Nevares Springs
Nevares Springs flows at 102°F (39°C) within Death Valley National Park at 935 feet elevation—one of the park's major thermal springs—with reliable public access and National Park Service protection ensuring permanent preservation in a managed natural state.
The spring emerges in the stark Death Valley landscape where desert vegetation and mineral formations create otherworldly scenery. Water flows through pools bordered by mineral deposits beneath intense sun in a depression that receives minimal precipitation (3.4 inches annually). The immediate environment combines geothermal features with typical Mojave Desert plants and exposed rock formations.
Nevares Springs represents active geothermal circulation in the Basin and Range province, where extension and crustal thinning create thermal anomalies throughout the Death Valley region. The spring has supported human visitation since early 20th-century park exploration and scientific study of desert geothermal features.
Located just 86 meters from the main Death Valley park road, Nevares Springs offers minimal-effort access—essentially a roadside stop. The nearest major facility, Furnace Creek Campground, lies 6.9 kilometers away with reservations available. Visit October–April to avoid extreme summer heat; summer temperatures regularly exceed 130°F. Bring water and sun protection; the spring site offers minimal shade.
Is Nevares Springs worth visiting?
Best for
- Hot spring soaking
- Easy day trips
- Overnight camping trips
Overview Furnace Creek Campground is the only NPS campground in the park that is reservable. All other NPS campgrounds operate on a first-come, first-serve basis.PLEASE NOTE: The actual availability of any first-come, first served-sites (FF) IS NOT reflected on the Recreation.gov website in real time.Advance reservations are highly recommended for Furnace Creek Campground during the reservation window (October 15 - April 15). First-come, first-served sites (FF) at Furnace Creek Campground ar...