# Springs (Hot), Nevada

Springs (Hot) in Nevada. 133°F (56°C). Roadside · Public Land. Modoc County.

- Page: https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/springs-hot-2
- 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 133°F, hotter than any hot tub. You can drive right up to it. 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 | 133°F (56°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| pH | 8.7 (Alkaline) |
| Total dissolved solids | 256 mg/L |
| Elevation | 4,374 ft |
| Access | Roadside · Public Land, 5 ft from the nearest road |
| Land | Black Rock Field Office, Bureau of Land Management |
| County | Modoc County |
| Nearest town | Alturas |
| Coordinates | 41.35700, -119.18800 |
| Best months to soak | December, January, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |

## About Springs (Hot)

Three miles from Alturas, another USGS thermal point carries the label Springs (Hot), and it earns it: the water measures well into the hot range. The springs sit essentially on the road. Bureau of Land Management land, Black Rock Field Office, with public access open. A water sample from 2020 makes this the best documented of the three Springs (Hot) points near Alturas.

Roadside means roadside here, the source a few feet from the roadway. No road name is given. Open BLM land at moderate elevation, with winter snow totals a bit over two feet and a dry year otherwise. The record places it in Modoc County.

Midwinter is the season the record points to. The water is hot enough to burn, so do not step in at the source. A sample from September 2020 came back alkaline, with low dissolved solids and a mix of calcium, magnesium, sodium, sulfate and chloride. No camping or fee on record. Roadside, so no walk.

## Water chemistry

Lab sample from 2020-09-15 (Water Quality Portal).

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| pH | 8.7 |
| Total dissolved solids | 256 mg/L |
| Calcium | 2.69 mg/L |
| Magnesium | 0.02 mg/L |
| Sodium | 75.1 mg/L |
| Sulfate | 38.2 mg/L |
| Chloride | 17.3 mg/L |

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Alturas](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/nevada/alturas), 3 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Nevada](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada)
- [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
- [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-3): 136°F source, Roadside, 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
- [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
- [Unnamed thermal spring, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/unnamed-spring-modoc-county-6): 130°F source, Roadside, near Alturas, Modoc County

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Springs (Hot)?**
Springs (Hot) has a water temperature of 133°F (56°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 4,374 feet elevation, near Alturas. Coordinates: 41.3570°N, 119.1880°W.

**How do I get to Springs (Hot)?**
Springs (Hot) has Roadside road access (5 ft 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 pH, Total Dissolved Solids, Calcium, Magnesium, Sodium, Sulfate, Chloride. The pH is 8.7 (alkaline). Total dissolved solids measure 256 mg/L.

**Is it safe to soak at Springs (Hot)?**
With care. At 133°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