Rogers Spring
Rogers Spring flows at 82°F from a fault-controlled discharge point within Lake Mead National Recreation Area, just 6.9 meters from the nearest road. The spring feeds a 75-by-75-foot collecting pond approximately three feet deep, with a smaller secondary pool and waterfall. USGS analysis recorded 30°C water with TDS of 3,180 mg/L, high sulfate (1,730 mg/L), and substantial calcium (421 mg/L).
The spring emerges at 1,576 feet elevation along the Overton Arm of Lake Mead in Clark County, positioned in the low desert where annual temperatures average 71°F and precipitation totals just 5.3 inches. The surrounding landscape consists of Mojave Desert vegetation including creosote bush and desert scrub, with exposed sedimentary rock formations characteristic of the Lake Mead basin. The Rogers Spring Fault controls the thermal discharge, creating permanent surface water in an otherwise arid environment. The spring sits near the town of Overton in the northern section of the recreation area.
The spring has provided water in this desert environment for millennia, with archaeological evidence of Indigenous use by ancestral Puebloan peoples. The name "Rogers" likely derives from early 20th-century ranching or homesteading families in the Moapa Valley area. Lake Mead National Recreation Area was established in 1936 following completion of Hoover Dam, bringing the spring under National Park Service protection. The spring remains in largely natural condition, though visitor access infrastructure exists nearby.
Visit October through April when temperatures range from comfortable to cool; summer highs regularly exceed 100°F making soaking impractical. The roadside location provides wheelchair-accessible approach, though the pools themselves may require scrambling. Echo Bay Campground lies 7.8 kilometers away and accepts reservations. The 82°F temperature requires no cooling period. Bring sun protection and ample drinking water, as shade and services are limited in this exposed desert setting.
Is Rogers Spring worth visiting?
Best for
- Warm-water soaking
- Easy day trips
- Overnight camping trips
- Mineral-rich therapeutic bathing
The water at Rogers Spring is neutral (pH 6.9) with 3180 mg/L total dissolved solids. It is notably rich in calcium (may support bone density and joint health), magnesium (known for muscle relaxation and stress relief), and sulfate (traditionally used for skin conditions and inflammation).
Overview Echo Bay Campground is located in the northern end of the park along the Overton Arm of Lake Mead. It’s open year-round and features paved sites that can accommodate tents or RVs, along with tables, fire pits and/or grills. Restrooms and water spigots are located throughout the campsite. Temperatures usually surpass 100F (37C) degrees June-August. In May and September, daytime highs are around 90F (32C). October-April, temperatures are much cooler. Lows can dip to freezing temps Dece...