# Rose Creek Spring, Nevada

Rose Creek Spring in Nevada. 83°F (28°C). Short Walk · Public Land. Humboldt County.

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

## Can you soak at Rose Creek Spring?

The water leaves the ground at 83°F, about as warm as a heated pool. It's a short walk from the road. It's on Bureau of Land Management land. We haven't confirmed whether it has a pool or charges a fee.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Source water temperature | 83°F (28°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| pH | 8.3 (Slightly Alkaline) |
| Total dissolved solids | 2,650 mg/L |
| Elevation | 4,310 ft |
| Access | Short Walk · Public Land, 360 ft from the nearest road (West Rose Creek Road) |
| Land | Humboldt River Field Office, Bureau of Land Management |
| County | Humboldt County |
| Nearest town | Winnemucca |
| Coordinates | 40.87300, -117.93700 |
| Best months to soak | December, January, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |

## About Rose Creek Spring

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.

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.

## Water chemistry

Lab sample from 1961-07-18 (Water Quality Portal).

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| pH | 8.3 |
| Total dissolved solids | 2,650 mg/L |
| Calcium | 17 mg/L |
| Magnesium | 40 mg/L |
| Sodium | 920 mg/L |
| Sulfate | 121 mg/L |
| Chloride | 381 mg/L |
| Iron | 10 µg/L |

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Winnemucca](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/nevada/winnemucca), 83 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Nevada](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada)
- [Spring, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/spring-humboldt-county-2): 93°F source, Roadside, near Winnemucca, Humboldt County
- [Golconda Hot Spring (North), NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/golconda-hot-spring-north): 165°F source, pH 7.8, Roadside, near Winnemucca, Humboldt County
- [Leach Hot Springs, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/leach-hot-springs): 207°F source, Short Walk, near Winnemucca, Humboldt County
- [Golconda Hot Spring (South), NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/golconda-hot-spring-south): 151°F source, pH 7.0, TDS 626 mg/L, Roadside, near Winnemucca, Humboldt County
- [Hot Springs, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/hot-springs-humboldt-county-2): 185°F source, pH 8.4, Roadside, near Winnemucca, Humboldt County
- [Hot Springs, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/hot-springs-humboldt-county-1): 158°F source, Hike, near Winnemucca, Humboldt County

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