# Wild Horse Hot Springs, Nevada

Wild Horse Hot Springs in Nevada. 129°F (54°C). Roadside. Elko County.

- Page: https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/wild-horse-hot-springs-2
- Source: Soaking Springs, researched and maintained by Armen Suny
- Updated: 2026-09-14

## Can you soak at Wild Horse Hot Springs?

Only once it cools. The water leaves the ground at 129°F, hotter than any hot tub. You can drive right up to it. We haven't confirmed whether it has a pool or charges a fee.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Source water temperature | 129°F (54°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| pH | 7.2 (Neutral) |
| Access | Roadside, 183 ft from the nearest road |
| County | Elko County |
| Nearest town | Elko |
| Coordinates | 41.64700, -115.77500 |
| Best months to soak | December, January, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |

## About Wild Horse Hot Springs

Do not confuse this Wild Horse Hot Springs with the one in Montana. This is the Elko County spring, about fifty-six miles from Elko, and the water runs hot, above soaking range; it wants cooling. Ownership and access are unrecorded. Chemistry from 1974 is on file. No elevation or photograph is given.

Roadside, under two hundred feet from a road the record leaves unnamed. Winters are cold and heavy, with around six feet of snow, and annual precipitation is on the high side for Nevada. Land unit and designation are both empty, no campground is listed, and nothing describes the ground around the source. No elevation is given either.

The Wikipedia article attached to the record describes a Wild Horse Hot Springs in Lake County, Montana, a different place. Nothing in it applies here.

Midwinter is the recommendation, though six feet of snow will make the roads a problem. Hot enough to burn: test before touching. Roadside. The owner is unrecorded, so look for signs. No camping is listed. Elko is a long way off.

## Water chemistry

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

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| pH | 7.2 |
| Calcium | 48 mg/L |
| Magnesium | 12 mg/L |
| Sodium | 130 mg/L |
| Sulfate | 40 mg/L |
| Chloride | 14 mg/L |

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Elko](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/nevada/elko-elko), 56 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Nevada](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada)
- [Rizzi Ranch Hot Spring, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/rizzi-ranch-hot-spring): 106°F source, pH 7.4, Short Walk, near Elko, Elko County
- [Rowland Hot Springs, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/rowland-hot-springs): 104°F source, pH 7.6, Roadside, near Jackpot, Elko County
- [Hot Sulphur Springs (Tuscarora), NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/hot-sulphur-springs-tuscarora): 194°F source, pH 6.8, Roadside, near Elko, Elko County
- [Petaini Springs, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/petaini-springs): Warm, pH 7.6, Roadside, near Elko, Elko County
- [Hot Creek Springs, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/hot-creek-springs-2): 151°F source, Short Walk, near Wells, Elko County
- [Murphy Hot Springs, ID](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/idaho/murphy-hot-springs): 126°F source, pH 8.5, TDS 162 mg/L, Short Walk, near Jackpot, Elko County

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Wild Horse Hot Springs?**
Wild Horse Hot Springs has a water temperature of 129°F (54°C). This is considered a hot spring, well above body temperature.

**Where is Wild Horse Hot Springs located?**
Wild Horse Hot Springs is located in Elko County, Nevada, near Elko. Coordinates: 41.6470°N, 115.7750°W.

**How do I get to Wild Horse Hot Springs?**
Wild Horse Hot Springs has Roadside road access (183 ft from the road).

**What minerals are in the water at Wild Horse Hot Springs?**
Water chemistry analysis shows the presence of pH, Calcium, Magnesium, Sodium, Sulfate, Chloride. The pH is 7.2 (neutral).

**Is it safe to soak at Wild Horse Hot Springs?**
With care. At 129°F Wild Horse Hot Springs is hot enough to need short sessions, fifteen to twenty minutes, and plenty of water. Enter slowly and get out if you feel light-headed.

## Sources

- USGS thermal springs records, Water Quality Portal lab analyses, OpenStreetMap, Wikipedia/Wikidata, NOAA climate normals
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wild_Horse_Hot_Springs