Shipley Hot Spring
By the HotSpringsFind editorial team · How we compile records · Directory data reviewed September 2026
Check current access, fees, and conditions with the site manager before traveling.
Shipley Hot Spring is a primitive hot spring listed near Eureka, Nevada. Reported soak temperature: 104°F. See the visit fact sheet.
Before you go — visit checklist
- Status: Current access unconfirmed — confirm current access with the land manager.
- 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 104°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.
Fact Sheet & Geothermal Specifications
| Reported Soak Temp | 104°F |
|---|---|
| Source Temp (Historical) | 112°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 | Site manager not confirmed in this record — see source links below |
Detailed Description
GNIS-listed spring in the Sulphur Spring Range area of southeastern Eureka County (~102-106°F — warm enough to soak in principle), part of the Pine Valley geothermal zone. Very remote, undeveloped. NOTE: in Nevada, not California ('Spting' spelling was an OSM typo). Remote, no services; surrounding land may be private ranch — verify access locally.
Directions & Trailhead Access
Unimproved roads into the Sulphur Spring Range/Bailey Pass area between Pine Valley and Diamond Valley; ~150 m off the nearest dirt road. High-clearance recommended.
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.
Sources & References
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.
Current access has not been independently confirmed for this visit. Check the linked sources before traveling. · How we verify our data · Report a correction
Frequently Asked Questions: Shipley Hot Spring
Is Shipley Hot Spring free?+
Shipley Hot Spring is listed as free to access in Eureka County, Nevada. Fees and rules change — verify current status with the land manager before visiting.
What temperature is Shipley Hot Spring?+
Shipley Hot Spring has a reported soak temperature of 104°F and a historical source temperature of 112°F in survey records. Historical data may not reflect current conditions — always test water before entering.
Is Shipley Hot Spring clothing optional?+
Directory records do not confirm the clothing policy at Shipley Hot Spring — verify current rules before visiting.
How do you access Shipley Hot Spring?+
Shipley Hot Spring is a recorded location in Eureka 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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Your private trip notes
Saved only in this browser. Notes are not published or sent to other visitors.Shipley Hot Spring is a documented geothermal feature in Eureka County, Nevada, compiled from public directory records and community reports. Reported source temperature: 112°F. Reported soak temperature: 104°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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