Blue Eagle Springs
Blue Eagle Springs flows at 84°F in eastern Nevada's White Pine County, 28 degrees above the local ambient air temperature. At 4,765 feet elevation and 76 feet from the road, the spring has USGS-documented chemistry showing near-neutral pH of 6.9 and moderate calcium-dominated mineral content. No land ownership data appears in current records.
The spring sits in the wide, arid valleys of eastern Nevada near Ely, where basin floors at roughly 4,700 feet give way to distant mountain ranges reaching above 10,000 feet. Vegetation is classic Great Basin sagebrush steppe, with shadscale and greasewood on the valley bottoms and pinyon-juniper woodland ascending the slopes. Annual rainfall averages 6.3 inches with 15.6 inches of snow, and the average air temperature of 56.1°F reflects hot summers and cold winters typical of the region.
Documented history for Blue Eagle Springs is limited to its inclusion in the NOAA thermal springs inventory and USGS water chemistry sampling. The name likely derives from the Blue Eagle Ranch or similar local landmark. White Pine County has a long ranching history, and warm springs throughout the area have served as livestock water sources and occasional bathing spots for over a century. No records of commercial development exist for this spring.
Roadside access makes the spring easy to reach, but visitors should confirm approach road conditions locally, as some routes in eastern White Pine County are unpaved and lightly maintained. At 84°F the water is mildly warm—pleasant for soaking in cool weather but unremarkable in summer. Carry supplies and fuel; Ely is the only sizeable town in the area. Fall through spring provides the most enjoyable thermal contrast between water and air.
Is Blue Eagle Springs worth visiting?
Best for
- Warm-water soaking
- Easy day trips
The water at Blue Eagle Springs is neutral (pH 6.9).