Sheep Creek Spring
Sheep Creek Spring flows at 73°F in the harsh Mojave Desert, offering a modest thermal resource managed by the Bureau of Land Management near Fort Irwin.
The spring emerges at 1,802 feet elevation, with water only 149 feet from Sheep Creek Spring Road. The short walk leads through sparse desert vegetation with limited seasonal moisture, and the spring's modest temperature rise of 1.5°F above ambient air creates a subtle thermal experience in an arid landscape averaging 71.5°F year-round.
Located in the Mojave Desert region, this spring represents a low-temperature geothermal feature in an area of limited subsurface heat. Its modest thermal character reflects the desert's extreme aridity, with annual precipitation of just 4.4 inches and virtually no snow.
Access is straightforward via a short walk from Sheep Creek Spring Road (D233). The Bureau of Land Management maintains open public access to the site. Visit during cooler months to avoid extreme desert heat.
The water at Sheep Creek Spring is slightly alkaline (pH 7.9) with 801 mg/L total dissolved solids. It is notably rich in magnesium (known for muscle relaxation and stress relief) and sulfate (traditionally used for skin conditions and inflammation).