# Wine Cup Ranch Springs, Nevada

Wine Cup Ranch Springs in Nevada. 138°F (59°C). Short Walk. Elko County.

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

## Can you soak at Wine Cup Ranch Springs?

Only once it cools. The water leaves the ground at 138°F, hotter than any hot tub. It's a short walk from the road. We haven't confirmed whether it has a pool or charges a fee.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Source water temperature | 138°F (59°C) (USGS record; developed pools are often cooled) |
| Access | Short Walk, 0.2 mi from the nearest road |
| County | Elko County |
| Nearest town | Wells |
| Coordinates | 41.41200, -114.67500 |
| Best months to soak | January, December, February (largest gap between water and average air temperature) |

## About Wine Cup Ranch Springs

Ranch is right there in the name, and that is the first thing to weigh about Wine Cup Ranch Springs, which lie in Elko County some twenty five miles out of Wells. Nothing in the record says who owns the land or who may enter. The water is hot, measured at 138 degrees, a couple of degrees shy of the line where it would be called scalding. Elevation was never logged.

A fifth of a mile on foot separates the springs from the nearest road, and that road has no name on file. Two and a half feet of snow is a typical winter, with a dry year overall. No campground shows up anywhere near. What the ground looks like between the road and the water is not described, so plan for open range and be pleasantly surprised if it is easier.

The cold months, January first and then December and February, are the ranked favorites. Water this hot will burn if you go in without checking. Find the cool edge first. Since ownership and permission are both unrecorded, the sensible move is to ask in Wells before driving out, and to turn around at a locked gate.

## Nearby

- Nearest city page: [Hot springs near Jackpot](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/near/nevada/jackpot), 44 mi away
- State page: [Hot springs in Nevada](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada)
- [Twelvemile Spring, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/twelvemile-spring): 102°F source, Roadside, near Wells, Elko County
- [Hot Springs, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/hot-springs-elko-county-3): 142°F source, pH 6.6, Short Walk, near Wells, Elko County
- [Threemile Spring, Sulphur Hot Spr, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/threemile-spring-sulphur-hot-spr): 122°F source, pH 7.0, Short Walk, near Wells, Elko County
- [Hot Spring, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/hot-spring-elko-county-1): Hot, Short Walk, near Wells, Elko County
- [Gamble Spring, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/gamble-spring): 69°F source, Roadside, near West Wendover, Elko County
- [Mineral Hot Spring, NV](https://www.soakingsprings.com/hot-springs/nevada/mineral-hot-spring): 140°F source, Short Walk, near Jackpot, Elko County

## Questions

**What is the water temperature at Wine Cup Ranch Springs?**
Wine Cup Ranch Springs has a water temperature of 138°F (59°C). This is considered a hot spring, well above body temperature.

**Where is Wine Cup Ranch Springs located?**
Wine Cup Ranch Springs is located in Elko County, Nevada, near Wells. Coordinates: 41.4120°N, 114.6750°W.

**How do I get to Wine Cup Ranch Springs?**
Wine Cup Ranch Springs has Short Walk road access (0.2 mi from the road).

**Is it safe to soak at Wine Cup Ranch Springs?**
With care. At 138°F Wine Cup Ranch 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