Warm Spring
Warm Spring flows at an undisclosed temperature from BLM's Tonopah Field Office lands at 5,556 feet in Nye County, positioned 564 meters from Gabbs Pole Line Road and requiring a short walk across open public terrain. The spring operates under protection status 3, permitting multiple uses including potential mineral extraction while maintaining federal conservation oversight.
The spring emerges in high desert terrain at 5,556 feet elevation where the Great Basin landscape transitions between mountain ranges and broad valleys characteristic of central Nevada. Annual precipitation totals just 6.9 inches while temperatures average 52.8 degrees Fahrenheit, creating arid conditions softened by 23 inches of winter snow. Sagebrush and scattered juniper dominate the vegetation on BLM public lands managed from the Tonopah Field Office. Gabbs Pole Line Road traces historic utility corridors through this sparsely populated country between Tonopah and the Gabbs mining district.
Visit during spring or fall when daytime temperatures moderate between winter cold and summer extremes exceeding 90 degrees. High-clearance vehicles navigate Gabbs Pole Line Road more confidently though standard cars manage during dry conditions. The 564-meter walk crosses uneven terrain; wear boots and carry water. No facilities exist. Coordinate visits with Tonopah-area mining district explorations or Great Basin stargazing trips.
The generic name 'Warm Spring' appears throughout Nevada's mining-era maps, typically denoting water sources that served prospectors and ranchers crossing these remote valleys. Documentation specific to this individual spring remains sparse in published records. The Tonopah Field Office manages surrounding lands primarily for mineral development and rangeland uses dating to federal homestead withdrawals in the early 20th century.
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Warm Spring sits at 5,556 feet above sea level, way above the mile-high mark. You may not feel the altitude strongly, but hot water still dehydrates you faster at elevation. UV is about 22% stronger than at sea level, so bring sunscreen and drink more water than you normally would.
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Warm Spring is road-accessible, so you can bring more gear.
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