Storm Spring
Storm Spring flows at 99 degrees Fahrenheit from BLM land in Eureka County at 4,805 feet elevation, positioned just 69 meters from Lockes Road. This roadside thermal feature on Tonopah Field Office lands carries open public access with protection status 3, indicating extractive use potential. The water emerges 42.5 degrees above ambient air temperature. Federal ownership under Bureau of Land Management multiple-use mandate governs this site.
The spring emerges in high desert terrain near Eureka, characterized by sparse vegetation and exposed basin-and-range topography. At 4,805 feet elevation, the setting receives only 6.2 inches of annual precipitation and 13 inches of snow, creating arid conditions typical of central Nevada valleys. Surrounding public lands managed by BLM Tonopah Field Office extend across similar elevation basins. Lockes Road provides direct roadside access through federal holdings. The landscape features scattered sagebrush and minimal tree cover, with distant mountain ranges visible across the valley floor.
The name likely references weather events or patterns observed in the area, though specific documentation is limited. The spring's location on BLM land indicates it remained in federal hands following the withdrawal of public domain lands. No recorded development or commercial use appears in available records. Current status as open-access public land continues under BLM jurisdiction.
Access year-round via Lockes Road, though summer heat can be intense in this low-precipitation zone. The roadside location requires minimal walking. Water temperature at 99 degrees suits bathing with caution. No nearby campgrounds appear in recreation databases; backcountry camping on surrounding BLM land follows standard dispersed camping regulations. Bring all water and supplies, as the arid environment offers no services.
Is Storm Spring worth visiting?
Best for
- Warm-water soaking
- Easy day trips