Rogers Spring
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Rogers Spring is a developed hot spring listed near Overton, Nevada. Reported soak temperature: 83°F. See the visit fact sheet.
Current status
A drive-up, palm-lined warm spring (~82°F, ~75-ft-wide shallow pond) inside Lake Mead NRA off Northshore Road — NPS fee area ($25/vehicle) with picnic tables, grills and restrooms; entering the water is not formally banned but NPS posts Naegleria fowleri (brain-eating amoeba) warnings and advises keeping your head out — treat it as a view-and-picnic site, not a soak.
Checked August 2026 · verified against an official source · 7 sources ↓
Staying overnight?
Overton is a Northshore Road base for the Lake Mead outing.
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Before you go
- Status: Open — last verified below — confirm via NPS — 'Springs of Lake Mead' (last updated Jan 13, 2026): Rogers + Blue Point high-priority monitoring; Naegleria fowleri warning — 'keep head above water', 33 CDC cases 2002-2011, 98% death rate.
- Cost: Reported $25/vehicle — confirm current rates before visiting.
- Getting there: No verified hike distance on record — confirm the route and road conditions.
- Water: Reported soak temperature 83°F — always test the water before entering.
- Rules: Reported clothing required; reported dog-friendly.
- Conditions: check weather, fire closures, and land-manager alerts the week you go — mountain access changes seasonally.
- Reservations/permits: Lake Mead NRA entrance pass required (buy online via recreation.gov or at entrance stations); no separate spring fee.
- Best time to go: October-April; early morning in warm months. Quietest of Lake Mead's roadside attractions.
- Clothing reality: Swimwear required if entering (NPS site; no nudity). NPS advisories make any immersion a personal-risk decision — keep head above water at all times.
- Kids: Allowed.
- Cell service: spotty — download maps and tell someone your plan.
- Accessibility: Parking area directly beside the spring with a short, mostly flat path and picnic ramadas — among the most mobility-friendly warm springs in the region, though there is no ramp into the water.
- Naegleria fowleri amoeba present in the warm water — rare but ~98% fatal; NPS says never let water enter your nose / keep head above water; some sources describe the site as effectively no-swimming
- Lake Mead NRA entrance fee applies: $25/private vehicle (7 days), $20 motorcycle, $15 person on foot/bike; America the Beautiful pass accepted; park is cashless
- Pool is only ~3 ft deep at center — not a real soaking destination; water ~80-90°F year-round
- No drinking water at the site; picnic area has 4 tables, 4 grills, restrooms
- Extreme Mojave heat — summer highs well over 110°F; nearest services/gas at Echo Bay
- Pets must be on a 6-ft leash; no camping at the spring
- Hazard: Naegleria fowleri — enters via nasal passage; do NOT submerge head or let water in nose
- Hazard: Extreme desert heat; no drinking water on site
- Hazard: Rare/endemic aquatic species habitat — Rogers + Blue Point springs are NPS high-priority monitoring sites; stay on paths
About this spring
Large perennial warm spring (~82-86°F) at the foot of the Muddy Mountains on Lake Mead's Northshore Road — the most accessible warm spring in southern Nevada; a shallow palm-lined pool with picnic ramadas and grills. Fee: Lake Mead NRA entrance fee ($25/vehicle). Naegleria fowleri warning — do NOT put head underwater. Extreme summer heat.
Rogers Spring is one of the largest and most accessible water sources in Lake Mead National Recreation Area — roughly a thousand gallons per minute of clear, carbonate-rich water discharging from the Rogers Spring Fault at the foot of the Muddy Mountains. The ultimate source is thought to be the mountains around Ely, the fault diverting deep groundwater to the surface; USGS reports a year-round temperature of about 85–86 °F.
A low earthen dam impounds a shallow pool about 80 feet across and roughly 3 feet deep in the middle, shaded by non-native California fan palms that have survived repeated Park Service removal attempts; the outflow feeds Rogers Wash, a riparian corridor over 100 feet wide in places running 2.5 miles to the lake. Shade ramadas with tables and grills and pit toilets serve the picnic area. NPS classifies Rogers and neighboring Blue Point Spring as high-priority monitoring sites for their rare aquatic species, and posts Naegleria fowleri warnings — keep your head above water.
Directions & trailhead access
Northshore Rd (NV-167), Lake Mead NRA — signed paved spur with parking beside the pool.
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 developed site means here
A developed site sits between primitive and resort: improved soaking infrastructure — built tubs, decks, stairs, sometimes changing rooms or vault toilets — often run by a land trust, nonprofit, or small operator. Expect modest fees or donation requests, posted etiquette rules, and more predictable conditions than a wild pool.
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 | 83°F |
|---|---|
| Source temp (historical) | 83°F |
| Trail access | Recorded coordinates — access unverified |
| Access fee | Reported $25/vehicle — verify |
| Clothing policy | Reported clothing required |
| Pet policy | Reported dog-friendly |
| Geothermal data reference | NOAA Thermal Springs List (1980 archive) |
| Check land status | NPS — 'Springs of Lake Mead' (last updated Jan 13, 2026): Rogers + Blue Point high-priority monitoring; Naegleria fowleri warning — 'keep head above water', 33 CDC cases 2002-2011, 98% death rate |
Rogers Spring FAQ
Is Rogers Spring open right now?
A drive-up, palm-lined warm spring (~82°F, ~75-ft-wide shallow pond) inside Lake Mead NRA off Northshore Road — NPS fee area ($25/vehicle) with picnic tables, grills and restrooms; entering the water is not formally banned but NPS posts Naegleria fowleri (brain-eating amoeba) warnings and advises keeping your head out — treat it as a view-and-picnic site, not a soak. (Status verified against an official source, last checked August 2026.)
Is Rogers Spring free?
Rogers Spring is listed with reported fees near Overton. Fees are reported; confirm admission, parking and permit costs with the site manager.
What temperature is Rogers Spring?
Rogers Spring has a reported soak temperature of 83°F and a historical source temperature of 83°F in survey records. Historical data may not reflect current conditions — always test water before entering.
Is Rogers Spring clothing optional?
Rogers Spring is listed as swimsuit-required in directory records. Confirm current rules before visiting, as policies change.
How do you access Rogers Spring?
Rogers Spring is on public land — verify current road access, fees and rules with the land manager before visiting.
Where to stay in Overton
Overton is a Northshore Road base for the Lake Mead outing. Check park alerts and the drive to Rogers Spring; these rooms are in town, not beside the spring.
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Sources & references
- NPS — 'Springs of Lake Mead' (last updated Jan 13, 2026): Rogers + Blue Point high-priority monitoring; Naegleria fowleri warning — 'keep head above water', 33 CDC cases 2002-2011, 98% death rate — official · 2026-01
- NPS — 'Picnic at Rogers Spring' (last updated Aug 15, 2026): 4 tables/4 grills/restrooms, no drinking water, fee area, pets leashed, year-round — official · 2026-08
- NPS Fees & Passes — Lake Mead: $25/vehicle 7-day, $20 motorcycle, $15 walk-in; cashless park — official · 2026
- AllTrails — Rogers Warm Spring listing (NPS-supplied fee text): 'Swimming in the water is not recommended' due to amoeba — community · 2026
- American Southwest — Rogers Spring site profile: ~80-ft pool ~3 ft deep impounded by low dam, ~1,000 gpm flow, palms, Northshore Rd access — community · undated
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