Gold Strike Hot Springs
- Source temp
- 109°F
- Soakable
- Yes
- Hike
- 5.3 mi round trip
- Elevation gain
- 1200 ft
- Dogs
- Allowed
The source runs about 109°F; the soaking pools run 100 to 109°F at Gold Strike Hot Springs, a primitive hot spring in Clark County, Nevada, managed by the National Park Service (Lake Mead National Recreation Area).
Closures and warnings
NPS closes the Goldstrike Canyon trail every year from May 15 to September 30 for extreme heat, and on other days forecast at 95F or more. The springs stay reachable by water from Lake Mohave. NPS rates the trail Very Strenuous, a Grade 2 canyoneering route. As of September 28, 2026.
NPS: testing found high levels of bacteria (fecal coliform, E. coli, enterococci), and amoebas such as Naegleria may be present. Never drink the water; the springs are not designated swim areas. As of May 8, 2026.
Soaking
| Development | Primitive |
|---|---|
| Source temperature | 109°F |
| Soaking temperature | 100-109°F |
| Soakable | Yes |
| Soaking allowed | Yes |
|---|
Access
| Hike | 5.3 mi round trip |
|---|---|
| Elevation gain | 1200 ft |
| Parking | Free parking in the formal lot off Goldstrike Road near Boulder City, before the Mike O'Callaghan-Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge; the last 1/4 mi of road to the trailhead is closed to vehicles. |
| Fee | Lake Mead NRA entrance fee: $25 per private vehicle (1-7 days), $20 motorcycle, $15 per person; under 16 free |
| Hours | Lake Mead NRA is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week (trail subject to the seasonal heat closure). |
| Seasonal closure | Trail closed May 15 to September 30 each year for extreme heat; extra closures when Willow Beach is forecast at 95F or higher. |
| Managed by | National Park Service (Lake Mead National Recreation Area) |
Rules
| Dogs | Allowed |
|---|---|
| Glass | Not allowed |
Common questions
Common questions
Is Gold Strike Hot Springs open?
NPS closes the Goldstrike Canyon trail every year from May 15 to September 30 for extreme heat, and on other days forecast at 95F or more. The springs stay reachable by water from Lake Mohave. NPS rates the trail Very Strenuous, a Grade 2 canyoneering route. As of September 28, 2026. NPS: testing found high levels of bacteria (fecal coliform, E. coli, enterococci), and amoebas such as Naegleria may be present. Never drink the water; the springs are not designated swim areas. As of May 8, 2026. Seasonal closure: Trail closed May 15 to September 30 each year for extreme heat; extra closures when Willow Beach is forecast at 95F or higher. Hours: Lake Mead NRA is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week (trail subject to the seasonal heat closure).
How hot is Gold Strike Hot Springs?
The spring's source runs about 109°F. The soaking pools run 100 to 109°F.
Can you soak at Gold Strike Hot Springs?
Yes, swimming is allowed at Gold Strike Hot Springs. NPS: testing found high levels of bacteria (fecal coliform, E. coli, enterococci), and amoebas such as Naegleria may be present. Never drink the water; the springs are not designated swim areas. As of May 8, 2026.
How long is the hike to Gold Strike Hot Springs?
It's a 5.3 mi hike round trip with 1200 ft of elevation gain. Parking: Free parking in the formal lot off Goldstrike Road near Boulder City, before the Mike O'Callaghan-Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge; the last 1/4 mi of road to the trailhead is closed to vehicles.
Is Gold Strike Hot Springs free?
The fee is Lake Mead NRA entrance fee: $25 per private vehicle (1-7 days), $20 motorcycle, $15 per person; under 16 free.
What are the rules at Gold Strike Hot Springs?
Dogs are allowed and glass containers are not allowed.
Photos
Nearby
Camping nearby
Public land
Just outside: Lake Mead National Recreation Area (0.2 mi) , Black Canyon Wilderness (0.7 mi) .
Sources
7
- https://www.nps.gov/thingstodo/hike-the-goldstrike-canyon-trail.htm (accessed September 28, 2026; backs manager, access.hikeDistanceMi, access.hikeDistanceBasis, access.elevationGainFt, access.parking, access.seasonalClosure, hazardNote, healthNote, rules.dogs, hotSpring.soakable)
- https://www.nps.gov/lake/learn/management/superintendent-s-compendium.htm (accessed September 28, 2026; backs access.parking, hazardNote, rules.glass, swimmerNotes.swimmingAllowed)
- https://www.nps.gov/lake/planyourvisit/fees.htm (accessed September 28, 2026; backs access.fee)
- https://www.nps.gov/lake/planyourvisit/hours.htm (accessed September 28, 2026; backs access.hours)
- https://www.nps.gov/lake/planyourvisit/conditions.htm (accessed September 28, 2026; backs access.seasonalClosure, hazardNote)
- https://soakdestinations.com/gold-strike-hot-springs (accessed September 28, 2026; backs hotSpring.development, hotSpring.sourceTempF, hotSpring.soakingTempF)
- https://www.hotspringsguides.com/hot-springs/gold-strike-hot-springs-nevada (accessed September 28, 2026; backs hotSpring.development, hotSpring.sourceTempF, hotSpring.soakingTempF)