# Spring (Hot), Nevada

Spring (Hot) in Nevada. 122°F (50°C). Short Walk · Public Land. Modoc County.

- Page: https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/spring-hot-modoc-county-1
- Source: Soaking Springs, researched and maintained by Armen Suny
- Updated: 2026-09-14

## Can you soak at Spring (Hot)?

Only once it cools. The water leaves the ground at 122°F, hotter than any hot tub. 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 | 122°F (50°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| Total dissolved solids | 224 mg/L |
| Elevation | 4,566 ft |
| Access | Short Walk · Public Land, 0.2 mi from the nearest road |
| Land | Black Rock Field Office, Bureau of Land Management |
| County | Modoc County |
| Nearest town | Alturas |
| Coordinates | 41.36500, -119.22100 |
| Best months to soak | December, January, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |

## About Spring (Hot)

The record files this as an unnamed hot spring in Modoc County a few miles from Alturas, while OpenStreetMap gives it a name, Soldier Meadows Hot Spring. The land is open BLM, managed out of the Black Rock Field Office. Water is hot, too hot for most people to sit in straight from the source.

A short walk, a few hundred yards, from an unnamed road. Around forty-five hundred feet. Winters bring a bit over two feet of snow; the year totals about ten inches of moisture. A photo is on file.

OpenStreetMap records this spring as Soldier Meadows Hot Spring, a name the USGS listing does not carry.

Winter months listed as best. Hot water: test before entering and do not assume a cooler pool exists. Dissolved solids were low in a 1980 sample, but nothing newer is on record. Open access. Fee and campground unlisted.

## Water chemistry

Lab sample from 1980-04-29 (Water Quality Portal).

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Total dissolved solids | 224.3 mg/L |

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Alturas](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/nevada/alturas), 4 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Nevada](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada)
- [Spring (Hot), NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/spring-hot-modoc-county-2): 127°F source, Short Walk, near Alturas, Modoc County
- [Springs (Hot), NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/springs-hot-2): 133°F source, pH 8.7, TDS 256 mg/L, Roadside, near Alturas, Modoc County
- [Unnamed thermal spring, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/unnamed-spring-modoc-county-7): 72°F source, TDS 230 mg/L, Roadside, near Alturas, Modoc County
- [Unnamed thermal spring, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/unnamed-spring-modoc-county-6): 130°F source, Roadside, near Alturas, Modoc County
- [Springs (Hot), NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/springs-hot-3): 136°F source, Roadside, near Alturas, Modoc County
- [Springs (Hot), NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/springs-hot-1): 127°F source, TDS 236 mg/L, Short Walk, near Alturas, Modoc County

## Questions

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

**Where is Spring (Hot) located?**
Spring (Hot) is located in Modoc County, Nevada at 4,566 feet elevation, near Alturas. Coordinates: 41.3650°N, 119.2210°W.

**How do I get to Spring (Hot)?**
Spring (Hot) has Short Walk road access (0.2 mi from the road).

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

**What minerals are in the water at Spring (Hot)?**
Water chemistry analysis shows the presence of Total Dissolved Solids. Total dissolved solids measure 224 mg/L.

**Is it safe to soak at Spring (Hot)?**
With care. At 122°F Spring (Hot) 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