# Walleys Hot Springs, Nevada

Walleys Hot Springs in Nevada. 160°F (71°C). Roadside. Douglas County.

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

## Can you soak at Walleys Hot Springs?

Not at the source. The water leaves the ground at 160°F, hot enough to burn skin. You can drive right up to it.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Source water temperature | 160°F (71°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| pH | 9.2 (Alkaline) |
| Elevation | 4,690 ft |
| Access | Roadside, 66 ft from the nearest road |
| County | Douglas County |
| Nearest town | Minden |
| Coordinates | 38.98100, -119.83300 |
| Best months to soak | December, January, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |
| Nearest campground | Zephyr Cove RV & Campground, 6.3 mi |

## Soaking safety

**Very Hot Source, Use Extreme Caution.** At 160°F, the source water at Walleys Hot Springs 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 Walleys Hot Springs

Walleys Hot Springs lies in Douglas County under four miles from Minden. Source water is scalding, far above soaking temperature. No landowner is named, and the access question is blank, so check before counting on it. A USGS sample from 1978 showed strongly alkaline water with iron. Heavy snow country: close to seven feet in a typical winter.

Sixty-some feet off the road and you are there. Whatever that road is called, nobody wrote it down. Elevation is middling. Snow does the talking, around seven feet a winter, and the year comes in wet at about twenty-two inches. Zephyr Cove RV & Campground, six miles away, is the one place to camp that shows up. Owner and land unit are both blank.

December through February are rated best even with the snow. Scalding at the source, and nothing on file says what, if anything, has been done to cool it for use. Access is not on record, so find out before you arrive. Camping at Zephyr Cove, six miles out. No fee on file.

## Water chemistry

Lab sample from 1978-01-01 (Water Quality Portal).

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| pH | 9.2 |
| Calcium | 9.3 mg/L |
| Magnesium | 0.11 mg/L |
| Sodium | 130 mg/L |
| Sulfate | 90 mg/L |
| Chloride | 38 mg/L |
| Iron | 30 µg/L |

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Minden](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/nevada/minden), 0 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Nevada](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada)
- [Hobo Hot Springs, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/hobo-hot-springs): 114°F source, Roadside, near Indian Hills, Douglas County
- [Springs, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/springs-douglas-county): 90°F source, Short Walk, near Indian Hills, Douglas County
- [Saratoga Hot Spring, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/saratoga-hot-spring): 122°F source, Roadside, near Johnson Lane, Douglas County
- [Nevada State Prison Spring, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/nevada-state-prison-spring): 75°F source, Roadside, near Carson City, Carson City County
- [Myers Warm Spring, CA](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/california/myers-warm-spring): 75°F source, pH 5.9, TDS 40 mg/L, Roadside, near South Lake Tahoe, El Dorado County
- [Carson Hot Springs, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/carson-hot-springs): 120°F source, Roadside, near Carson City, Carson City County

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Walleys Hot Springs?**
Walleys Hot Springs has a water temperature of 160°F (71°C). This is considered a hot spring, well above body temperature.

**Where is Walleys Hot Springs located?**
Walleys Hot Springs is located in Douglas County, Nevada at 4,690 feet elevation, near Minden. Coordinates: 38.9810°N, 119.8330°W.

**How do I get to Walleys Hot Springs?**
Walleys Hot Springs has Roadside road access (66 ft from the road).

**Can I camp near Walleys Hot Springs?**
Yes, Zephyr Cove Rv & Campground is located nearby (6.3 miles away).

**What minerals are in the water at Walleys Hot Springs?**
Water chemistry analysis shows the presence of pH, Calcium, Magnesium, Sodium, Sulfate, Chloride, Iron. The pH is 9.2 (alkaline).

**Is it safe to soak at Walleys Hot Springs?**
No, not at the source. The water at Walleys Hot Springs reaches 160°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