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Did you know there is an oasis, hidden in the middle of Nevada’s high desert? It’s true! This natural hot springs, the Hot Creek Springs in Lund, Nevada is something that we thought we could only find in Florida or the Carribean. Not only is the spring water super clear, but it also has that teal blue color that is the trademark of the Carribean water. Furthermore, it is home to the rare and protected Moorman White River Springfish. These fish are only found in 3 springs in the world.
With an average temperature of around 85°F, we would consider Hot Creek Springs more of a warm spring than a hot spring. So, we probably won’t get in the water in the freezing winter but it is a perfect place to visit in Spring, Fall, and Summer.
Before we get into the adventure, let’s talk about the hot springs etiquettes. Please make sure to follow them and take care of the area. This way, we can all enjoy this beautiful area for years to come!
Hot Creek Springs are hot springs located inside the Wayne E. Kirch Wildlife Management Area near the small town of Lund, Nevada. The road to the springs is a dirt road with washboards in certain areas. Most standard vehicles can make it to the trailhead with no issue. However, we recommend driving something with a decent amount of clearance. You won’t want to bump along 8 miles of washboard on a low-clearance vehicle.
To protect this place, we won’t give you the exact location. However, it is about 1 mile from the Dave Deacon Campground, aka Hot Creek Campground. The turn-off for this campground is about 60 miles north on NV-318 from Crystal Wash, and about 32 miles south from Lund. Make sure to stay on the main graded dirt road, and follow signs for the campground. If the road looks sketchy or washed out, you’re probably on the wrong one. Our Google Maps took us to a few “shorter routes” that were either overgrown or just a complete “nope.”
By the way, the Dave Deacon Campground is a nice FREE campground. It has pit toilets, water, and an RV dump. There are about 25 camp sites. It is a perfect place to spend a few days if you want to enjoy this beautiful area longer. The campground is first come first serve.
After trying to follow the shortcut through a few impassable roads, we finally found the campground and eventually the parking area for the Hot Creek Springs. It is a wide-open area with tons of spots for parking. Once we parked, we entered through a small entrance and followed the foot trail to the main soaking area. This main soaking area consists of two connecting pools, lined with large boulders. Some sections of these pools are deep enough that we need to swim. So, if you have non-swimmers in the group, make sure to keep an eye out for them.
We couldn’t get over how clear and teal the water was. At this hot springs, we didn’t feel like we were in the desert of Nevada at all. It reminded us of the springs in Florida but without any gators. When we first got here, the main soak area was quite busy with a group of people. So, we decided to walk along the interpretive trail up along the creek to find a more secluded place. We were glad that we did. There were informational signs along the way to learn more about this beautiful area. We also got to see more of the creek and eventually another big pool where we had the whole place to ourselves.
Besides this pool, we found several other spots along the bank of the creek that were perfect for 2 people to soak. We even found a nice area that connects to the main soak area. By the way, the water in the main soak area is warmer than the other pool we found. Even so, it was more of a warm spring than a hot spring. Despite that, it was a perfect stop on our long road trip.
Once you’re done with the Hot Creek Hot Springs, don’t forget to check out the surrounding area of Lund, Nevada. The reservoir nearby is quite beautiful. If you love hot springs, check out the Gold Strike Hot Springs near Hoover Dam. That is one heck of an adventure to get to the springs. If you want something easier, we recommend the Arizona Hot Springs. Some other hot springs we love are the ones in Mammoth Lakes, CA. And of course, you can’t forget the super cool ones near Stanley, Idaho!
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