Hot Spring
Hot Spring near Yerington sits at 4,466 feet elevation in Lyon County with temperature recorded only as 'H' in the 1980 survey. Located 344 feet from the nearest road, the spring requires a short walk through high desert terrain receiving 10.5 inches of annual precipitation and 24.4 inches of snow.
The spring emerges in basin country west of the Walker River valley, where Yerington serves as the agricultural and ranching center. Elevation and 55-degree average air temperature create moderate climate compared to lower Nevada basins. Sagebrush and scattered juniper mark the vegetation, with seasonal grasses appearing after winter and spring moisture. The thermal feature sits in topography shaped by Basin and Range faulting that drives geothermal activity throughout western Nevada.
Available documentation extends only to the 1980 NOAA thermal springs inventory entry. The generic name reflects minimal historical record-keeping for this feature. The Walker River valley saw Northern Paiute settlement for thousands of years before ranching and mining development from the 1860s onward. Whether Indigenous peoples or early settlers utilized this specific spring remains undocumented in accessible sources.
The 105-meter walk from road parking provides easy access except during winter snow or spring mud conditions. Yerington offers services 10 miles away. Without verified temperature data, assess the spring's heat and water quality in person before committing to bathing. Visit during spring or fall when temperatures moderate from summer heat and winter cold. The region's agricultural character provides scenic contrast to typical Nevada mining country.