Double Hot Springs
Double Hot Springs is a primitive thermal spring listed in Humboldt County, Nevada Hot Springs near Gerlach. No soak temperature is on record; the geothermal source is reported around 180°F — verify conditions before visiting. Access is listed as free, and clothing policy is unconfirmed — always confirm before visiting. Explore nearby springs with our GPS Springs Near Me Finder.
Seasonal Soaking & Best Time to Visit
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 & Geothermal Specifications
| Reported Soak Temp | Not reported |
| Source Temp (Historical) | 180°F |
| Trail Access | Recorded coordinates — access unverified |
| Access Fee | Reported Free — Verify Locally |
| Clothing Policy | Unknown — Verify Locally |
| Pet Policy | Reported No Pets |
| Geothermal Data Reference | NOAA Thermal Springs List (1980 archive) |
| Check Land Status | Nevada Land Manager (BLM) |
Verification & Sources
Compiled from public directory records and community reports — no named source is on file for this listing. Treat details as reported and verify before visiting.
Reviewed September 2026 · Treat all details as reported — verify before visiting · How we verify our data
Detailed Description
Twin deep geothermal pools (one dark, one crystal clear) on the Black Rock Desert north of Gerlach — fenced and posted, a scenic geologic viewpoint. NOT soakable: ~180°F water; a human died here in 2000 and dogs that jump in are almost always killed. NOTE: in Nevada, not California. LETHAL — ~180°F water, steep slippery banks; a fatality occurred in 2000. Keep dogs leashed and children close. NO soaking.
Directions & Trailhead Access
Same playa road as Black Rock Springs; heading north, turn west at the signed intersection toward Hardin City. 4WD mandatory, dry conditions only.
Frequently Asked Questions: Double Hot Springs
Is Double Hot Springs free?+
Double Hot Springs is listed as free to access in Humboldt County, Nevada. Fees and rules change — verify current status with the land manager before visiting.
What temperature is Double Hot Springs?+
No soak temperature is on record for Double Hot Springs; the geothermal source is reported around 180°F. Always test water temperature before entering.
Is Double Hot Springs clothing optional?+
Directory records do not confirm the clothing policy at Double Hot Springs — verify current rules before visiting.
How do you access Double Hot Springs?+
Double Hot Springs is a recorded location in Humboldt County. Exact access, parking, and land status are not verified — check with the local land manager (BLM/USFS/NPS) before visiting.
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Community Soaker Reports
Visitor-submitted reports — not independently verifiedDouble Hot Springs is a documented geothermal feature in Humboldt County, Nevada, compiled from public directory records and community reports. Reported source temperature: 180°F. Visitor details — fees, access status, clothing and pet policies — are community-reported. Always confirm current conditions with the land manager before visiting.
Reference: NOAA Thermal Springs List for the United States (1980 archive) · Historical inventory data — not current conditions
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