# Twelvemile Spring, Nevada

Twelvemile Spring in Nevada. 102°F (39°C). Roadside. Elko County.

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

## Can you soak at Twelvemile Spring?

The water leaves the ground at 102°F, a comfortable soaking temperature. You can drive right up to it. We haven't confirmed whether it has a pool or charges a fee.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Source water temperature | 102°F (39°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| Elevation | 5,901 ft |
| Access | Roadside, 242 ft from the nearest road |
| County | Elko County |
| Nearest town | Wells |
| Coordinates | 41.24300, -114.94700 |
| Best months to soak | January, December, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | Angel Creek (Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, NV), 15.5 mi |

## About Twelvemile Spring

Twelvemile Spring, nine miles from Wells in Elko County, comes out at a soaking warm temperature, a touch over body heat. It sits roughly 240 feet from a road. Owner and public access are both unrecorded, which is the main thing to sort out before you go. No USGS number, photo or chemistry is attached.

You can pull up right at it, though the road goes unnamed. Close to six thousand feet, high ground, with about three feet of snow in a typical winter. Precipitation is moderate by Nevada standards. Nothing ties it to a land unit or a designation.

The record puts January at the top, then the months either side of it. Angel Creek campground, in the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, is the closest on the record, roughly fifteen miles off. Soaking warm water from an undated reading. No fee or chemistry on file. Ownership unknown; check. Access is roadside, so no walking.

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Elko](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/nevada/elko-elko), 51 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Nevada](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada)
- [Hot Springs, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/hot-springs-elko-county-3): 142°F source, pH 6.6, Short Walk, near Wells, Elko County
- [Threemile Spring, Sulphur Hot Spr, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/threemile-spring-sulphur-hot-spr): 122°F source, pH 7.0, Short Walk, near Wells, Elko County
- [Hot Spring, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/hot-spring-elko-county-1): Hot, Short Walk, near Wells, Elko County
- [Spring, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/spring-elko-county): Warm, Short Walk, near Wells, Elko County
- [Hot Spring, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/hot-spring-elko-county-4): Hot, Short Walk, near Wells, Elko County
- [Hot Spring, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/hot-spring-elko-county-5): 97°F source, Short Walk, near Wells, Elko County

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Twelvemile Spring?**
Twelvemile Spring has a water temperature of 102°F (39°C). This is considered a hot spring, well above body temperature.

**Where is Twelvemile Spring located?**
Twelvemile Spring is located in Elko County, Nevada at 5,901 feet elevation, near Wells. Coordinates: 41.2430°N, 114.9470°W.

**How do I get to Twelvemile Spring?**
Twelvemile Spring has Roadside road access (242 ft from the road).

**Can I camp near Twelvemile Spring?**
Yes, Angel Creek (Humboldt Toiyabe National Forest, Nv) is located nearby (15.5 miles away).

## Sources

- USGS thermal springs records, Water Quality Portal lab analyses, OpenStreetMap, Wikipedia/Wikidata, NOAA climate normals