Diana's Punchbowl (Devil's Cauldron)
Diana's Punchbowl (Devil's Cauldron) is a private thermal spring listed in Nye County, Nevada Hot Springs near Austin. No soak temperature is on record — verify conditions before visiting. Access is of unconfirmed fee status, 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) | Not reported |
| Trail Access | Recorded coordinates — access unverified |
| Access Fee | Unknown — Verify Locally |
| Clothing Policy | Unknown — Verify Locally |
| Pet Policy | Reported No Pets |
| Geothermal Data Reference | NOAA Thermal Springs List (1980 archive) |
| Check Land Status | Private land — contact the owner/manager for permission |
Verification & Sources
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Reviewed September 2026 · Treat all details as reported — verify before visiting · How we verify our data
Detailed Description
Nevada's most famous UN-SOAKABLE hot spring: a 50-ft-wide, ~30-ft-deep boiling pool inside a cup-shaped depression atop a 600-ft travertine dome in Monitor Valley near the geographic center of Nevada. Water ~141-200°F — lethal if entered. On private Monitor Ranch land — permission required. FATAL RISK — near-boiling water (~141°F measured, est. up to 200°F); falling in would be fatal. View from the rim only. Private Monitor Ranch land — get permission.
Directions & Trailhead Access
From Austin: 12 mi SE on US-50, S on NV-376 ~24 mi to Monitor Valley Rd, ~8.4 mi S to dirt road, 1.2 mi to cattle gate, short walk to the rim.
Frequently Asked Questions: Diana's Punchbowl (Devil's Cauldron)
Is Diana's Punchbowl (Devil's Cauldron) free?+
Directory records do not confirm a fee status for Diana's Punchbowl (Devil's Cauldron) — verify current access rules with the land manager before visiting.
What temperature is Diana's Punchbowl (Devil's Cauldron)?+
No soak temperature is on record for Diana's Punchbowl (Devil's Cauldron). Always test water temperature before entering.
Is Diana's Punchbowl (Devil's Cauldron) clothing optional?+
Directory records do not confirm the clothing policy at Diana's Punchbowl (Devil's Cauldron) — verify current rules before visiting.
How do you access Diana's Punchbowl (Devil's Cauldron)?+
Diana's Punchbowl (Devil's Cauldron) is a recorded location in Nye 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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