# Springs (Hot), Nevada

Springs (Hot) in Nevada. 136°F (58°C). Roadside. Modoc County.

- Page: https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/springs-hot-3
- 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 136°F, hotter than any hot tub. You can drive right up to it. We haven't confirmed whether it has a pool or charges a fee.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Source water temperature | 136°F (58°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| Elevation | 4,443 ft |
| Access | Roadside, 169 ft from the nearest road |
| County | Modoc County |
| Nearest town | Alturas |
| Coordinates | 41.37800, -119.18200 |
| Best months to soak | December, January, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |

## About Springs (Hot)

The third of the Springs (Hot) thermal points near Alturas, this one under two miles from town, with the hottest reading of the three. The landowner is blank, and so is the question of permission. You would pull your hand back from water this hot. Its two neighbors list a BLM office; this one lists nothing, which is one reason to be careful about assuming it is public.

The road passes within about 170 feet, unnamed on file. Ownership is blank too. Winter snowfall runs shy of three feet, a bit more than at the other two Springs (Hot) points, and the year is on the dry side. The elevation is a little higher than theirs as well.

Come in the cold months. Treat the water as too hot for soaking at the source and learn who owns the ground before you leave the road, because the record is silent on both ownership and permission. Roadside access. No chemistry on file, no sample date, no fee or campground noted.

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Alturas](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/nevada/alturas), 2 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-6): 130°F source, Roadside, 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-5): 114°F source, Short Walk, near Alturas, Modoc County
- [Spring, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/spring-modoc-county-2): 84°F source, pH 7.6, TDS 161 mg/L, Roadside, near Alturas, Modoc County
- [Spring (Hot), NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/spring-hot-modoc-county-1): 122°F source, TDS 224 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

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Springs (Hot)?**
Springs (Hot) has a water temperature of 136°F (58°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 4,443 feet elevation, near Alturas. Coordinates: 41.3780°N, 119.1820°W.

**How do I get to Springs (Hot)?**
Springs (Hot) has Roadside road access (169 ft from the road).

**Is it safe to soak at Springs (Hot)?**
With care. At 136°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