# Unnamed thermal spring, Nevada

Unnamed thermal spring in Nevada. 130°F (54°C). Roadside · Public Land. Modoc County.

- Page: https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/unnamed-spring-modoc-county-6
- Source: Soaking Springs, researched and maintained by Armen Suny
- Updated: 2026-09-14

## Can you soak at this spring?

Only once it cools. The water leaves the ground at 130°F, hotter than any hot tub. You can drive right up to it. It's on Bureau of Land Management land. We haven't confirmed whether it has a pool or charges a fee.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Source water temperature | 130°F (54°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| Elevation | 4,463 ft |
| Access | Roadside · Public Land, 19 ft from the nearest road |
| Land | Black Rock Field Office, Bureau of Land Management |
| County | Modoc County |
| Nearest town | Alturas |
| Coordinates | 41.38300, -119.18700 |
| Best months to soak | December, January, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |

## About Unnamed thermal spring

An unnamed hot spring one and a half miles from Alturas in Modoc County, sitting on BLM land run by the Black Rock office, with access listed open. The water is hot, hot enough that most people would not get in without mixing in something cooler, though it stops short of scalding. A USGS site number is attached to this point, with no sample results behind it.

The road runs right past. Nineteen feet, per the record, from an unnamed track to the source. That makes it about as roadside as a spring gets. Moderate elevation with real winters, three feet of snow being typical, and a yearly precipitation total around eleven inches. Ordinary BLM land. No designation and nothing about camping.

The winter months get the nod on the record. Hot water, so test before touching and keep anyone unsteady well back. A fee is not mentioned anywhere on file. With Alturas this close, town is the fallback for supplies and a bed.

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Alturas](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/nevada/alturas), 2 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Nevada](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada)
- [Springs (Hot), NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/springs-hot-3): 136°F source, Roadside, near Alturas, Modoc County
- [Unnamed thermal spring, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/unnamed-spring-modoc-county-5): 114°F source, Short Walk, near Alturas, Modoc County
- [Spring, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/spring-modoc-county-2): 84°F source, pH 7.6, TDS 161 mg/L, Roadside, near Alturas, Modoc County
- [Springs (Hot), NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/springs-hot-2): 133°F source, pH 8.7, TDS 256 mg/L, Roadside, near Alturas, Modoc County
- [Spring (Hot), NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/spring-hot-modoc-county-1): 122°F source, TDS 224 mg/L, Short Walk, near Alturas, Modoc County
- [Spring (Hot), NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/spring-hot-modoc-county-2): 127°F source, Short Walk, near Alturas, Modoc County

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at ?**
 has a water temperature of 130°F (54°C). This is considered a hot spring, well above body temperature.

**Where is  located?**
 is located in Modoc County, Nevada at 4,463 feet elevation, near Alturas. Coordinates: 41.3830°N, 119.1870°W.

**How do I get to ?**
 has Roadside road access (19 ft from the road).

**Is  free to visit?**
 has Open access. It is managed by Bureau of Land Management.

**Is it safe to soak at ?**
With care. At 130°F  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 thermal springs records, Water Quality Portal lab analyses, OpenStreetMap, Wikipedia/Wikidata, NOAA climate normals