Rogers Spring

Nye County, Nevada · Near Pahrump
36.4790°N, 116.3260°W · 2,275 ft
82°F 67°F air · Good soaking weather 2,275 ft Restricted Roadside US Fish and Wildlife Service
Aerial view of the ground around Rogers Spring LiDAR bare-earth view of the same ground around Rogers Spring
Aerial LiDAR bare earth

Drag the handle to compare the two views. The orange dot marks the spring, in a frame about three quarters of a mile wide.

Rogers Spring is a warm spring in Nye County on Ash Meadows, a national wildlife refuge, about twenty-five miles from Pahrump. The water is warm, short of soaking temperature. Access on the refuge is restricted. Fish and Wildlife manages the ground, and the spring is a few steps from Longstreet Spring Road.

Location

Longstreet Spring Road passes within thirty feet. Low desert, under twenty-five hundred feet, four inches of precipitation most years, and snow close to never. Federal refuge land, designated National Wildlife Refuge. A 2003 sample found near-neutral water carrying a moderate amount of dissolved minerals, iron among them. The annual average is in the high sixties, with hot summers.

Restricted access means no soaking unless the refuge says so. Check with Ash Meadows before you go. The record puts the best time in the coldest months, December through February. No campground is listed and no fee. Pahrump is the closest town listed. Expect warm water, under the soaking range.

Terrain

Aircraft with laser scanners measured this ground to within inches. The scan strips out trees and buildings, leaving the bare shape of the land around Rogers Spring.

Setting
Open ground
Flat, open ground all around.
Highest ground nearby
35 ft above the spring
Within a quarter mile, to the south
Cross-section through the spring

A slice through the ground from northwest to southeast, about 0.6 miles end to end.

Elevation data: USGS 3D Elevation Program. Aerial imagery: USGS The National Map. Public domain.

Heat Below
101 milliwatts per square meter of heat flow

That's about 1½ times the US average of 65. It's higher than at 48% of the springs on this site.

Heat flow measures the warmth working its way up through the ground from deep inside the earth. Where it runs high, rain and snowmelt that seep down through cracks in the rock come back up hot.

Heat flow estimate: Stanford Thermal Earth Model (Aljubran & Horne, 2024), CC BY 4.0.

Monthly Climate
47°
Jan
51°
Feb
59°
Mar
67°
Apr
74°
May
87°
Jun
91°
Jul
90°
Aug
82°
Sep
68°
Oct
55°
Nov
45°
Dec
Annual Precip: 3.9 in Annual Snow: 0.5 in
Best Time to Visit
December Air 45°F · Water 82°F · +37° contrast
January Air 47°F · Water 82°F · +35° contrast
February Air 51°F · Water 82°F · +31° contrast
December offers 46°F more contrast than July
Current Conditions
67°F
WNW 0.1 mph 22% Good soaking weather
Tuesday 95° Low 65° Sunny
Wednesday 93° Low 67° Sunny
Thursday 92° Low 65° Sunny
Friday 96° Low 62° Sunny
Saturday 98° Low 61° Sunny
Water Chemistry Sampled 2003-07-29

The water at Rogers Spring is slightly alkaline (pH 7.3) with 401 mg/L total dissolved solids.

pH 7.3 Slightly Alkaline
pH influences mineral absorption through skin
Higher mineral concentration for therapeutic soaking
Calcium 47 mg/L
May support bone density and joint health
Magnesium 20 mg/L
Known for muscle relaxation and stress relief
Sodium 68 mg/L
Supports circulation and skin hydration
Sulfate 78 mg/L
Traditionally used for skin conditions and inflammation
Chloride 21 mg/L
Natural antiseptic with skin health benefits
Iron 7 µg/L
Iron-rich springs may support circulation
Temperature
82°F
Warm Hot Boiling
Water Temp 82°F (28°C)
Avg Air Temp 68°F
Above Ambient +14°F
Mild soaking conditions September
Access
Restricted
Road Access Roadside
Nearest Road Longstreet Spring Road
Distance to Road 27 ft
Land
Ownership Federal
Agency US Fish and Wildlife Service
Designation National Wildlife Refuge
Unit Ash Meadows National Wildlife Refuge
Manager US Fish and Wildlife Service
Protection 1 - Permanent protection, natural state
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the water temperature at Rogers Spring?
Rogers Spring has a water temperature of 82°F (28°C). This is a warm thermal spring.
Where is Rogers Spring located?
Rogers Spring is located in Nye County, Nevada at 2,275 feet elevation, near Pahrump. Coordinates: 36.4790°N, 116.3260°W.
How do I get to Rogers Spring?
Rogers Spring has Roadside road access, with the nearest road being Longstreet Spring Road (27 ft from the road).
Is Rogers Spring free to visit?
Rogers Spring has Restricted access. It is managed by US Fish and Wildlife Service.
What minerals are in the water at Rogers Spring?
Water chemistry analysis shows the presence of pH, Total Dissolved Solids, Calcium, Magnesium, Sodium, Sulfate, Chloride, Iron. The pH is 7.3 (slightly alkaline). Total dissolved solids measure 401 mg/L.
Sources: USGS NWIS