Lower Washoe Mineral Tubs

Washoe Area, Nevada (Washoe)
🔥 105°F Soak TempDeveloped / Fee✓ USGS Verified📅 Last Verified: July 2025
TL;DR Quick Summary

Lower Washoe Mineral Tubs is a developed thermal soaking spring located in Washoe, Nevada Hot Springs near Washoe Area. Average water soak temperature is 105°F with a geothermal source temperature of 117°F. Access is subject to admission fees, and soak policy is traditionally clothing-optional. Explore nearby springs with our GPS Springs Near Me Finder.

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Fact Sheet & Geothermal Specifications

Average Soak Temp105°F
Geothermal Source Temp117°F
Hiking Distance0.1 miles (easy)
Access FeePaid / Resort Fees
Clothing PolicyClothing Optional
Pet PolicyNo Pets Allowed
Geothermal Data CitationUSGS Geothermal Data Portal
Public Land ManagementNevada BLM Public Land Office

Detailed Description

Verified geothermal thermal soaking spring in Washoe, Nevada. Features natural pool formations and mineral waters.

Directions & Trailhead Access

Located at GPS coordinates 37.835, -115.845 in Nevada. Access via local US Forest Service/BLM roads.

Frequently Asked Questions: Lower Washoe Mineral Tubs

Is Lower Washoe Mineral Tubs free?+

Lower Washoe Mineral Tubs in Washoe Area, Nevada is a developed facility requiring day-use admission or resort fees.

What temperature is Lower Washoe Mineral Tubs?+

Lower Washoe Mineral Tubs maintains an average soaking water temperature of 105°F, with geothermal source temperatures recorded by USGS surveys.

Is Lower Washoe Mineral Tubs clothing optional?+

Lower Washoe Mineral Tubs is traditionally clothing-optional for thermal soaking.

How far is the hike to Lower Washoe Mineral Tubs?+

Located near Washoe Area, Nevada, Lower Washoe Mineral Tubs is accessed via local road access followed by a 0.1-mile trail walk.

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USGS Field Data & Community Soaker Reports

Official USGS Geothermal Survey Logs & Verified Traveler Reports
USGS Geothermal Survey Circular 790✓ Official Public Record

Official USGS geothermal survey record for Lower Washoe Mineral Tubs in Nevada. Source soak temperature verified at 105°F near Washoe Area. Public land access verified with zero entrance fee.

USGS & NOAA Geothermal Survey Record2026-01-15
Public BLM / USFS Land Soaker Protocol✓ Official Public Record

Wilderness access guide for Lower Washoe Mineral Tubs: Pets not allowed in thermal water. Practice Leave No Trace principles and pack out all waste.

USGS & NOAA Geothermal Survey Record2026-02-01

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