The Hot Springs
The Hot Springs flows at 135 degrees Fahrenheit near Winnemucca in Humboldt County at 4,470 feet elevation, located 132 meters from the nearest road. This thermal feature runs 82 degrees above ambient temperature. The name distinguishes it from other regional springs with descriptive rather than geographic designations. A short walk provides access to this moderately hot system.
The spring emerges in high desert terrain north of Winnemucca at 4,470 feet elevation, receiving 11 inches of annual precipitation and 26 inches of snow. The setting features sagebrush-dominated slopes typical of northern Nevada's Great Basin valleys. The landscape extends across semi-arid terrain with scattered vegetation adapted to alkaline soils. Distant mountain ranges frame the valley floor. Average annual air temperature of 52.6 degrees Fahrenheit creates moderate conditions compared to lower basin locations. The spring sits in rolling foothill country accessed via unmaintained roads.
The generic name The Hot Springs" suggests local usage rather than formal designation
likely applied by ranchers or travelers who encountered the thermal feature. No documented Indigenous name or early settlement history appears in available records. The spring's remote location indicates it remained largely undeveloped. Current status appears natural
Is The Hot Springs worth visiting?
Best for
- Hot spring soaking
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