# Spencer Hot Springs, Nevada

Spencer Hot Springs in Nevada. 162°F (72°C). Roadside · Public Land. Eureka County.

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

## Can you soak at Spencer Hot Springs?

Not at the source. The water leaves the ground at 162°F, hot enough to burn skin. You can drive right up to it. It's on Bureau of Land Management land.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Source water temperature | 162°F (72°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| pH | 7.4 (Slightly Alkaline) |
| Total dissolved solids | 800 mg/L |
| Elevation | 5,660 ft |
| Access | Roadside · Public Land, 195 ft from the nearest road |
| Land | Mount Lewis Field Office, Bureau of Land Management |
| County | Eureka County |
| Nearest town | Eureka |
| Coordinates | 39.32800, -116.85800 |
| Best months to soak | December, January, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |

## Soaking safety

**Very Hot Source, Use Extreme Caution.** At 162°F, the source water at Spencer 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 Spencer Hot Springs

Spencer Hot Springs sits on Mount Lewis Field Office land, BLM and open, in Eureka County about fifty miles from Eureka. The source water is scalding, far too hot to touch. The record says nothing about cooler pools.

Under two hundred feet off a road that the record does not name. Mid-elevation basin. Snow comes most winters, close to three feet of it, with around nine inches of yearly moisture. There is a photograph on file.

Listed best months are December through February. Scalding source: test before any contact and keep a wide margin. The 1973 sample showed neutral water with moderate dissolved solids and measurable iron. That sample is fifty years old. Fee and campground are blank. Nothing newer on chemistry exists in the record.

## Water chemistry

Lab sample from 1973-09-17 (Water Quality Portal).

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| pH | 7.4 |
| Total dissolved solids | 800 mg/L |
| Calcium | 51 mg/L |
| Magnesium | 10.2 mg/L |
| Sodium | 198 mg/L |
| Sulfate | 46.5 mg/L |
| Chloride | 26 mg/L |
| Iron | 130 µg/L |

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Ely](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/nevada/ely), 89 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-eureka-county): Hot, 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
- [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
- [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
- [Charnock (Big Blue) Springs, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/charnock-big-blue-springs): 80°F source, Short Walk, near Tonopah, Nye County
- [Mcleod Ranch Hot Spring, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/mcleod-ranch-hot-spring): 180°F source, Hike, near Tonopah, Nye County

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Spencer Hot Springs?**
Spencer Hot Springs has a water temperature of 162°F (72°C). This is considered a hot spring, well above body temperature.

**Where is Spencer Hot Springs located?**
Spencer Hot Springs is located in Eureka County, Nevada at 5,660 feet elevation, near Eureka. Coordinates: 39.3280°N, 116.8580°W.

**How do I get to Spencer Hot Springs?**
Spencer Hot Springs has Roadside road access (195 ft from the road).

**Is Spencer Hot Springs free to visit?**
Spencer Hot Springs has Open access. It is managed by Bureau of Land Management.

**What minerals are in the water at Spencer Hot Springs?**
Water chemistry analysis shows the presence of pH, Total Dissolved Solids, Calcium, Magnesium, Sodium, Sulfate, Chloride, Iron. The pH is 7.4 (slightly alkaline). Total dissolved solids measure 800 mg/L.

**Is it safe to soak at Spencer Hot Springs?**
No, not at the source. The water at Spencer Hot Springs reaches 162°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