# Sou (Seven Devils) Hot Springs, Nevada

Sou (Seven Devils) Hot Springs in Nevada. 185°F (85°C). Roadside. Pershing County.

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

## Can you soak at Sou (Seven Devils) Hot Springs?

Not at the source. The water leaves the ground at 185°F, hot enough to burn skin. You can drive right up to it.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Source water temperature | 185°F (85°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| pH | 6.9 (Neutral) |
| Total dissolved solids | 1,010 mg/L |
| Elevation | 3,700 ft |
| Access | Roadside, 50 ft from the nearest road |
| County | Pershing County |
| Nearest town | Lovelock |
| Coordinates | 40.08800, -117.72500 |
| Best months to soak | December, January, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |

## Soaking safety

**Very Hot Source, Use Extreme Caution.** At 185°F, the source water at Sou (Seven Devils) Hot Springs 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.

## About Sou (Seven Devils) Hot Springs

Sou, also written Seven Devils, is a scalding spring in Pershing County with Lovelock the nearest town at around forty miles. The water comes out close to boiling, far beyond anything you could touch. Chemistry sampled in 2009 shows a moderately mineralized flow carrying iron. No land owner and no access status are on file, so the ownership question stays open.

Fifty feet of ground separate the road from the source. That is the entire approach. Elevation is modest, about thirty-seven hundred feet, and the climate is dry and nearly snowless, so the drive rarely closes for weather. The road has no name on file. Neither land unit nor designation appears in the record, and no campground sits within its reach.

The cold months get the recommendation on file, though with this little snow the roads should be passable year round. Danger is the main point: water this hot burns instantly and steam can hide the edge of a pool. Keep your distance. Confirm you are allowed on the ground, since no ownership is on record. No camping is listed.

## Water chemistry

Lab sample from 2009-10-24 (Water Quality Portal).

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| pH | 6.9 |
| Total dissolved solids | 1,010 mg/L |
| Calcium | 106 mg/L |
| Magnesium | 20.7 mg/L |
| Sodium | 160 mg/L |
| Sulfate | 370 mg/L |
| Chloride | 72.4 mg/L |
| Iron | 28.4 µg/L |

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Battle Mountain](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/nevada/battle-mountain), 62 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Nevada](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada)
- [Hyder Hot Springs, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/hyder-hot-springs): 176°F source, pH 6.8, TDS 1,120 mg/L, Short Walk, near Lovelock, Pershing County
- [Spring, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/spring-pershing-county): 83°F source, Roadside, near Lovelock, Pershing County
- [Mccoy Springs, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/mccoy-springs): 120°F source, pH 6.9, TDS 894 mg/L, Roadside, near Battle Mountain, Lander County
- [Lower Ranch Hot Springs, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/lower-ranch-hot-springs): 104°F source, pH 8.1, TDS 563 mg/L, Short Walk, near Lovelock, Pershing County
- [Senator Fumaroles, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/senator-fumaroles): Boiling, Roadside, near Lovelock, Pershing County
- [Home Station Ranch Hot Spring, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/home-station-ranch-hot-spring): 135°F source, pH 6.8, Roadside, near Battle Mountain, Lander County

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Sou (Seven Devils) Hot Springs?**
Sou (Seven Devils) Hot Springs has a water temperature of 185°F (85°C). This is considered a hot spring, well above body temperature.

**Where is Sou (Seven Devils) Hot Springs located?**
Sou (Seven Devils) Hot Springs is located in Pershing County, Nevada at 3,700 feet elevation, near Lovelock. Coordinates: 40.0880°N, 117.7250°W.

**How do I get to Sou (Seven Devils) Hot Springs?**
Sou (Seven Devils) Hot Springs has Roadside road access (50 ft from the road).

**What minerals are in the water at Sou (Seven Devils) Hot Springs?**
Water chemistry analysis shows the presence of pH, Total Dissolved Solids, Calcium, Magnesium, Sodium, Sulfate, Chloride, Iron. The pH is 6.9 (neutral). Total dissolved solids measure 1,010 mg/L.

**Is it safe to soak at Sou (Seven Devils) Hot Springs?**
No, not at the source. The water at Sou (Seven Devils) Hot Springs reaches 185°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 thermal springs records, Water Quality Portal lab analyses, OpenStreetMap, Wikipedia/Wikidata, NOAA climate normals