Carson Hot Springs
- Source temp
- 121°F
- Soakable
- Yes
The source runs about 121°F; the soaking pools run 98 to 104°F at Carson Hot Springs, a developed hot spring in Carson City, Nevada, managed by Carson Hot Springs Resort (private business).
Closures and warnings
No alcohol or coolers in the pool areas. Minors must be directly supervised. Management may close pools briefly for cleaning and water conservation. As of September 30, 2026.
Outdoor pools run 98-104°F year-round from the natural spring; take breaks between soaks to avoid overheating. As of September 30, 2026.
Soaking
| Development | Developed |
|---|---|
| Source temperature | 121°F |
| Soaking temperature | 98-104°F |
| Pools | 13 |
| Soakable | Yes Day-use outdoor pools and private indoor pools; 2-hour admission, walk-ins welcome; indoor rooms first come, first served. |
Access
| Fee | 2-hour soak: outdoor pools $18 adult, $16 senior or child; private indoor plus outdoor $32 adult |
|---|---|
| Hours | 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily, year-round |
| Reservation window | No reservations taken; private indoor pools are first come, first served. |
| Managed by | Carson Hot Springs Resort (private business) |
Common questions
Common questions
Is Carson Hot Springs open?
No alcohol or coolers in the pool areas. Minors must be directly supervised. Management may close pools briefly for cleaning and water conservation. As of September 30, 2026. Outdoor pools run 98-104°F year-round from the natural spring; take breaks between soaks to avoid overheating. As of September 30, 2026. Hours: 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily, year-round.
How hot is Carson Hot Springs?
The spring's source runs about 121°F. The soaking pools run 98 to 104°F. There are 13 pools.
Can you soak at Carson Hot Springs?
Outdoor pools run 98-104°F year-round from the natural spring; take breaks between soaks to avoid overheating. As of September 30, 2026.
Is Carson Hot Springs free?
The fee is 2-hour soak: outdoor pools $18 adult, $16 senior or child; private indoor plus outdoor $32 adult.
Nearby
Camping nearby
Sources
4
- https://carsonhotsprings.com/ (accessed September 30, 2026; backs manager, access.fee, access.hours, hotSpring.soakableReason, hazardNote)
- https://carsonhotsprings.com/pool/ (accessed September 30, 2026; backs access.reservationWindow, hotSpring.development, hotSpring.sourceTempF, hotSpring.soakingTempF, hotSpring.poolCount, hotSpring.soakable, healthNote)
- https://doi.pangaea.de/10.1594/PANGAEA.981233 (accessed September 28, 2026; backs hotSpring.sourceTempF)
- https://data.nbmg.unr.edu/Public/Geothermal/SiteDescriptions/CarsonCity.pdf (accessed September 28, 2026; backs hotSpring.sourceTempF)