Springs
These thermal springs flow at 75 degrees just 41.7 meters from the nearest road at 4,358 feet elevation in northwestern Nevada near the California border, running 22.2 degrees above ambient air temperature. Recent USGS measurements documented 24.6°C water temperature in these roadside springs requiring minimal walk for access.
The springs emerge in the same northwestern Nevada geothermal region as Soldier Meadows, where fault systems bring heated groundwater to the surface in high desert terrain. At 4,358 feet elevation, the site sits in sagebrush country receiving 9.8 inches of precipitation and 26.7 inches of annual snow, creating average annual temperatures of 52.8°F. Vegetation consists of drought-adapted shrub communities on volcanic and sedimentary substrates. The landscape shows minimal development typical of BLM public lands in this remote area.
Visit April through October when roads remain passable. The 137-foot distance from the road makes these among Nevada's most accessible thermal springs. At 75°F, the water provides warmth without intense heat, making it comfortable for extended use even in summer. The remote location requires self-sufficiency with fuel and supplies. Combine with visits to hotter springs in the Soldier Meadows area. Verify current road conditions as maintenance levels vary on remote BLM roads.
Specific historical information for these springs is not preserved in available documentation. The plural "SPRINGS" designation suggests multiple seeps or outlets rather than a single focused discharge. The area shares the broader Soldier Meadows military history and Northern Paiute heritage, with thermal springs throughout this region serving as critical resources for millennia. Modern use remains light given the remote location and relatively modest temperatures.
The water at Springs contains 211 mg/L total dissolved solids.
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