# Schoolhouse Spring, Nevada

Schoolhouse Spring in Nevada. 84°F (29°C). Short Walk · Public Land. White Pine County.

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

## Can you soak at Schoolhouse Spring?

The water leaves the ground at 84°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 | 84°F (29°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| Elevation | 6,480 ft |
| Access | Short Walk · Public Land, 382 ft from the nearest road (Marrujo Road) |
| Land | Bristlecone Field Office, Bureau of Land Management |
| County | White Pine County |
| Nearest town | McGill |
| Coordinates | 39.45800, -114.75600 |
| Best months to soak | January, December, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | Bird Creek Campground, 5.5 mi |

## About Schoolhouse Spring

Schoolhouse Spring comes out of the ground warm on BLM land in White Pine County, four miles from McGill. Access is open. The water is warm, under body temperature, and there is a campground on file a few miles away, Bird Creek, which makes this an easy one to pair with a night out.

Marrujo Road comes within about 380 feet, so the walk is short. The Bristlecone Field Office manages the ground. It sits high, close to 6,500 feet, with nearly four feet of snow in a winter and eleven inches of precipitation in a year. McGill is the closest town and it is close.

Winter gets the best rating, though that is also when the snow piles up. Open, no fee on record, camping at Bird Creek about five and a half miles off. The temperature is a USGS reading with no date. Nobody has sampled the water, as far as the record shows.

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near McGill](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/nevada/mcgill), 10 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Nevada](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada)
- [Mcgill Spring, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/mcgill-spring): 84°F source, Roadside, near McGill, White Pine County
- [Campbell Ranch Springs, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/campbell-ranch-springs): 76°F source, Roadside, near McGill, 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
- [Monte Neva Hot Springs, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/monte-neva-hot-springs): 176°F source, pH 6.6, Short Walk, near McGill, White Pine County
- [Lower Shellbourne Spring, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/lower-shellbourne-spring): 77°F source, Roadside, near McGill, White Pine County
- [Upper Shellbourne Spring, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/upper-shellbourne-spring): 74°F source, Short Walk, near McGill, White Pine County

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Schoolhouse Spring?**
Schoolhouse Spring has a water temperature of 84°F (29°C). This is a warm thermal spring.

**Where is Schoolhouse Spring located?**
Schoolhouse Spring is located in White Pine County, Nevada at 6,480 feet elevation, near McGill. Coordinates: 39.4580°N, 114.7560°W.

**How do I get to Schoolhouse Spring?**
Schoolhouse Spring has Short Walk road access, with the nearest road being Marrujo Road (382 ft from the road).

**Is Schoolhouse Spring free to visit?**
Schoolhouse Spring has Open access. It is managed by Bureau of Land Management.

**Can I camp near Schoolhouse Spring?**
Yes, Bird Creek Campground is located nearby (5.5 miles away).

## Sources

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