Unnamed Thermal Spring

Eureka County County, Nevada · Near Eureka
39.2420°N, 116.8800°W
Hot Open Short Walk Bureau of Land Management
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This unnamed thermal spring emerges on BLM Mount Lewis Field Office land in Eureka County with temperature designated only as 'hot' rather than numerically measured, located 269.5 meters from the nearest road in terrain averaging 51.3°F annually.

The spring sits in Basin and Range topography at unrecorded elevation where sagebrush-covered slopes receive 8.9 inches of precipitation and 32.1 inches of snow annually. Federal designation as open public land subject to extractive use indicates the area supports grazing and potentially mineral activities. The short walk across open terrain provides views of surrounding mountain ranges typical of central Nevada's high desert basins.

History of This Spring

No name, temperature measurement, or historical documentation exists for this spring in available records. Its designation simply as 'hot' suggests it was noted during geothermal surveys but never developed or studied in detail.

Access requires a quarter-kilometer walk across BLM land with no trail. Verify current land use with the Mount Lewis Field Office before visiting. The lack of specific temperature data makes assessing bathing suitability impossible. Spring and fall offer the most comfortable visiting conditions given the elevation and exposure.

Monthly Climate
29°
Jan
31°
Feb
39°
Mar
48°
Apr
56°
May
70°
Jun
78°
Jul
77°
Aug
67°
Sep
54°
Oct
40°
Nov
28°
Dec
Annual Precip: 8.9 in Annual Snow: 32.1 in
What to Bring
Swimsuit & towel
Water bottle Stay hydrated, especially in hot water
Trash bag Pack out what you pack in
References
USGS Quad: (WILDCAT PEAK 15) · PP 492: 87.0 · NOAA: 11.0 · AMS Map: MILLETT
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the water temperature at ?
is classified as hot. An exact temperature measurement has not been recorded.
Where is located?
is located in Eureka County, Nevada, near Eureka. Coordinates: 39.2420°N, 116.8800°W.
How do I get to ?
has Short Walk road access (0.2 mi from the road).
Is free to visit?
has Open access. It is managed by Bureau of Land Management.
Is it safe to soak at ?
is generally safe for soaking at its recorded temperature. Always tell someone your plans before visiting remote hot springs.
Is crowded?
sees varying levels of visitors depending on the season and day of the week.
What should I bring to ?
Essentials for : swimsuit, towel, water bottle, a trash bag to pack out what you pack in.
Temperature
Hot
Warm Hot Boiling
Avg Air Temp 51°F
Access
Open
Road Access Short Walk
Distance to Road 0.2 mi
Land
Ownership Federal
Agency Bureau of Land Management
Designation PUB
Unit Mount Lewis Field Office
Manager Bureau of Land Management
Protection 3 - Protected, subject to extractive use