Spring
This 82-degree spring emerges from BLM public land in Nye County at 2,393 feet elevation, flowing 14.4 degrees warmer than surrounding air. Open public access requires navigating 1,207 meters from the nearest road, the longest approach distance among Pahrump-area springs. The Pahrump Field Office manages the site under multiple-use designation.
Located in southern Nevada's arid lowlands receiving 4.3 inches of annual precipitation and minimal snowfall, the spring flows through terrain where average temperatures reach 67.6°F. The three-quarter-mile distance from roads places it in more remote desert characterized by creosote scrub, sparse vegetation, and exposed rocky soils. Low mountains surround the broad valley where geothermal activity brings heated groundwater to the surface. The setting reflects typical Mojave Desert conditions at elevations between valley floors and mountain ranges.
Records for this unnamed spring provide no documented history. The absence of a specific name suggests limited historical use or recognition, though the area falls within Southern Paiute territories where springs held importance regardless of whether modern records preserve those connections. The site's remote location relative to roads may explain the lack of development or formal naming.
The 1,207-meter walk requires desert navigation skills and preparation. Bring GPS, multiple water sources, sun protection, and appropriate footwear for rocky terrain. Visit during cooler months from October through May. Summer temperatures often exceed 110°F. The spring's distance from roads provides solitude but demands self-sufficiency. Pahrump offers services 20 miles southeast. Verify current BLM access policies before departure.
Is Spring worth visiting?
Best for
- Warm-water soaking