Spencer Hot Springs
Austin, Nevada, United States
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- Location
- Austin, Nevada, United States
- Water type
- iron-rich
- Temperature
- 40 °C
- pH
- 6.3
Water profile
Thermicity
Sedative
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Relaxing — deep, immediate muscle release.
Mineralisation
Bio-active
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Rich in active gases or metals — a strong mineral character.
Buoyancy
Standard buoyancy
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Soft water — natural, classic buoyancy.
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In the wide Big Smoky Valley, between the Toiyabe and Toquima ranges, these natural springs have been used by Native American peoples for thousands of years. Now managed by the Bureau of Land Management, they remain freely open to the public. The site offers several soaking spots, two of which were shaped by visitors using repurposed metal cattle troughs.
Insider tip — Spencer Hot Springs sits on open Bureau of Land Management land in the Reese River Valley of central Nevada, one of the most remote thermal spots in the Great Basin. The springs feed several hand-built soaking tubs at the base of low volcanic hills, with 360-degree views of the treeless basin-and-range landscape. Dark sky conditions here are extraordinary; night soaks under the Milky Way are exceptional. No facilities exist, so bring everything including water.
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Frequently asked questions
How hot is the water?
The water runs quite hot here, around 40 °C — a sedative water that brings immediate muscle release.
What type of water is found here?
This spot features iron-rich water.
What is the best season to visit?
The most favourable period for this spot is: Toute l'année (idéal automne-hiver).