# Point Of Rocks Springs, King Spring, Nevada

Point Of Rocks Springs, King Spring in Nevada. 91°F (33°C). Short Walk · Public Land. Nye County.

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

## Can you soak at Point Of Rocks Springs, King Spring?

The water leaves the ground at 91°F, a comfortable soaking temperature. Access is restricted. It's a short walk from the road. It's on US Fish and Wildlife Service land. We haven't confirmed whether it has a pool or charges a fee.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Source water temperature | 91°F (33°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| pH | 7.7 (Slightly Alkaline) |
| Total dissolved solids | 400 mg/L |
| Elevation | 2,320 ft |
| Access | Short Walk · Public Land, 0.1 mi from the nearest road |
| Land | Ash Meadows National Wildlife Refuge, US Fish and Wildlife Service |
| County | Nye County |
| Nearest town | Pahrump |
| Coordinates | 36.40200, -116.27400 |
| Best months to soak | December, January, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |

## About Point Of Rocks Springs, King Spring

Point of Rocks Springs, also called King Spring, is a soaking-warm spring on the Ash Meadows refuge in Nye County, about twenty miles from Pahrump. The Fish and Wildlife Service restricts access. There is a photo on file and a water sample from 1981, and the water is warm enough that people would want to get in. The refuge has other rules in mind.

A tenth of a mile on foot from a road the record leaves nameless. Low desert at a bit over 2,300 feet, four inches of precipitation a year, with snow barely registering. The land is federal, held by the Fish and Wildlife Service as a National Wildlife Refuge.

The cool months, December through February, rate best, and low-desert winters are mild. Restricted access: check with the refuge before going, and do not expect to soak. No fee, no campground recorded. The 1981 sample showed moderate dissolved solids along with sodium, sulfate and chloride.

## Water chemistry

Lab sample from 1981-03-09 (Water Quality Portal).

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| pH | 7.7 |
| Total dissolved solids | 400 mg/L |
| Calcium | 47 mg/L |
| Magnesium | 20 mg/L |
| Sodium | 65 mg/L |
| Sulfate | 79 mg/L |
| Chloride | 23 mg/L |

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Pahrump](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/nevada/pahrump-nye), 20 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Nevada](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada)
- [Jack Rabbit Spring, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/jack-rabbit-spring): 82°F source, Roadside, near Pahrump, Nye County
- [Spring, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/spring-nye-county-5): 79°F source, Short Walk, near Pahrump, Nye County
- [Davis Ranch Springs, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/davis-ranch-springs): 81°F source, Roadside, near Pahrump, Nye County
- [Devils Hole, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/devils-hole): 92°F source, Short Walk, near Pahrump, Nye County
- [Big (Ash Meadows) Spring, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/big-ash-meadows-spring): 83°F source, pH 7.3, TDS 480 mg/L, Roadside, near Pahrump, Nye County
- [Davis Ranch Spring, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/davis-ranch-spring): 70°F source, Short Walk, near Pahrump, Nye County

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Point Of Rocks Springs, King Spring?**
Point Of Rocks Springs, King Spring has a water temperature of 91°F (33°C). This is a warm thermal spring.

**Where is Point Of Rocks Springs, King Spring located?**
Point Of Rocks Springs, King Spring is located in Nye County, Nevada at 2,320 feet elevation, near Pahrump. Coordinates: 36.4020°N, 116.2740°W.

**How do I get to Point Of Rocks Springs, King Spring?**
Point Of Rocks Springs, King Spring has Short Walk road access (0.1 mi from the road).

**Is Point Of Rocks Springs, King Spring free to visit?**
Point Of Rocks Springs, King Spring has Restricted access. It is managed by US Fish and Wildlife Service.

**What minerals are in the water at Point Of Rocks Springs, King Spring?**
Water chemistry analysis shows the presence of pH, Total Dissolved Solids, Calcium, Magnesium, Sodium, Sulfate, Chloride. The pH is 7.7 (slightly alkaline). Total dissolved solids measure 400 mg/L.

## Sources

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