Dake Hot Springs
By the HotSpringsFind editorial team · How we compile records · Reviewed September 2026
Dake Hot Springs is a primitive hot spring listed near Lovelock, Nevada. Reported soak temperature: 102°F. See the visit fact sheet.
Current status
A little-documented remote desert soak on the Churchill–Pershing county fringe of the Black Rock country, reported as a crude rock-and-dirt pool around 100-104F reached by rough unsigned dirt roads; existence and BLM status come from a single secondary source — verify locally before driving out.
based on recent visitor reports · 1 source ↓
Before you go
- Status: Current status unconfirmed — confirm via NevadaHiking.org / NV Explorer — Dake Hot Springs listing (only located description; approx coords, 100-104F, rough road, 'Free (BLM)' claim).
- Cost: Reported free access — fees and permits can change, confirm before visiting.
- Getting there: No verified hike distance on record — confirm the route and road conditions.
- Water: Reported soak temperature 102°F — always test the water before entering.
- Rules: Reported clothing-optional; 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 known.
- Best time to go: Spring/fall; desert roads in this area become impassable when wet and summer heat is extreme.
- Clothing reality: No information — remote desert site; standard Nevada primitive-spring norms (clothing-optional customary) likely apply but are unverified here.
- Cell service: none — download maps and tell someone your plan.
- Accessibility: Not accessible — remote unimproved site.
- Essentially undocumented: only one secondary listing describes a soakable pool (~100-104F); no trip reports, photos, or agency page found
- County ambiguity: listed as Churchill County by the only source but the coordinates fall near the Pershing County line — task data places it in Pershing
- Rough unsigned dirt roads; high clearance advised; do not assume BLM — verify land status and watch for private/posted parcels in the Seven Troughs area
- No services, signage, or cell service; nearest town Lovelock ~25+ mi
- Treat any desert pool cautiously: test temperature, check for posted notices, pack out everything
- Hazard: Unverified land status — possible trespass risk if parcels are private/posted
- Hazard: Remote rough-road travel with no services or communications
- Hazard: Pool existence/condition unverified — may be silted, cold, or gone
About this spring
Little-documented remote soak on the northern fringe of the Black Rock country — a crude rock-and-dirt pool around ~100-104°F. Rough unsigned roads keep it very quiet; high clearance recommended. Very remote, poorly documented; test water, no services. (Single-source record — nevadahiking.org only; county corrected to Pershing per topo boundaries; verify existence before visiting.)
Dake Hot Springs is a little-documented soak reported on the northern Churchill–Pershing county fringe of Nevada's Black Rock country, at roughly 40.35° N, 118.63° W. The single available listing describes a crude rock-and-dirt pool around 100–104 °F on BLM land, reached by rough unsigned dirt roads where high clearance is advisable. No authoritative survey or agency documentation was found; treat the site as unverified and confirm conditions locally before attempting the drive.
Directions & trailhead access
Remote dirt roads north of the Black Rock fringe — confirm route locally.
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 primitive site means here
Primitive springs have no facilities: no changing rooms, no trash service, often no maintained road to the pool. Expect natural rock or gravel bottoms, water temperature that varies by spot and season, and other visitors who may treat the site informally. Pack out everything you bring, test the water before entering, and leave the pool cleaner than you found it.
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 | 102°F |
|---|---|
| Source temp (historical) | 102°F |
| Trail access | Recorded coordinates — access unverified |
| Access fee | Reported free — verify locally |
| Clothing policy | Reported clothing-optional |
| Pet policy | Reported no pets |
| Geothermal data reference | NOAA Thermal Springs List (1980 archive) |
| Check land status | NevadaHiking.org / NV Explorer — Dake Hot Springs listing (only located description; approx coords, 100-104F, rough road, 'Free (BLM)' claim) |
Dake Hot Springs FAQ
Is Dake Hot Springs open right now?
A little-documented remote desert soak on the Churchill–Pershing county fringe of the Black Rock country, reported as a crude rock-and-dirt pool around 100-104F reached by rough unsigned dirt roads; existence and BLM status come from a single secondary source — verify locally before driving out. (Status based on recent visitor reports.)
Is Dake Hot Springs free?
Dake Hot Springs is listed as free to access in Pershing County, Nevada. Fees and rules change — verify current status with the land manager before visiting.
What temperature is Dake Hot Springs?
Dake Hot Springs has a reported soak temperature of 102°F and a historical source temperature of 102°F in survey records. Historical data may not reflect current conditions — always test water before entering.
Is Dake Hot Springs clothing optional?
Dake Hot Springs is listed as traditionally clothing-optional in directory records. Confirm current rules before visiting, as policies change.
How do you access Dake Hot Springs?
Dake Hot Springs is a recorded location in Pershing County. Verify current access, parking and land status with the site manager before visiting.
Sources & references
- NevadaHiking.org / NV Explorer — Dake Hot Springs listing (only located description; approx coords, 100-104F, rough road, 'Free (BLM)' claim) — community · 2024
- DocsLib — Prospecting for a Blind Geothermal System, Seven Troughs Range (regional geothermal context for the area) — official · 2020
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