# Patua Hot Springs (Fernley), Nevada

Patua Hot Springs (Fernley) in Nevada. 187°F (86°C). Roadside · Public Land. Lyon County.

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

## Can you soak at Patua Hot Springs (Fernley)?

Not at the source. The water leaves the ground at 187°F, hot enough to burn skin. You can drive right up to it. It's on Bureau of Land Management land.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Source water temperature | 187°F (86°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| pH | 6.9 (Neutral) |
| Total dissolved solids | 2,170 mg/L |
| Elevation | 4,100 ft |
| Access | Roadside · Public Land, 148 ft from the nearest road |
| Land | Sierra Front Field Office, Bureau of Land Management |
| County | Lyon County |
| Nearest town | Fernley |
| Coordinates | 39.59700, -119.11000 |
| Best months to soak | December, January, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |

## Soaking safety

**Very Hot Source, Use Extreme Caution.** At 187°F, the source water at Patua Hot Springs (Fernley) 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 Patua Hot Springs (Fernley)

Patua Hot Springs sits on BLM land near Fernley in Lyon County, five miles or so from town, and its water is hot enough to cook with. Public access is open. It is roadside. The Sierra Front Field Office manages the ground. A 1988 sample showed heavily mineralized water, over two thousand parts per million of dissolved solids, with iron among the minerals.

The closest road runs under 150 feet away and goes unnamed on the record. Mid-elevation basin near Fernley, dry, with seven inches of precipitation and under a foot of snow in most years. Public BLM land with no special designation. Summers are warm and the yearly average lands in the high fifties.

The source will burn you. Test downstream water carefully before you go anywhere near it. Winter months are listed as best. No campground or fee on file. The chemistry reading is from the late 1980s, and the heavy mineral content it showed is worth knowing if you have any thought of contact with the water.

## Water chemistry

Lab sample from 1988-03-21 (Water Quality Portal).

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| pH | 6.9 |
| Total dissolved solids | 2,170 mg/L |
| Calcium | 69 mg/L |
| Magnesium | 1.3 mg/L |
| Sodium | 640 mg/L |
| Sulfate | 400 mg/L |
| Chloride | 720 mg/L |
| Iron | 5 µg/L |

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Fernley](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/nevada/fernley-lyon), 5 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Nevada](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada)
- [Eagle Salt Works Spring, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/eagle-salt-works-spring): Hot, Short Walk, near Fernley, Lyon County
- [Soda Lake, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/soda-lake): 86°F source, TDS 13,800 mg/L, Short Walk, near Fallon, Churchill County
- [(Soda Lake Area), NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/soda-lake-area): 210°F source, TDS 7,880 mg/L, Roadside, near Fallon, Churchill County
- [Bradys Hot Springs, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/bradys-hot-springs): 209°F source, Roadside, near Fernley, Lyon County
- [Wabuska Hot Springs, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/wabuska-hot-springs): 201°F source, pH 7.9, Short Walk, near Yerington, Lyon County
- [Anaho Island Spring, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/anaho-island-spring): 120°F source, Hike, near Spanish Springs, Washoe County

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Patua Hot Springs (Fernley)?**
Patua Hot Springs (Fernley) has a water temperature of 187°F (86°C). This is considered a hot spring, well above body temperature.

**Where is Patua Hot Springs (Fernley) located?**
Patua Hot Springs (Fernley) is located in Lyon County, Nevada at 4,100 feet elevation, near Fernley. Coordinates: 39.5970°N, 119.1100°W.

**How do I get to Patua Hot Springs (Fernley)?**
Patua Hot Springs (Fernley) has Roadside road access (148 ft from the road).

**Is Patua Hot Springs (Fernley) free to visit?**
Patua Hot Springs (Fernley) has Open access. It is managed by Bureau of Land Management.

**What minerals are in the water at Patua Hot Springs (Fernley)?**
Water chemistry analysis shows the presence of pH, Total Dissolved Solids, Calcium, Magnesium, Sodium, Sulfate, Chloride, Iron. The pH is 6.9 (neutral). Total dissolved solids measure 2,170 mg/L.

**Is it safe to soak at Patua Hot Springs (Fernley)?**
No, not at the source. The water at Patua Hot Springs (Fernley) reaches 187°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