Rose Creek Spring

Humboldt County, Nevada · Near Winnemucca
40.8730°N, 117.9370°W · 4,310 ft
83°F 88°F air 4,310 ft Open Short Walk Bureau of Land Management

Rose Creek Spring is public land, BLM, in Humboldt County about thirteen miles from Winnemucca, and the water runs warm, well short of bath heat. Access is open. The main thing the record has to say about it, beyond the temperature, is a 1961 water sample heavy in dissolved solids.

Location

West Rose Creek Road runs within a few hundred feet, a short walk. The land belongs to the Humboldt River Field Office. Elevation is low for the area, around 4,300 feet, dry at ten inches of precipitation and winter snow that totals under two feet. What the spring looks like is not recorded.

December to February on the record. Open, and free as far as the record shows. No campground listed. The 1961 sample showed high dissolved solids, over 2,600 milligrams per liter, with iron in it, so the water is mineral-heavy even if cool. A short walk from the road. Winnemucca is close enough that this is an easy look.

Monthly Climate
31°
Jan
36°
Feb
44°
Mar
51°
Apr
60°
May
72°
Jun
81°
Jul
80°
Aug
69°
Sep
54°
Oct
41°
Nov
30°
Dec
Annual Precip: 9.8 in Annual Snow: 20.9 in
Best Time to Visit
December Air 30°F · Water 83°F · +53° contrast
January Air 31°F · Water 83°F · +52° contrast
February Air 36°F · Water 83°F · +47° contrast
December offers 51°F more contrast than July
Current Conditions
88°F
Partly Cloudy SW 53.9 mph 18%
This Afternoon 88° Low 55° Patchy Smoke
Saturday 87° Low 50° Patchy Smoke then Sunny
Sunday 73° Low 43° Sunny
Spring is +10° warmer
Monday 73° Low 44° Sunny
Spring is +10° warmer
Tuesday 78° Low 48° Sunny
Spring is +5° warmer
Water Chemistry Sampled 1961-07-18

The water at Rose Creek Spring is slightly alkaline (pH 8.3) with 2650 mg/L total dissolved solids. It is notably rich in magnesium (known for muscle relaxation and stress relief), sodium (supports circulation and skin hydration), and chloride (natural antiseptic with skin health benefits).

pH 8.3 Slightly Alkaline
pH influences mineral absorption through skin
Higher mineral concentration for therapeutic soaking
Calcium 17 mg/L
May support bone density and joint health
Magnesium 40 mg/L
Known for muscle relaxation and stress relief
Sodium 920 mg/L
Supports circulation and skin hydration
Sulfate 121 mg/L
Traditionally used for skin conditions and inflammation
Chloride 381 mg/L
Natural antiseptic with skin health benefits
Iron 10 µg/L
Iron-rich springs may support circulation
Temperature
83°F
Warm Hot Boiling
Water Temp 83°F (28°C)
Avg Air Temp 54°F
Above Ambient +29°F
Mild soaking conditions September
Access
Open
Road Access Short Walk
Nearest Road West Rose Creek Road
Distance to Road 360 ft
Land
Ownership Federal
Agency Bureau of Land Management
Designation PUB
Unit Humboldt River Field Office
Manager Bureau of Land Management
Protection 3 - Protected, subject to extractive use
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the water temperature at Rose Creek Spring?
Rose Creek Spring has a water temperature of 83°F (28°C). This is a warm thermal spring.
Where is Rose Creek Spring located?
Rose Creek Spring is located in Humboldt County, Nevada at 4,310 feet elevation, near Winnemucca. Coordinates: 40.8730°N, 117.9370°W.
How do I get to Rose Creek Spring?
Rose Creek Spring has Short Walk road access, with the nearest road being West Rose Creek Road (360 ft from the road).
Is Rose Creek Spring free to visit?
Rose Creek Spring has Open access. It is managed by Bureau of Land Management.
What minerals are in the water at Rose Creek Spring?
Water chemistry analysis shows the presence of pH, Total Dissolved Solids, Calcium, Magnesium, Sodium, Sulfate, Chloride, Iron. The pH is 8.3 (slightly alkaline). Total dissolved solids measure 2,650 mg/L.
Sources: USGS NWIS