# Upper Shellbourne Spring, Nevada

Upper Shellbourne Spring in Nevada. 74°F (23°C). Short Walk · Public Land. White Pine County.

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

## Can you soak at Upper Shellbourne Spring?

The water leaves the ground at 74°F, about as warm as a heated pool. It's a short walk from the road. 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 | 74°F (23°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| Elevation | 6,800 ft |
| Access | Short Walk · Public Land, 0.3 mi from the nearest road |
| Land | Bristlecone Field Office, Bureau of Land Management |
| County | White Pine County |
| Nearest town | McGill |
| Coordinates | 39.80000, -114.65300 |
| Best months to soak | January, December, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | East Creek Campground, 20.9 mi |

## About Upper Shellbourne Spring

Upper Shellbourne Spring runs tepid, low seventies, too cool for a proper soak. It is in White Pine County, Nevada, about twenty-eight miles from McGill, on BLM ground under the Bristlecone Field Office. Access is listed open. The USGS keeps it on its list of sites, yet nobody has ever sampled the chemistry.

High country, and the winters are cold and long. No name is recorded for the closest road, which lies roughly a third of a mile away, a short walk. Average the twelve months together and you get the mid-forties. Snowfall in a normal season reaches three and a half feet. East Creek Campground is the nearest camping known, some twenty-one miles off.

The record rates December through February best, which at this elevation means snow. Tepid water will not help with cold. East Creek Campground is the listed campground, a good twenty miles away. No fee shown. Check current conditions with the Bristlecone Field Office.

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near McGill](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/nevada/mcgill), 22 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Nevada](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada)
- [Lower Shellbourne Spring, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/lower-shellbourne-spring): 77°F source, Roadside, near McGill, White Pine County
- [Spring, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/spring-white-pine-county): 83°F source, Roadside, near McGill, White Pine County
- [Monte Neva Hot Springs, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/monte-neva-hot-springs): 176°F source, pH 6.6, Short Walk, near McGill, White Pine County
- [Cherry Creek Hot Springs, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/cherry-creek-hot-springs): 144°F source, Roadside, near McGill, White Pine County
- [Collar And Elbow Spring, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/collar-and-elbow-spring): 93°F source, Roadside, near McGill, White Pine County
- [Campbell Ranch Springs, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/campbell-ranch-springs): 76°F source, Roadside, near McGill, White Pine County

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Upper Shellbourne Spring?**
Upper Shellbourne Spring has a water temperature of 74°F (23°C). This is a warm thermal spring.

**Where is Upper Shellbourne Spring located?**
Upper Shellbourne Spring is located in White Pine County, Nevada at 6,800 feet elevation, near McGill. Coordinates: 39.8000°N, 114.6530°W.

**How do I get to Upper Shellbourne Spring?**
Upper Shellbourne Spring has Short Walk road access (0.3 mi from the road).

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

**Can I camp near Upper Shellbourne Spring?**
Yes, East Creek Campground is located nearby (20.9 miles away).

## Sources

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