Moorman Spring
By the HotSpringsFind editorial team · How we compile records · Reviewed September 2026
Moorman Spring is a primitive hot spring listed near Lund, Nevada. Reported soak temperature: 100°F. See the visit fact sheet.
Current status
Warm (~100F max recorded) geothermal spring on the remote White River Valley floor in Nye County, Nevada (despite the ca- id); essentially no documented soaking use and land status is unverified, so confirm ownership with BLM Ely District before attempting a visit.
Checked September 2026 · inferred — not yet confirmed · 5 sources ↓
Before you go
- Status: Open — last verified below — confirm via Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology — White River Valley geothermal site description.
- 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 100°F — always test the water before entering.
- Rules: Clothing policy unknown — verify locally; 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; if on BLM land no permit needed for day use, but ownership at the exact site could not be confirmed.
- Best time to go: Unknown; high-desert valley (~5,295 ft) — winter cold, summer hot. Verify land status first; there is no established soaking site.
- Clothing reality: No policy or customary use documented; remote ranch country.
- Cell service: none — download maps and tell someone your plan.
- Accessibility: No facilities; rough unpaved ranch/valley roads.
- WRONG STATE PREFIX: this spring is in Nye County, Nevada (White River Valley), not California
- Land status unverified — valley floor is a mix of BLM land and private ranch parcels (Moorman Ranch LLC operates in the area); watch for posted private land
- Only known measurements are old: USGS 98.4F (36.9C) in Jan 1984; NBMG cites 37.8C max — no soakable pool is documented
- Extremely remote: White River Valley ~60 km south of Ely; nearest services far away; no cell coverage
- Same name confusion: a different cold 'Moorman Spring' exists in White Pine County (Illipah quad, Humboldt NF) — do not confuse
- Endemic Moorman White River springfish habitat exists farther south in the valley (Wayne E. Kirch WMA) — treat all spring outflows as sensitive
- Hazard: Extreme remoteness — no services for many miles
- Hazard: Unverified land ownership; possible private ranch postings
- Hazard: Rough unpaved roads, flash-flood-prone washes
About this spring
Warm roadside spring (~100°F — comfortably warm) on the west side of White River Valley at the foot of the Egan Range, near the South Egan Range WSA. Undeveloped — essentially the spring beside the road. NOTE: in Nevada, not California. Extremely remote — ~50 mi to Ely for services. Water warm (100°F), not hot.
Moorman Spring is a warm spring on the west side of White River Valley in Nye County, Nevada, at 5,298 feet elevation — the namesake feature of its USGS 7.5-minute quadrangle, and recorded under the aliases Morman Spring, Mormon Spring, and Warm Springs. The Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology places the spring near several Late Quaternary faults along the axis of White River Valley, the structural setting that supplies its heat; the highest temperature reported for it is 37.8 °C (about 100 °F), and a USGS field measurement in January 1984 read 36.9 °C (98.4 °F).
A 2022 water sample showed neutral water (pH 7.0) with a light mineral load of 349 mg/L total dissolved solids, dominated by calcium and sulfate. The spring emerges essentially roadside — roughly 140 feet off NV-318 at the foot of the Egan Range near Moorman Ridge, with the South Egan Range Wilderness Study Area rising behind it and the nearest services about 50 miles away in Ely.
Directions & trailhead access
NV-318 through White River Valley south of Lund; spring ~140 ft off the road near Moorman Ridge.
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 | 100°F |
|---|---|
| Source temp (historical) | 100°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 Bureau of Mines and Geology — White River Valley geothermal site description |
Moorman Spring FAQ
Is Moorman Spring open right now?
Warm (~100F max recorded) geothermal spring on the remote White River Valley floor in Nye County, Nevada (despite the ca- id); essentially no documented soaking use and land status is unverified, so confirm ownership with BLM Ely District before attempting a visit. (Status inferred — not yet confirmed, last checked September 2026.)
Is Moorman Spring free?
Moorman Spring is listed as free to access in Nye County, Nevada. Fees and rules change — verify current status with the land manager before visiting.
What temperature is Moorman Spring?
Moorman Spring has a reported soak temperature of 100°F and a historical source temperature of 100°F in survey records. Historical data may not reflect current conditions — always test water before entering.
Is Moorman Spring clothing optional?
Directory records do not confirm the clothing policy at Moorman Spring — verify current rules before visiting.
How do you access Moorman Spring?
Moorman Spring is a recorded location in Nye County. Verify current access, parking and land status with the site manager before visiting.
Sources & references
- Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology — White River Valley geothermal site description — official · 2014
- tDAR — BLM Ely District cultural survey, Moorman Springs quad, Nye County — official · 1981
- Mapcarta/GNIS — Moorman Spring (hot), Nye County — community · 2025
- SoakingSprings.com entry (directory lead; ownership unrecorded) — community · 2026-09
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