# Preston Springs, Nevada

Preston Springs in Nevada. 70°F (21°C). Short Walk. White Pine County.

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

## Can you soak at Preston Springs?

The water leaves the ground at 70°F, about as warm as a heated pool. It's a short walk from the road. We haven't confirmed whether it has a pool or charges a fee.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Source water temperature | 70°F (21°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| pH | 7.8 (Slightly Alkaline) |
| Elevation | 5,722 ft |
| Access | Short Walk, 347 ft from the nearest road |
| County | White Pine County |
| Nearest town | Ely |
| Coordinates | 38.92700, -115.08200 |
| Best months to soak | January, December, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | WARD MTN. CAMPGROUND (MURRAY SUMMIT), 20.6 mi |

## About Preston Springs

Preston Springs is a barely warm spring in White Pine County, roughly twenty-six miles from Ely. The water is tepid, a good bit under body temperature, so nobody should drive out expecting heat. No access status or owner is on file. The only chemistry is a 1983 sample, mildly alkaline.

A short walk, a few hundred feet long, from a road the record leaves nameless. Mid-to-high elevation basin with a cool climate, ten inches of precipitation and a snowy winter, close to three feet. Ownership is not listed, and No land unit and designation is on record. There is a USGS record for it.

Winter is the season that comes up best, which is an odd thing to say about water at seventy degrees. In January air it will not warm you much. Ward Mountain Campground sits up at Murray Summit, around twenty miles away. Who owns the ground is not recorded, so check before you walk in. The pH reading goes back to 1983 and nothing newer has come along.

## Water chemistry

Lab sample from 1983-06-16 (Water Quality Portal).

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| pH | 7.8 |
| Calcium | 43 mg/L |
| Magnesium | 20 mg/L |
| Sodium | 13 mg/L |
| Sulfate | 37 mg/L |
| Chloride | 14 mg/L |

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Ely](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/nevada/ely), 35 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Nevada](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada)
- [Williams Hot Spring, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/williams-hot-spring): 127°F source, pH 9.2, Short Walk, near Ely, White Pine County
- [Emigrant Springs, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/emigrant-springs): 70°F source, pH 6.8, TDS 252 mg/L, Roadside, near Ely, White Pine County
- [Moorman Spring, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/moorman-spring): 100°F source, pH 7.0, TDS 349 mg/L, Roadside, near Ely, White Pine County
- [Lackawanna Hot Springs, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/lackawanna-hot-springs): 95°F source, Roadside, near Ely, White Pine County
- [Geyser Ranch Springs, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/geyser-ranch-springs-3): 70°F source, Short Walk, near Ely, White Pine County
- [Geyser Ranch Springs, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/geyser-ranch-springs-2): 70°F source, pH 7.5, Roadside, near Ely, White Pine County

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Preston Springs?**
Preston Springs has a water temperature of 70°F (21°C). This is a warm thermal spring.

**Where is Preston Springs located?**
Preston Springs is located in White Pine County, Nevada at 5,722 feet elevation, near Ely. Coordinates: 38.9270°N, 115.0820°W.

**How do I get to Preston Springs?**
Preston Springs has Short Walk road access (347 ft from the road).

**Can I camp near Preston Springs?**
Yes, Ward Mtn. Campground (Murray Summit) is located nearby (20.6 miles away).

**What minerals are in the water at Preston Springs?**
Water chemistry analysis shows the presence of pH, Calcium, Magnesium, Sodium, Sulfate, Chloride. The pH is 7.8 (slightly alkaline).

## Sources

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