Warm Springs

Elko County, Nevada · Near Jackpot
41.9710°N, 114.5740°W · 5,267 ft
95°F 39°F air · Good soaking weather 5,267 ft Roadside Camping nearby (20.6 mi)
Aerial view of the ground around Warm Springs LiDAR bare-earth view of the same ground around Warm Springs
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.

Warm Springs is a generic name, and this is one of several in Elko County. This one lies about five miles from Jackpot and runs at a soaking temperature, a bit below body heat. The record is thin. No one is named as owner, and the access status is blank too. No chemistry. No photograph. Elevation is a shade above five thousand feet.

Location

The road beside it has no name recorded, and the spring is sixty-some feet off it. High country here. Winters bring close to four feet of snow, with moderate precipitation over the year. Diamondfield Jack Campground, about twenty miles away, is the camping listed. Past that the record is thin. No land unit, no designation. Nothing describes what the source looks like.

December through February are the months flagged. Roadside access. Nobody owns it on paper, so look for posted notices and assume private until told otherwise. Diamondfield Jack is twenty-odd miles if you want a campground. Put a hand in before you get in, since the temperature figure is undated and unverified.

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 Warm Springs.

Setting
Hillside
The spring sits on a steep slope that climbs to the south.
Highest ground nearby
157 ft above the spring
Within a quarter mile, to the south
Cross-section through the spring

A slice through the ground from south to north, about 0.6 miles end to end.

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

Heat Below
115 milliwatts per square meter of heat flow

That's about twice the US average of 65. It's higher than at 67% 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
23°
Jan
27°
Feb
35°
Mar
44°
Apr
54°
May
65°
Jun
76°
Jul
74°
Aug
63°
Sep
48°
Oct
35°
Nov
23°
Dec
Annual Precip: 14.7 in Annual Snow: 43.9 in
Best Time to Visit
January Air 23°F · Water 95°F · +72° contrast
December Air 23°F · Water 95°F · +72° contrast
February Air 27°F · Water 95°F · +69° contrast
January offers 53°F more contrast than July
Current Conditions
39°F
Clear E 16.6 mph 48% Good soaking weather
Today 79° Low 41° Sunny
Spring is +16° warmer
Wednesday 80° Low 48° Sunny 11% precip
Spring is +15° warmer
Thursday 76° Low 41° Mostly Sunny then Patchy Blowing Dust 13% precip
Spring is +19° warmer
Friday 73° Low 39° Sunny 5% precip
Spring is +22° warmer
Saturday 76° Low 41° Sunny 6% precip
Spring is +19° warmer
Where to Stay

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Nearby Camping
Diamondfield Jack Campground 20.6 mi away

Diamondfield Jack Campground and Picnic Area is located at the end of a paved road in Rock Creek. The campground is suitable for motor homes, trailers, and tent camping. This area is accessible year around. Campground amenities include drinking water, wheelchair accessible toilets, picnic tables, warming shelter, parking area, and fire rings. It is a winter play area from December through March. Pike Mountain and Eagle Trails (#239 and #243) are easy multi-use trails nearby.

Reserve on Recreation.gov →
Temperature
95°F
Warm Hot Boiling
Water Temp 95°F (35°C)
Avg Air Temp 47°F
Above Ambient +48°F
Good soaking conditions September
Access
Road Access Roadside
Distance to Road 64 ft
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the water temperature at Warm Springs?
Warm Springs has a water temperature of 95°F (35°C). This is a warm thermal spring.
Where is Warm Springs located?
Warm Springs is located in Elko County, Nevada at 5,267 feet elevation, near Jackpot. Coordinates: 41.9710°N, 114.5740°W.
How do I get to Warm Springs?
Warm Springs has Roadside road access (64 ft from the road).
Can I camp near Warm Springs?
Yes, Diamondfield Jack Campground is located nearby (20.6 miles away).
Sources: Wikipedia