Unnamed Thermal Spring
Flowing at 114°F just 340 feet from the nearest road at 3,957 feet elevation near Lovelock, this BLM spring on Black Rock Field Office property offers short-walk access to water 60 degrees warmer than ambient temperature. The spring emerges in Great Basin aridity with annual precipitation averaging just 7.1 inches.
Located at 3,957 feet where annual precipitation totals 7.1 inches including a mere 12.7 inches of snow, the spring flows in extreme desert conditions supporting mean air temperatures of 53.9°F. Sagebrush dominates the sparse vegetation in this low-elevation Great Basin landscape on Bureau of Land Management federal public lands designated for multiple uses in Nevada's Pershing County.
Historical records provide no name, Indigenous use, or development timeline for this spring. BLM management under Black Rock Field Office follows federal consolidation of public lands in the region during the mid-20th century.
Brief walk from road allows easy access. Water temperature of 114°F is hot but potentially tolerable for brief soaking. Visit during spring or fall when ambient temperatures are moderate. Extreme aridity requires carrying water. Verify current BLM access regulations before visiting.
Is this spring worth visiting?
Best for
- Hot spring soaking