The Hot Springs

Humboldt County, Nevada · Near Winnemucca
41.4210°N, 117.3880°W · 4,470 ft
135°F 84°F air 4,470 ft Short Walk

The Hot Springs, a name that tells you most of what the record knows, is a thermal point in Humboldt County, 36 miles out from Winnemucca. Hot water, well past the comfortable range. There is a photograph on file, which is more than most of these sites can say, and no owner or access status appears anywhere on the record.

Location

It is a walk of roughly 430 feet from a road whose name was never logged. Moderate elevation. Two feet or so of snow in winter, and precipitation on the moderate side. Who holds the land is blank, along with any land unit or designation.

The record puts the good months in the dead of winter. The water at the source is hot enough to scald skin on contact, so look for an outflow that has cooled and test before stepping in. Ownership and permission are unrecorded; confirm both. The record is empty on fees and camping, and there is no water chemistry.

Monthly Climate
28°
Jan
33°
Feb
42°
Mar
50°
Apr
59°
May
70°
Jun
81°
Jul
79°
Aug
68°
Sep
53°
Oct
40°
Nov
28°
Dec
Annual Precip: 11.0 in Annual Snow: 26.0 in
Best Time to Visit
January Air 28°F · Water 135°F · +107° contrast
December Air 28°F · Water 135°F · +107° contrast
February Air 33°F · Water 135°F · +102° contrast
January offers 53°F more contrast than July
Current Conditions
84°F
Mostly Clear SW 49.7 mph 23%
This Afternoon 84° Low 51° Sunny
Spring is +51° warmer
Saturday 84° Low 48° Patchy Smoke
Spring is +51° warmer
Sunday 70° Low 40° Sunny
Spring is +65° warmer
Monday 71° Low 41° Sunny
Spring is +64° warmer
Tuesday 76° Low 46° Sunny
Spring is +59° warmer
Where to Stay

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Temperature
135°F
Warm Hot Boiling
Water Temp 135°F (57°C)
Avg Air Temp 53°F
Above Ambient +82°F
Great soaking conditions September
Access
Road Access Short Walk
Distance to Road 431 ft
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the water temperature at The Hot Springs?
The Hot Springs has a water temperature of 135°F (57°C). This is considered a hot spring, well above body temperature.
Where is The Hot Springs located?
The Hot Springs is located in Humboldt County, Nevada at 4,470 feet elevation, near Winnemucca. Coordinates: 41.4210°N, 117.3880°W.
How do I get to The Hot Springs?
The Hot Springs has Short Walk road access (431 ft from the road).
Is it safe to soak at The Hot Springs?
With care. At 135°F The Hot Springs 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 NWIS