# West Pinto Hot Spring, Nevada

West Pinto Hot Spring in Nevada. 198°F (92°C). Roadside · Public Land. Humboldt County.

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

## Can you soak at West Pinto Hot Spring?

Not at the source. The water leaves the ground at 198°F, hot enough to burn skin. You can drive right up to it. It's on Bureau of Land Management land.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Source water temperature | 198°F (92°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| pH | 7.7 (Slightly Alkaline) |
| Elevation | 4,089 ft |
| Access | Roadside · Public Land, 142 ft from the nearest road |
| Land | Black Rock Field Office, Bureau of Land Management |
| County | Humboldt County |
| Nearest town | Winnemucca |
| Coordinates | 41.35700, -118.80900 |
| Best months to soak | December, January, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |

## Soaking safety

**Very Hot Source, Use Extreme Caution.** At 198°F, the source water at West Pinto Hot 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 West Pinto Hot Spring

West Pinto Hot Spring is sixty-plus miles from Winnemucca in Humboldt County, on Black Rock Field Office land, and the water comes out near boiling. Too hot to touch. Access is open. The water analysis dates to 1974 and lists iron. No photograph is on file, and the record gives no second name.

Roadside: the nearest road, unnamed in the record, passes within fifty yards or so. Elevation is around forty-one hundred feet. Dry climate, light snow, open most of the year. Public land with no designation attached. No campground is recorded, and the drive out from Winnemucca is long, so plan fuel and water accordingly.

Winter is the season in the file. Near-boiling water scalds, so stay well back from the source. Roadside, open, no fee noted. The 1974 analysis is half a century old. No camping is listed. Bring everything you need from Winnemucca.

## Water chemistry

Lab sample from 1974-01-01 (Water Quality Portal).

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| pH | 7.7 |
| Calcium | 4.6 mg/L |
| Magnesium | 0.1 mg/L |
| Sodium | 320 mg/L |
| Sulfate | 130 mg/L |
| Chloride | 160 mg/L |
| Iron | 60 µg/L |

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Winnemucca](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/nevada/winnemucca), 39 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Nevada](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada)
- [Pinto Hot Springs, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/pinto-hot-springs): 199°F source, pH 7.1, Short Walk, near Winnemucca, Humboldt County
- [Cane Springs, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/cane-springs): 74°F source, pH 8.2, TDS 186 mg/L, Roadside, near Lovelock, Pershing County
- [Mustang Springs, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/mustang-springs): 73°F source, Hike, near Lovelock, Pershing County
- [Spring, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/spring-humboldt-county-1): 104°F source, pH 8.3, TDS 660 mg/L, Short Walk, near Winnemucca, Humboldt County
- [Unnamed thermal spring, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/unnamed-spring-pershing-county-3): 153°F source, pH 8.8, Short Walk, near Lovelock, Pershing County
- [Springs, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/springs-pershing-county): 79°F source, pH 7.2, TDS 216 mg/L, Roadside, near Lovelock, Pershing County

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at West Pinto Hot Spring?**
West Pinto Hot Spring has a water temperature of 198°F (92°C). This is considered a hot spring, well above body temperature.

**Where is West Pinto Hot Spring located?**
West Pinto Hot Spring is located in Humboldt County, Nevada at 4,089 feet elevation, near Winnemucca. Coordinates: 41.3570°N, 118.8090°W.

**How do I get to West Pinto Hot Spring?**
West Pinto Hot Spring has Roadside road access (142 ft from the road).

**Is West Pinto Hot Spring free to visit?**
West Pinto Hot Spring has Open access. It is managed by Bureau of Land Management.

**What minerals are in the water at West Pinto Hot Spring?**
Water chemistry analysis shows the presence of pH, Calcium, Magnesium, Sodium, Sulfate, Chloride, Iron. The pH is 7.7 (slightly alkaline).

**Is it safe to soak at West Pinto Hot Spring?**
No, not at the source. The water at West Pinto Hot Spring reaches 198°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