Carson Hot Springs Resort
By the HotSpringsFind editorial team · How we compile records · Reviewed September 2026
Carson Hot Springs Resort is a resort hot spring listed near Carson City, Nevada. Reported soak temperature: 101°F. See the visit fact sheet.
Current status
Historic Carson City resort open daily 8am-9pm year-round, sold in 2-hour sessions: outdoor pools $18 adult / $16 senior+kid / $8.50 infant, or $32/$30/$24/$12 for a private indoor pool room plus outdoor pools — no reservations, first-come first-served; all water flows through untreated from a 121F source and pools are drained and refilled daily.
Checked September 2026 · verified on the operator’s site · 3 sources ↓
Staying overnight?
For Carson Hot Springs and Carson Valley trips.
Carson City is about 3 mi from the spring (straight line).
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Before you go
- Status: Open — last verified below — confirm via Visit Carson City (official DMO) — Carson Hot Springs listing (capacity limit, walk-in policy).
- Cost: Reported $18 — confirm current rates before visiting.
- Getting there: Developed resort — confirm operating hours and any reservation requirement.
- Water: Reported soak temperature 101°F — always test the water before entering.
- Rules: Reported clothing required; pets reported not allowed — confirm current rules.
- Conditions: check weather, fire closures, and land-manager alerts the week you go — mountain access changes seasonally.
- Reservations/permits: None — pay at front desk
- Best time to go: Weekday mornings for easiest access to a private pool room; evenings/weekends fill first
- Clothing reality: Official: swimsuits required — public family facility with shared outdoor pools and private indoor rooms. Customary: standard swimwear. Private property; no nudity in shared areas.
- Kids: Allowed.
- Cell service: ok — download maps and tell someone your plan.
- Accessibility: Developed facility with patio and indoor rooms; steps into pools — no documented lifts
- Admission is a 2-HOUR session — extra 2-hour blocks can be bought at the front desk
- Outdoor pool/patio capacity limited (~50 people per Visit Carson City) — busiest times may wait
- Nine private indoor pools are first-come, first-served — no reservations taken; 'double occupancy may be required at management's discretion' (solo soakers may pay for 2)
- NO complimentary towels — rent on site or bring your own; lockers provided but padlocks sold separately
- Swim cards (10-visit $150/$130, 100-visit $1300/$1100) are valid for outdoor pools only
- Water is untreated mineral water — white/dark mineral particles floating in pools are normal per operator
- Private pool rooms comfortably fit 4-5 people — priced per person, not per room
- Hazard: Source emerges at 121F — outdoor pools tempered to 98-104F, private rooms 100-104F
- Hazard: Flow-through pools drained daily — surfaces can be slick
About this spring
Historic geothermal resort in Nevada's capital, in soaking use since the 1849 emigrant era — four outdoor flow-through pools (98-104°F, drained and refilled daily, no chemicals) plus ~10 private indoor spring-fed tubs; restaurant on site. Fee: $18 adult. Fee: $18 adult 2-hr soak incl. outdoor pools + sauna. 2-hour soak limit; private tubs walk-in only.
Carson Hot Springs Resort is one of Nevada's oldest soaking properties — the springs have been in use since the 1849 emigrant era, on the northeast edge of the state capital. The setup is simple and old-school: four outdoor flow-through pools (98–104°F) that are drained and refilled daily with no chemicals, about ten private indoor spring-fed tub rooms, and an on-site restaurant.
Admission works in two-hour sessions — $18 per adult for the outdoor pools and sauna, or a higher flat rate for a private indoor pool room that includes outdoor access, with senior, child, and infant tiers. Everything is first-come, first-served — no reservations — and outdoor capacity is limited enough that popular times can mean a wait; extra two-hour blocks can be bought at the desk. Open daily 8am–9pm year-round; weekday mornings are the reliable window for a private room.
Directions & trailhead access
1500 Old Hot Springs Road, Carson City — NE Carson City off Carson River Rd. (775) 885-8844.
Nevada geothermal context
Nevada has more hot springs per square mile than any other state — Basin and Range faulting brings deep thermal water to the surface across nearly every valley. Most sites are primitive seeps and tubs on public BLM land reached by long, unmaintained dirt roads. Carry extra water, and watch for flash floods in desert washes during storms.
What a resort site means here
A resort spring is a commercial operation: developed pools or tubs with controlled temperatures, changing facilities, and usually day-use fees or lodging packages. Expect posted rules (swimsuits, quiet hours, age limits), staff on site, and in many cases required reservations — especially on weekends and holidays.
Best time to visit
October – April (Fall, Winter & Spring)Desert thermal zones experience high summer ambient heat. The cooler months from late autumn to early spring offer the most refreshing ambient conditions for open-air soaking.
Fact sheet
| Reported soak temp | 101°F |
|---|---|
| Source temp (historical) | 101°F |
| Trail access | Recorded coordinates — access unverified |
| Access fee | Reported $18 — verify |
| Clothing policy | Reported clothing required |
| Pet policy | Reported no pets |
| Geothermal data reference | NOAA Thermal Springs List (1980 archive) |
| Check land status | Visit Carson City (official DMO) — Carson Hot Springs listing (capacity limit, walk-in policy) |
Carson Hot Springs Resort FAQ
Is Carson Hot Springs Resort open right now?
Historic Carson City resort open daily 8am-9pm year-round, sold in 2-hour sessions: outdoor pools $18 adult / $16 senior+kid / $8.50 infant, or $32/$30/$24/$12 for a private indoor pool room plus outdoor pools — no reservations, first-come first-served; all water flows through untreated from a 121F source and pools are drained and refilled daily. (Status verified on the operator’s site, last checked September 2026.)
Is Carson Hot Springs Resort free?
Carson Hot Springs Resort is listed with reported fees near Carson City. Fees are reported; confirm admission, parking and permit costs with the site manager.
What temperature is Carson Hot Springs Resort?
Carson Hot Springs Resort has a reported soak temperature of 101°F and a historical source temperature of 101°F in survey records. Historical data may not reflect current conditions — always test water before entering.
Is Carson Hot Springs Resort clothing optional?
Carson Hot Springs Resort is listed as swimsuit-required in directory records. Confirm current rules before visiting, as policies change.
How do you access Carson Hot Springs Resort?
Carson Hot Springs Resort is a private venue with paid public admission. Confirm current hours, fees and booking requirements with the operator before visiting.
Where to stay in Carson City
For Carson Hot Springs and Carson Valley trips. Town lodging is separate from spa admission.
Carson City is about 3 mi from the spring (straight line).
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Sources & references
- Carson Hot Springs Resort — Pool & Our Water page (rates, temps, private pools, towels/lockers) — operator · 2026-09
- Carson Hot Springs Resort — home (hours, address) — operator · 2026-09
- Visit Carson City (official DMO) — Carson Hot Springs listing (capacity limit, walk-in policy) — official · 2025
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