Soldier Meadows Hot Springs
- Source temp
- 136°F
- Soakable
- Yes
The source runs about 136°F; the soaking pools run 90 to 112°F at Soldier Meadows Hot Springs, a primitive hot spring in Humboldt County, Nevada, managed by BLM Black Rock Field Office (Soldier Meadows ACEC, Black Rock Desert-High Rock Canyon NCA).
Closures and warnings
BLM: rising groundwater has flooded parts of the Soldier Meadows road network; driving around flooded sections has damaged protected desert dace habitat. Stay on designated routes. As of February 28, 2022.
Soaking
| Development | Primitive |
|---|---|
| Source temperature | 136°F |
| Soaking temperature | 90-112°F |
| Pools | 3 |
| Soakable | Yes Free primitive rock-dammed pools and hot creek; no sunscreen, soap, or chemicals in the water (BLM ACEC rule). |
| Clothing | Clothing optional |
Access
| Road note | About 13 miles north of Gerlach on County Road 34, then roughly 47 miles on unpaved Soldier Meadows Road. No fuel or cell service. |
|---|---|
| Parking | Park near the primitive BLM campsites and public cabin along Soldier Meadows Road past the hot springs. |
| Fee | Free (visitor guides; BLM publishes no fee for the site or its campsites) |
| Hours | Open year-round on BLM public land; no fee or permit posted for day use |
| Managed by | BLM Black Rock Field Office (Soldier Meadows ACEC, Black Rock Desert-High Rock Canyon NCA) |
Rules
| Camping | Allowed |
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Common questions
Common questions
Is Soldier Meadows Hot Springs open?
BLM: rising groundwater has flooded parts of the Soldier Meadows road network; driving around flooded sections has damaged protected desert dace habitat. Stay on designated routes. As of February 28, 2022. Hours: Open year-round on BLM public land; no fee or permit posted for day use.
How hot is Soldier Meadows Hot Springs?
The spring's source runs about 136°F. The soaking pools run 90 to 112°F. There are 3 pools.
How do you get to Soldier Meadows Hot Springs?
About 13 miles north of Gerlach on County Road 34, then roughly 47 miles on unpaved Soldier Meadows Road. No fuel or cell service. Parking: Park near the primitive BLM campsites and public cabin along Soldier Meadows Road past the hot springs.
Is Soldier Meadows Hot Springs free?
Yes. Free (visitor guides; BLM publishes no fee for the site or its campsites).
Is Soldier Meadows Hot Springs clothing optional?
Yes, Soldier Meadows Hot Springs is clothing optional.
What are the rules at Soldier Meadows Hot Springs?
Camping is allowed.
Photos
Nearby
Nearby
Nearest camping
Public land
Soldier Meadows Hot Springs is inside Black Rock Desert-High Rock Canyon Emigrant Trails National Conservation Area .
Just outside: High Rock Lake Wilderness (0.6 mi) .
Sources
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- https://www.blm.gov/press-release/black-rock-field-office-has-initiated-60-day-public-pre-scoping-comment-period (accessed September 28, 2026; backs manager, hazardNote)
- https://www.blm.gov/sites/default/files/docs/2022-07/BRHRNCA.pdf (accessed September 28, 2026; backs hotSpring.soakable)
- https://www.blm.gov/visit/black-rock-desert-high-rock-canyon-emigrant-trails-national-conservation-area (accessed September 28, 2026; backs rules.camping)
- https://doi.pangaea.de/10.1594/PANGAEA.981233 (accessed September 28, 2026; backs hotSpring.sourceTempF)
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soldier_Meadows_hot_spring_system (accessed September 28, 2026; backs hotSpring.soakingTempF, hotSpring.development)
- https://www.hotspringsguides.com/hot-springs/soldier-meadows-hot-springs-nevada (accessed September 30, 2026; backs hotSpring.soakingTempF, hotSpring.development, access.fee, access.roadNote, access.hours, access.parking, hotSpring.poolCount, hotSpring.soakableReason, rules.clothing)
- https://www.tophotsprings.com/soldier-meadows-hot-spring-nevada/ (accessed September 28, 2026; backs access.fee, access.roadNote)
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