Virgin Valley Warm Springs
- Soakable
- Yes
- Dogs
- Allowed
Virgin Valley Warm Springs is a developed hot spring in Humboldt County, Nevada, managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Sheldon National Wildlife Refuge). Soak temps are not on file yet.
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Soaking
| Development | Developed |
|---|---|
| Pools | 1 |
| Soakable | Yes |
| Typical depth | 5-5 ft |
|---|
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Access
| Road note | Virgin Valley Road off Highway 140. Refuge roads other than Highway 140 are not maintained in winter and can turn impassable with snow or mud. |
|---|---|
| Fee | Free (USFWS: the refuge is free to visit) |
| Hours | Refuge open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year; campground accessible year-round |
| Reservation window | No reservations; campsites are first-come, first-served |
| Managed by | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Sheldon National Wildlife Refuge) |
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Rules
| Dogs | Allowed |
|---|---|
| Camping | Allowed |
| Fires | Allowed |
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Common questions
Common questions
Is Virgin Valley Warm Springs open?
Hours: Refuge open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year; campground accessible year-round.
How hot is Virgin Valley Warm Springs?
There is 1 pool.
How do you get to Virgin Valley Warm Springs?
Virgin Valley Road off Highway 140. Refuge roads other than Highway 140 are not maintained in winter and can turn impassable with snow or mud.
Is Virgin Valley Warm Springs free?
Yes. Free (USFWS: the refuge is free to visit).
What are the rules at Virgin Valley Warm Springs?
Dogs are allowed, camping is allowed, and fires are allowed.
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Nearby
Public land
Virgin Valley Warm Springs is inside Sheldon National Wildlife Refuge .
Sources
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- https://www.fws.gov/refuge/sheldon/visit-us (accessed September 28, 2026; backs manager, hotSpring.soakable, access.fee, access.hours, access.roadNote)
- https://www.fws.gov/refuge/sheldon/visit-us/activities/camping (accessed September 28, 2026; backs access.hours, access.reservationWindow, rules.camping, hotSpring.development, hotSpring.poolCount)
- https://www.fws.gov/refuge/sheldon/visit-us/rules-policies (accessed September 28, 2026; backs rules.dogs, rules.fires)
- https://www.fws.gov/refuge/sheldon/current-conditions-sheldon-national-wildlife-refuge (accessed September 28, 2026; backs access.roadNote)
- https://hotspringers.net/virgin-valley-campground-and-warm-spring/ (accessed September 28, 2026; backs swimmerNotes.typicalDepthFt)
- https://www.tophotsprings.com/virgin-valley-warm-springs-nevada/ (accessed September 28, 2026; backs swimmerNotes.typicalDepthFt)
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