# The Needle Rocks Hot Springs, Nevada

The Needle Rocks Hot Springs in Nevada. 208°F (98°C). Short Walk · Public Land. Washoe County.

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

## Can you soak at The Needle Rocks Hot Springs?

No. The water at The Needle Rocks Hot Springs reaches 208°F, hot enough to scald.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Source water temperature | 208°F (98°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| pH | 8.1 (Slightly Alkaline) |
| Total dissolved solids | 4,095 mg/L |
| Elevation | 3,800 ft |
| Access | Short Walk · Public Land, 0.6 mi from the nearest road |
| Land | Pyramid Lake Paiute Reservation, TRIB |
| County | Washoe County |
| Nearest town | Spanish Springs |
| Coordinates | 40.14100, -119.68700 |
| Best months to soak | December, January, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |

## Soaking safety

**Dangerously Hot, Not Safe for Soaking.** The Needle Rocks Hot Springs reaches 208°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 The Needle Rocks Hot Springs

Plural this time: The Needle Rocks Hot Springs, a separate listing on Pyramid Lake Paiute Reservation land about 33 miles from Spanish Springs. Near-boiling water, tribal ground, public access unknown. A 1969 sample found the water heavily mineralized, with dissolved solids above four thousand milligrams per liter.

Over half a mile of walking from an unidentified road, a longer approach than the neighboring Needle Rocks listing. Tribal land with no access status on record. Low desert elevation. Winter snow is light and rain is sparse. There is no photo for this listing.

If you go at all, go in winter. The water can scald instantly; keep well back from the vents. The 1969 sample is the only chemistry on file and is more than fifty years old, so the alkaline reading may not hold. Access through the reservation should be cleared with the tribe first.

## Water chemistry

Lab sample from 1969-02-14 (Water Quality Portal).

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| pH | 8.1 |
| Total dissolved solids | 4,095 mg/L |
| Calcium | 152 mg/L |
| Magnesium | 16 mg/L |
| Sulfate | 307 mg/L |
| Chloride | 1,830 mg/L |

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Cold Springs](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/nevada/cold-springs), 11 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Nevada](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada)
- [The Needle Rocks Hot Spring, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/the-needle-rocks-hot-spring): 208°F source, pH 7.8, Short Walk, near Spanish Springs, Washoe County
- [Fish Springs, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/fish-springs-2): 73°F source, Roadside, near Cold Springs, Washoe County
- [Pyramid Island Hot Spring, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/pyramid-island-hot-spring): Short Walk, near Spanish Springs, Washoe County
- [Anaho Island Spring, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/anaho-island-spring): 120°F source, Hike, near Spanish Springs, Washoe County
- [Boiling Springs, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/boiling-springs-2): 187°F source, Short Walk, near Fernley, Lyon County
- [High Rock Spring, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/high-rock-spring): 86°F source, Short Walk, near Janesville, Lassen County

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at The Needle Rocks Hot Springs?**
The Needle Rocks Hot Springs has a water temperature of 208°F (98°C). This is considered a hot spring, well above body temperature.

**Where is The Needle Rocks Hot Springs located?**
The Needle Rocks Hot Springs is located in Washoe County, Nevada at 3,800 feet elevation, near Spanish Springs. Coordinates: 40.1410°N, 119.6870°W.

**How do I get to The Needle Rocks Hot Springs?**
The Needle Rocks Hot Springs has Short Walk road access (0.6 mi from the road).

**Is The Needle Rocks Hot Springs free to visit?**
The Needle Rocks Hot Springs has Unknown access. It is managed by DESG.

**What minerals are in the water at The Needle Rocks Hot Springs?**
Water chemistry analysis shows the presence of pH, Total Dissolved Solids, Calcium, Magnesium, Sulfate, Chloride. The pH is 8.1 (slightly alkaline). Total dissolved solids measure 4,095 mg/L.

**Is it safe to soak at The Needle Rocks Hot Springs?**
No, not at the source. The water at The Needle Rocks Hot Springs reaches 208°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