# South Mosquito Creek Ranch Springs, Nevada

South Mosquito Creek Ranch Springs in Nevada. 95°F (35°C). Short Walk · Public Land. Nye County.

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

## Can you soak at South Mosquito Creek Ranch Springs?

The water leaves the ground at 95°F, a comfortable soaking temperature. 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 | 95°F (35°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| pH | 7.5 (Slightly Alkaline) |
| Total dissolved solids | 187 mg/L |
| Elevation | 6,836 ft |
| Access | Short Walk · Public Land, 0.2 mi from the nearest road |
| Land | Tonopah Field Office, Bureau of Land Management |
| County | Nye County |
| Nearest town | Tonopah |
| Coordinates | 38.82300, -116.71700 |
| Best months to soak | December, January, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |

## About South Mosquito Creek Ranch Springs

South Mosquito Creek Ranch Springs are a group of warm springs on BLM land listed as open, in Nye County nearly sixty miles from Tonopah, the nearest town of any size. The water is bath-warm. High elevation and a long drive put these well out of casual range.

Tonopah Field Office. A walk of a thousand feet or so from a road that is unnamed in the record. Close to seven thousand feet up. Winters pile up over three feet of snow. The year's precipitation totals around ten inches.

Winter is listed as best, and at this height that will mean snow. The chemistry on file dates to 1967: near-neutral, low in dissolved solids, which is clean water as hot springs go. Sixty years old, though. No fee or campground on record. Open access per the BLM.

## Water chemistry

Lab sample from 1967-05-07 (Water Quality Portal).

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| pH | 7.5 |
| Total dissolved solids | 187 mg/L |
| Calcium | 6.4 mg/L |
| Magnesium | 0.1 mg/L |
| Sodium | 49 mg/L |
| Sulfate | 20 mg/L |
| Chloride | 7.9 mg/L |

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Ely](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/nevada/ely), 67 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Nevada](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada)
- [Unnamed thermal spring, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/unnamed-spring-nye-county): Hot, pH 7.5, TDS 187 mg/L, Short Walk, near Tonopah, Nye County
- [Dianas Punch Bowl, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/dianas-punch-bowl): 138°F source, pH 6.7, Roadside, near Eureka, Eureka County
- [Hot Spring, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/hot-spring-eureka-county): 124°F source, pH 6.7, Short Walk, near Eureka, Eureka County
- [Fish Springs, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/fish-springs-3): Warm, pH 7.6, TDS 231 mg/L, Roadside, near Eureka, Eureka County
- [Upper Warm Spring, Warm Spring, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/upper-warm-spring-warm-spring): 106°F source, pH 8.1, TDS 267 mg/L, Short Walk, near Eureka, Eureka County
- [Potts Ranch Hot Springs, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/potts-ranch-hot-springs): 113°F source, Roadside, near Eureka, Eureka County

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at South Mosquito Creek Ranch Springs?**
South Mosquito Creek Ranch Springs has a water temperature of 95°F (35°C). This is a warm thermal spring.

**Where is South Mosquito Creek Ranch Springs located?**
South Mosquito Creek Ranch Springs is located in Nye County, Nevada at 6,836 feet elevation, near Tonopah. Coordinates: 38.8230°N, 116.7170°W.

**How do I get to South Mosquito Creek Ranch Springs?**
South Mosquito Creek Ranch Springs has Short Walk road access (0.2 mi from the road).

**Is South Mosquito Creek Ranch Springs free to visit?**
South Mosquito Creek Ranch Springs has Open access. It is managed by Bureau of Land Management.

**What minerals are in the water at South Mosquito Creek Ranch Springs?**
Water chemistry analysis shows the presence of pH, Total Dissolved Solids, Calcium, Magnesium, Sodium, Sulfate, Chloride. The pH is 7.5 (slightly alkaline). Total dissolved solids measure 187 mg/L.

## Sources

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