# Warm Springs, Nevada

Warm Springs in Nevada. 145°F (63°C). Short Walk. Nye County.

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

## Can you soak at Warm Springs?

Not at the source. The water leaves the ground at 145°F, hot enough to burn skin. It's a short walk from the road.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Source water temperature | 145°F (63°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| pH | 6.4 (Slightly Acidic) |
| Total dissolved solids | 834 mg/L |
| Access | Short Walk, 0.1 mi from the nearest road (Grand Army of the Republic Highway) |
| County | Nye County |
| Nearest town | Tonopah |
| Coordinates | 38.18800, -116.37300 |
| Best months to soak | January, December, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |

## Soaking safety

**Very Hot Source, Use Extreme Caution.** At 145°F, the source water at Warm 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 Warm Springs

Warm Springs, in Nye County forty seven miles from Tonopah, is anything but warm. The USGS measured it at 145 degrees, scalding, hot enough to burn skin on contact. The water is slightly acidic with a heavy load of dissolved minerals, including iron, from a 2003 sample. Nobody has recorded who owns the ground, and the public's right to walk onto it is not on file either.

The Grand Army of the Republic Highway passes within a couple hundred yards, so reaching the spring is a short walk off a major road. Elevation is not logged. The climate is dry and mild for Nevada, with under two feet of snow a winter and little rain. No campground appears in the record.

January leads the month rankings, with the rest of winter close behind. This water will scald. Do not get in without knowing where the cooler water is, and keep children and dogs well back. Access and ownership are blank. The chemistry is from a 2003 survey, so treat it as history.

## Water chemistry

Lab sample from 2003-07-31 (Water Quality Portal).

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| pH | 6.4 |
| Total dissolved solids | 834 mg/L |
| Calcium | 77.2 mg/L |
| Magnesium | 23.5 mg/L |
| Sodium | 187 mg/L |
| Sulfate | 94 mg/L |
| Chloride | 30.7 mg/L |
| Iron | 57.9 µg/L |

Records this spring holds:
- Most acidic of Nevada's 118 springs with a pH reading: pH 6.4

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Ely](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/nevada/ely), 53 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Nevada](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada)
- [Reveille Mill Spring, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/reveille-mill-spring): 84°F source, pH 7.7, TDS 143 mg/L, Roadside, near Tonopah, Nye County
- [Hot Creek Valley Spring, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/hot-creek-valley-spring): 142°F source, Short Walk, near Tonopah, Nye County
- [Warm Spring, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/warm-spring-nye-county-2): Warm, Roadside, near Tonopah, Nye County
- [Spring, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/spring-nye-county-10): 86°F source, pH 7.8, TDS 945 mg/L, Short Walk, near Tonopah, Nye County
- [Hot Creek Ranch Hot Spring, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/hot-creek-ranch-hot-spring): 180°F source, pH 8.1, TDS 620 mg/L, Short Walk, near Tonopah, Nye County
- [Old Dugan Ranch Hot Springs, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/old-dugan-ranch-hot-springs): 102°F source, Roadside, near Tonopah, Nye County

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Warm Springs?**
Warm Springs has a water temperature of 145°F (63°C). This is considered a hot spring, well above body temperature.

**Where is Warm Springs located?**
Warm Springs is located in Nye County, Nevada, near Tonopah. Coordinates: 38.1880°N, 116.3730°W.

**How do I get to Warm Springs?**
Warm Springs has Short Walk road access, with the nearest road being Grand Army of the Republic Highway (0.1 mi from the road).

**What minerals are in the water at Warm Springs?**
Water chemistry analysis shows the presence of pH, Total Dissolved Solids, Calcium, Magnesium, Sodium, Sulfate, Chloride, Iron. The pH is 6.4 (slightly acidic). Total dissolved solids measure 834 mg/L.

**Is it safe to soak at Warm Springs?**
No, not at the source. The water at Warm Springs reaches 145°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
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hot_spring