# Unnamed thermal spring, Nevada

Unnamed thermal spring in Nevada. 172°F (78°C). Short Walk · Public Land. Pershing County.

- Page: https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/unnamed-spring-pershing-county-8
- 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 172°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 | 172°F (78°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| pH | 7.1 (Neutral) |
| Elevation | 3,953 ft |
| Access | Short Walk · Public Land, 0.3 mi from the nearest road |
| Land | Black Rock Field Office, Bureau of Land Management |
| County | Pershing County |
| Nearest town | Lovelock |
| Coordinates | 41.01300, -119.01000 |
| Best months to soak | December, January, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |

## Soaking safety

**Very Hot Source, Use Extreme Caution.** At 172°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

Scalding water, far too hot for skin, rises at this unnamed point sixty-four miles out of Lovelock in Pershing County. The land belongs to the BLM's Black Rock Field Office, listed open. A June 1980 USGS sample found neutral water with iron and the common salts. The nearest road is three tenths of a mile away.

The road it is nearest to has no name in the record. Low basin elevation, dry year-round, snowfall around a foot. Public land, no designation. No campground on record. The average temperature through the year is in the mid-fifties, and the summer reading on the climate chart is the one that matters for the walk.

The record rates midwinter highest. Scalding. Keep well clear of the source. The walk in is short. No fee recorded, and the chemistry is from 1980, with nothing newer on file. Nobody has photographed it for the record.

## Water chemistry

Lab sample from 1980-06-16 (Water Quality Portal).

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| pH | 7.1 |
| Calcium | 25 mg/L |
| Magnesium | 3.6 mg/L |
| Sodium | 300 mg/L |
| Sulfate | 140 mg/L |
| Chloride | 160 mg/L |
| Iron | 180 µg/L |

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Alturas](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/nevada/alturas), 28 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Nevada](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada)
- [Unnamed thermal spring, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/unnamed-spring-pershing-county-7): 161°F source, 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-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
- [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
- [Unnamed thermal spring, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/unnamed-spring-pershing-county-1): 194°F source, pH 7.0, Short Walk, near Lovelock, Pershing County

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at ?**
 has a water temperature of 172°F (78°C). This is considered a hot spring, well above body temperature.

**Where is  located?**
 is located in Pershing County, Nevada at 3,953 feet elevation, near Lovelock. Coordinates: 41.0130°N, 119.0100°W.

**How do I get to ?**
 has Short Walk road access (0.3 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 7.1 (neutral).

**Is it safe to soak at ?**
No, not at the source. The water at  reaches 172°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