the nearest track gets you there; the record does not identify that track. The ground is low by Nevada standards, under four thousand feet, and dry. Snow arrives in modest amounts through the winter, under two feet in a typical year, with ten inches or so of moisture in total. No campground is on file.

December through February are the months listed as best. Stay well back from the source. A water sample from the mid 1960s showed high dissolved solids, sulfate and chloride among them, and nobody has updated the chemistry since. Open access, no fee listed. Lovelock is a long drive back for anything you forgot.

## Water chemistry

Lab sample from 1966-10-14 (Water Quality Portal).

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| pH | 7.9 |
| Total dissolved solids | 4,420 mg/L |
| Calcium | 66 mg/L |
| Magnesium | 8.1 mg/L |
| Sulfate | 400 mg/L |
| Chloride | 2,100 mg/L |

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Cold Springs](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/nevada/cold-springs), 46 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Nevada](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada)
- [Great Boiling Spring (Gerlach), NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/great-boiling-spring-gerlach): 208°F source, pH 8.1, TDS 4,600 mg/L, Short Walk, near Lovelock, Pershing County
- [Unnamed thermal spring, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/unnamed-spring-pershing-county-2): 194°F source, pH 8.1, Roadside, near Lovelock, Pershing County
- [Coyote Spring, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/coyote-spring-1): 72°F source, Short Walk, near Lovelock, Pershing County
- [Fly Ranch (Wards) Hot Springs, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/fly-ranch-wards-hot-springs): 180°F source, Short Walk, near Lovelock, Pershing County
- [Springs, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/springs-lassen-county): 84°F source, Roadside, near Janesville, Lassen County
- [Butte Springs (Trego Hot Springs), NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/butte-springs-trego-hot-springs): 187°F source, pH 8.2, Roadside, near Lovelock, Pershing County

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Mud Springs?**
Mud Springs has a water temperature of 184°F (84°C). This is considered a hot spring, well above body temperature.

**Where is Mud Springs located?**
Mud Springs is located in Pershing County, Nevada at 3,990 feet elevation, near Lovelock. Coordinates: 40.6530°N, 119.3780°W.

**How do I get to Mud Springs?**
Mud Springs has Short Walk road access (336 ft from the road).

**Is Mud Springs free to visit?**
Mud Springs has Open access. It is managed by Bureau of Land Management.

**What minerals are in the water at Mud Springs?**
Water chemistry analysis shows the presence of pH, Total Dissolved Solids, Calcium, Magnesium, Sulfate, Chloride. The pH is 7.9 (slightly alkaline). Total dissolved solids measure 4,420 mg/L.

**Is it safe to soak at Mud Springs?**
No, not at the source. The water at Mud Springs reaches 184°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