# Unnamed thermal spring, Nevada

Unnamed thermal spring in Nevada. 194°F (90°C). Short Walk · Public Land. Pershing County.

- Page: https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/unnamed-spring-pershing-county-1
- Source: Soaking Springs, researched and maintained by Armen Suny
- Updated: 2026-09-14

## Can you soak at this spring?

Not at the source. The water leaves the ground at 194°F, hot enough to burn skin. It's a short walk from the road. It's on Bureau of Land Management land.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Source water temperature | 194°F (90°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| pH | 7.0 (Neutral) |
| Elevation | 3,950 ft |
| Access | Short Walk · Public Land, 0.8 mi from the nearest road |
| Land | Black Rock Field Office, Bureau of Land Management |
| County | Pershing County |
| Nearest town | Lovelock |
| Coordinates | 40.94800, -119.00200 |
| Best months to soak | December, January, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |

## Soaking safety

**Very Hot Source, Use Extreme Caution.** At 194°F, the source water at This spring is hot enough to cause burns. Some hot springs this hot have cooler side pools or downstream areas suitable for soaking. Always test the water temperature before entering.

## About Unnamed thermal spring

Sixty miles from Lovelock, out in Pershing County, an unnamed thermal point on land the Black Rock Field Office administers discharges water a hair short of boiling. Nobody soaks in this. It is something to look at from a safe distance. The BLM lists access as open. A USGS sample from July 1980 showed neutral water, with iron among the dissolved salts. The nearest city on file is Lovelock.

Low basin elevation. The road is about eight tenths of a mile off and unnamed on the record. Little snow, a foot or so most winters, and very little rain. Dry country. Ordinary public land with no further designation, and no camping recorded anywhere near.

The rated window is December through February. Near-boiling water. Stay well back from the source. Nothing on file about a fee or a campground. Access is listed open; the ground is Black Rock Field Office territory. The sample date is 1980, and nothing newer is on record.

## Water chemistry

Lab sample from 1980-07-08 (Water Quality Portal).

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| pH | 7 |
| Calcium | 23 mg/L |
| Magnesium | 3.4 mg/L |
| Sodium | 1,500 mg/L |
| Sulfate | 280 mg/L |
| Chloride | 1,700 mg/L |
| Iron | 20 µg/L |

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Alturas](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/nevada/alturas), 32 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Nevada](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada)
- [Black Rock Hot Spring, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/black-rock-hot-spring): 136°F source, pH 7.5, Roadside, near Lovelock, Pershing County
- [Casey Springs, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/casey-springs): 204°F source, Short Walk, near Lovelock, Pershing County
- [Unnamed thermal spring, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/unnamed-spring-pershing-county-8): 172°F source, pH 7.1, Short Walk, near Lovelock, Pershing County
- [Unnamed thermal spring, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/unnamed-spring-pershing-county-7): 161°F source, Roadside, near Lovelock, Pershing County
- [Unnamed thermal spring, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/unnamed-spring-pershing-county-6): 114°F source, Short Walk, near Lovelock, Pershing County
- [Double Hot Springs, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/double-hot-springs): 178°F source, Roadside, near Lovelock, Pershing County

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at ?**
 has a water temperature of 194°F (90°C). This is considered a hot spring, well above body temperature.

**Where is  located?**
 is located in Pershing County, Nevada at 3,950 feet elevation, near Lovelock. Coordinates: 40.9480°N, 119.0020°W.

**How do I get to ?**
 has Short Walk road access (0.8 mi from the road).

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

**What minerals are in the water at ?**
Water chemistry analysis shows the presence of pH, Calcium, Magnesium, Sodium, Sulfate, Chloride, Iron. The pH is 7.0 (neutral).

**Is it safe to soak at ?**
No, not at the source. The water at  reaches 194°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