# Springs (Hot), Nevada

Springs (Hot) in Nevada. 127°F (53°C). Short Walk · Public Land. Modoc County.

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

## Can you soak at Springs (Hot)?

Only once it cools. The water leaves the ground at 127°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 | 127°F (53°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| Total dissolved solids | 237 mg/L |
| Elevation | 4,337 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 | 41.33900, -119.19200 |
| Best months to soak | December, January, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |

## About Springs (Hot)

Springs (Hot) is the USGS label for this group about four miles from Alturas, on Bureau of Land Management ground administered by the Black Rock Field Office. The water is hot, well above what skin tolerates for long, and access is open. A 1980 sample measured modest dissolved solids. The record files the site under Modoc County.

A walk of roughly a thousand feet separates the springs from a road the record leaves nameless. The ground is open public land, designated as such and nothing fancier. Winters here bring a couple of feet of snow and the year stays fairly dry, around ten inches of moisture. Elevation is middling for the region.

The record favors December through February. At this temperature the water will scald if you get into it at the source, so test any pool and look for where it has cooled. Open access, short walk. Nobody charges a fee that the record knows of, and no campground is listed. The only chemistry is a single total dissolved solids figure from 1980, so anything else about the water is unmeasured.

## Water chemistry

Lab sample from 1980-05-14 (Water Quality Portal).

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Total dissolved solids | 236.6 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)
- [Unnamed thermal spring, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/unnamed-spring-modoc-county-8): 102°F source, TDS 232 mg/L, Short Walk, near Alturas, Modoc County
- [Springs, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/springs-pershing-county): 79°F source, pH 7.2, TDS 216 mg/L, Roadside, near Lovelock, Pershing 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
- [Springs, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/springs-modoc-county-2): 75°F source, TDS 210 mg/L, Roadside, near Alturas, Modoc County
- [Spring (Hot), NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/spring-hot-modoc-county-2): 127°F source, Short Walk, 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

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Springs (Hot)?**
Springs (Hot) has a water temperature of 127°F (53°C). This is considered a hot spring, well above body temperature.

**Where is Springs (Hot) located?**
Springs (Hot) is located in Modoc County, Nevada at 4,337 feet elevation, near Alturas. Coordinates: 41.3390°N, 119.1920°W.

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

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

**What minerals are in the water at Springs (Hot)?**
Water chemistry analysis shows the presence of Total Dissolved Solids. Total dissolved solids measure 237 mg/L.

**Is it safe to soak at Springs (Hot)?**
With care. At 127°F Springs (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
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crystal_Springs_hot_springs