San Jacinto Ranch Spring

Elko County, Nevada · Near Jackpot
41.8670°N, 114.6920°W · 5,220 ft
148°F 84°F air 5,220 ft Roadside
Very Hot Source, Use Extreme Caution

At 148°F, the source water at San Jacinto Ranch Spring 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.

Scalding. That is the first thing to know about San Jacinto Ranch Spring, which comes out well past the point where water burns skin. It sits in Elko County about eight miles from Jackpot. The record names no land owner and gives no public access status, and with ranch in the name you should assume someone may hold it privately until you learn otherwise.

Location

Ten feet. That is the gap between the spring and the nearest road, so if the road is open to you the spring is too. No road name appears in the record. The ground sits a little over five thousand feet up, winters bring around forty inches of snow, and the year as a whole runs on the dry side. Neither a land unit nor a designation is listed, and there is no campground in the file.

The cold months are what the record points to. Temperature is the hazard: water this hot burns on contact, so keep children and dogs well back from the source and do not try to soak without a way to cool it. Access is the other open question. Nobody is listed as owner. Ask around Jackpot before treating this as somewhere you can visit.

Monthly Climate
23°
Jan
27°
Feb
36°
Mar
44°
Apr
54°
May
66°
Jun
77°
Jul
75°
Aug
64°
Sep
49°
Oct
36°
Nov
24°
Dec
Annual Precip: 13.0 in Annual Snow: 40.5 in
Best Time to Visit
January Air 23°F · Water 148°F · +125° contrast
December Air 24°F · Water 148°F · +124° contrast
February Air 27°F · Water 148°F · +121° contrast
January offers 54°F more contrast than July
Current Conditions
84°F
Clear WSW 53.9 mph 20%
This Afternoon 83° Low 52° Mostly Sunny 1% precip
Spring is +65° warmer
Saturday 86° Low 51° Mostly Sunny then Patchy Smoke
Spring is +62° warmer
Sunday 74° Low 38° Sunny
Spring is +74° warmer
Monday 69° Low 40° Sunny
Spring is +79° warmer
Tuesday 77° Low 44° Sunny
Spring is +71° warmer
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Temperature
148°F
Warm Hot Boiling
Water Temp 148°F (64°C)
Avg Air Temp 48°F
Above Ambient +100°F
Great soaking conditions September
Access
Road Access Roadside
Distance to Road 10 ft
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the water temperature at San Jacinto Ranch Spring?
San Jacinto Ranch Spring has a water temperature of 148°F (64°C). This is considered a hot spring, well above body temperature.
Where is San Jacinto Ranch Spring located?
San Jacinto Ranch Spring is located in Elko County, Nevada at 5,220 feet elevation, near Jackpot. Coordinates: 41.8670°N, 114.6920°W.
How do I get to San Jacinto Ranch Spring?
San Jacinto Ranch Spring has Roadside road access (10 ft from the road).
Is it safe to soak at San Jacinto Ranch Spring?
No, not at the source. The water at San Jacinto Ranch Spring reaches 148°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 NWIS