# Old Dugan Ranch Hot Springs, Nevada

Old Dugan Ranch Hot Springs in Nevada. 102°F (39°C). Roadside. Nye County.

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

## Can you soak at Old Dugan Ranch Hot Springs?

The water leaves the ground at 102°F, a comfortable soaking temperature. You can drive right up to it. We haven't confirmed whether it has a pool or charges a fee.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Source water temperature | 102°F (39°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| Elevation | 5,900 ft |
| Access | Roadside, 159 ft from the nearest road |
| County | Nye County |
| Nearest town | Tonopah |
| Coordinates | 38.53100, -116.40500 |
| Best months to soak | January, December, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |

## About Old Dugan Ranch Hot Springs

Old Dugan Ranch Hot Springs is a soaking-temperature spring in Nye County, some 54 miles from Tonopah. The record lists no owner and no access status, so assume nothing about being allowed in. Water at this warmth is comfortable to sit in for a long while.

Roadside. About 150 feet of ground separates the spring from a road nobody named in the record. Elevation near 5,900 feet, dry Nevada country. Winters drop something like thirty inches of snow, though yearly precipitation stays under ten inches. There is a photo.

The coldest months rate best. You can drive to it, assuming the road is passable. No campground is listed within reach. Unknown access and ownership are the main thing to settle before going. The temperature is a USGS measurement with no date attached. Sitting in water this warm is easy on the body, if anyone is allowed to sit in it.

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Ely](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/nevada/ely), 47 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Nevada](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada)
- [Hot Creek Ranch Hot Spring, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/hot-creek-ranch-hot-spring): 180°F source, pH 8.1, TDS 620 mg/L, Short Walk, near Tonopah, Nye County
- [Upper Warm Spring, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/upper-warm-spring-2): 95°F source, pH 7.6, TDS 450 mg/L, Roadside, near Tonopah, Nye County
- [Hot Creek Valley Spring, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/hot-creek-valley-spring): 142°F source, Short Walk, near Tonopah, Nye County
- [Upper Warm Spring, Warm Spring, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/upper-warm-spring-warm-spring): 106°F source, pH 8.1, TDS 267 mg/L, Short Walk, near Eureka, Eureka County
- [Warm Spring, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/warm-spring-nye-county-2): Warm, Roadside, near Tonopah, Nye County
- [Fish Springs, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/fish-springs-3): Warm, pH 7.6, TDS 231 mg/L, Roadside, near Eureka, Eureka County

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Old Dugan Ranch Hot Springs?**
Old Dugan Ranch Hot Springs has a water temperature of 102°F (39°C). This is considered a hot spring, well above body temperature.

**Where is Old Dugan Ranch Hot Springs located?**
Old Dugan Ranch Hot Springs is located in Nye County, Nevada at 5,900 feet elevation, near Tonopah. Coordinates: 38.5310°N, 116.4050°W.

**How do I get to Old Dugan Ranch Hot Springs?**
Old Dugan Ranch Hot Springs has Roadside road access (159 ft from the road).

## Sources

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