# Steamboat Springs, Nevada

Steamboat Springs in Nevada. 205°F (96°C). Short Walk. Storey County.

- Page: https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/steamboat-springs-2
- Source: Soaking Springs, researched and maintained by Armen Suny
- Updated: 2026-09-14

## Can you soak at Steamboat Springs?

No. The water at Steamboat Springs reaches 205°F, hot enough to scald.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Source water temperature | 205°F (96°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| Elevation | 4,625 ft |
| Access | Short Walk, 0.1 mi from the nearest road (Carson–Reno Highway) |
| County | Storey County |
| Nearest town | Virginia City |
| Coordinates | 39.38800, -119.74300 |
| Best months to soak | December, January, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | MOUNT ROSE (NV) , 9.8 mi |

## Soaking safety

**Dangerously Hot, Not Safe for Soaking.** Steamboat Springs reaches 205°F, far above safe soaking levels. Contact with this water will cause severe burns. Look for cooled downstream pools or view from a safe distance only.

## About Steamboat Springs

Steamboat Springs, in Storey County about seven and a half miles from Virginia City, is one of Nevada's hottest thermal sites, with a reading near the boiling point. This is scalding water. Who holds this ground, and whether the public may approach it, goes unrecorded. A photograph is on file.

The springs are a tenth of a mile off the Carson Reno Highway, a short walk. Four feet of snow in a normal winter and sixteen inches of precipitation make this wetter than most of the state. Steamboat Creek runs through the area, according to the Wikipedia account.

Wikipedia describes Steamboat Springs as a small volcanic field of rhyolite lava domes and flows south of Reno, dotted with hot springs, along with steam vents and fumaroles. The residential part of the area, mostly east of Steamboat Creek and south of State Route 341, now goes by the name Steamboat.

Winter months rank best. The water is scalding at the source, hot enough to kill, so stay out of it and keep children and dogs away from vents. Mount Rose campground is about ten miles away. Access and ownership are unrecorded, so do not assume you can walk in.

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Virginia City](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/nevada/virginia-city), 0 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Nevada](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada)
- [Steamboat Springs, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/steamboat-springs-3): 205°F source, pH 7.0, Short Walk, near Virginia City, Storey County
- [Dimonte Spring, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/dimonte-spring): 127°F source, Short Walk, near Sparks, Washoe County
- [Zolezzi Spring, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/zolezzi-spring): 102°F source, Roadside, near Sparks, Washoe County
- [Double Diamond Spring, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/double-diamond-spring): 84°F source, Roadside, near Sparks, Washoe County
- [Huffaker Springs, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/huffaker-springs): 81°F source, Roadside, near Sparks, Washoe County
- [Moana Springs, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/moana-springs): 199°F source, pH 7.7, Roadside, near Reno, Washoe County

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Steamboat Springs?**
Steamboat Springs has a water temperature of 205°F (96°C). This is considered a hot spring, well above body temperature.

**Where is Steamboat Springs located?**
Steamboat Springs is located in Storey County, Nevada at 4,625 feet elevation, near Virginia City. Coordinates: 39.3880°N, 119.7430°W.

**How do I get to Steamboat Springs?**
Steamboat Springs has Short Walk road access, with the nearest road being Carson–Reno Highway (0.1 mi from the road).

**Can I camp near Steamboat Springs?**
Yes, Mount Rose (Nv)  is located nearby (9.8 miles away).

**Is it safe to soak at Steamboat Springs?**
No, not at the source. The water at Steamboat Springs reaches 205°F, which can cause severe burns within seconds. Look for cooled side pools or downstream stretches, and test with a hand before anything else.

## Sources

- USGS thermal springs records, Water Quality Portal lab analyses, OpenStreetMap, Wikipedia/Wikidata, NOAA climate normals
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steamboat_Springs_(Nevada)