# Saratoga Hot Spring, Nevada

Saratoga Hot Spring in Nevada. 122°F (50°C). Roadside. Douglas County.

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

## Can you soak at Saratoga Hot Spring?

Only once it cools. The water leaves the ground at 122°F, hotter than any hot tub. You can drive right up to it. We haven't confirmed whether it has a pool or charges a fee.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Source water temperature | 122°F (50°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| Elevation | 4,700 ft |
| Access | Roadside, 140 ft from the nearest road (Vicky Lane) |
| County | Douglas County |
| Nearest town | Johnson Lane |
| Coordinates | 39.05800, -119.74200 |
| Best months to soak | December, January, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | Zephyr Cove RV & Campground, 11.5 mi |

## About Saratoga Hot Spring

People search for Saratoga Hot Spring more than for most springs in Douglas County, and it is easy to see why they might: Johnson Lane is barely a mile away. The water comes out hot, past the range where you would sit in it without mixing in something cooler. Ownership is blank in the record and so is any public access status.

The source lies about a hundred and forty feet off Vicky Lane, so the approach amounts to parking and stepping out. Elevation is moderate, in the high four thousands. Snow is the surprise. Seventy-odd inches a year is heavy for this part of the state, and total precipitation runs higher here than in the valleys to the east.

The record recommends December through February, and there will be snow on the ground then. Roadside. Zephyr Cove RV and Campground, roughly eleven miles off, is where the record puts the nearest camping. Because the water burns at this temperature, test it before contact. The ownership gap means you should confirm you are allowed on the ground.

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Johnson Lane](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/nevada/johnson-lane), 0 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Nevada](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada)
- [Springs, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/springs-douglas-county): 90°F source, Short Walk, near Indian Hills, Douglas County
- [Hobo Hot Springs, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/hobo-hot-springs): 114°F source, Roadside, near Indian Hills, Douglas County
- [Nevada State Prison Spring, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/nevada-state-prison-spring): 75°F source, Roadside, near Carson City, Carson City County
- [Walleys Hot Springs, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/walleys-hot-springs): 160°F source, pH 9.2, Roadside, near Minden, Douglas County
- [Carson Hot Springs, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/carson-hot-springs): 120°F source, Roadside, near Carson City, Carson City County
- [Bowers Mansion Hot Spring, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/bowers-mansion-hot-spring): 133°F source, pH 9.5, Roadside, near Incline Village, Washoe County

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Saratoga Hot Spring?**
Saratoga Hot Spring has a water temperature of 122°F (50°C). This is considered a hot spring, well above body temperature.

**Where is Saratoga Hot Spring located?**
Saratoga Hot Spring is located in Douglas County, Nevada at 4,700 feet elevation, near Johnson Lane. Coordinates: 39.0580°N, 119.7420°W.

**How do I get to Saratoga Hot Spring?**
Saratoga Hot Spring has Roadside road access, with the nearest road being Vicky Lane (140 ft from the road).

**Can I camp near Saratoga Hot Spring?**
Yes, Zephyr Cove Rv & Campground is located nearby (11.5 miles away).

**Is it safe to soak at Saratoga Hot Spring?**
With care. At 122°F Saratoga Hot Spring is hot enough to need short sessions, fifteen to twenty minutes, and plenty of water. Enter slowly and get out if you feel light-headed.

## Sources

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