Unnamed Thermal Spring
This unnamed thermal spring flows at 162°F at 6,119 feet elevation in Lander County, emerging 84 meters from the nearest road on BLM land near Battle Mountain where water temperature exceeds ambient air by 113 degrees.
Located on Bureau of Land Management public lands managed by the Mount Lewis Field Office, the spring sits in Basin and Range terrain where sagebrush-covered valleys meet mountain ranges. The 48.9-degree average annual temperature and 11.1 inches of precipitation characterize the high desert environment, with 34 inches of annual snowfall reflecting the elevation. The landscape consists of open federal rangeland subject to extractive use under multiple-use management policies.
No documented name or historical record exists for this spring in available sources. The site's designation as public land under BLM management indicates it has remained undeveloped for recreation, likely serving only as a geothermal feature noted during land surveys.
Access requires a short walk across public land with no developed trail. Summer temperatures can be extreme in this exposed location, while winter brings snow and mud. Verify current land use restrictions with the Mount Lewis Field Office before visiting, as grazing allotments or mineral operations may affect access.
Is this spring worth visiting?
Best for
- Observing powerful hot springs
- Easy day trips
Not ideal for
- Casual soaking