Smith Creek Valley Hot Springs
Smith Creek Valley Hot Springs is a primitive thermal spring listed in Lander County, Nevada Hot Springs near Austin. Reported soak temperature is 102°F — actual conditions may differ. Access is listed as free, and clothing policy is listed as clothing-optional — 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 | 102°F |
| Source Temp (Historical) | Not reported |
| Trail Access | Recorded coordinates — access unverified |
| Access Fee | Reported Free — Verify Locally |
| Clothing Policy | Reported Clothing-Optional |
| Pet Policy | Reported No Pets |
| Geothermal Data Reference | NOAA Thermal Springs List (1980 archive) |
| Check Land Status | Nevada Land Manager (BLM) |
Verification & Sources
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.
Reviewed September 2026 · Treat all details as reported — verify before visiting · How we verify our data
Detailed Description
Remote primitive hot springs in Smith Creek Valley on BLM land — two rudimentary stock-tank soaking pools within a broad geothermal field of seeps and vents (source vents near boiling; pools cooler — test first). No facilities; true wilderness soak. NOTE: in Nevada, not California. Very remote, no cell service. Final approach can be gooey mud. Source vents near boiling — test pools.
Directions & Trailhead Access
Graded county roads into Smith Creek Valley from the Austin/Kingston area; last stretch requires high clearance/4WD or a short walk.
Frequently Asked Questions: Smith Creek Valley Hot Springs
Is Smith Creek Valley Hot Springs free?+
Smith Creek Valley Hot Springs is listed as free to access in Lander County, Nevada. Fees and rules change — verify current status with the land manager before visiting.
What temperature is Smith Creek Valley Hot Springs?+
Smith Creek Valley Hot Springs has a reported soak temperature of 102°F. Historical data may not reflect current conditions — always test water before entering.
Is Smith Creek Valley Hot Springs clothing optional?+
Smith Creek Valley Hot Springs is listed as traditionally clothing-optional in directory records. Confirm current rules before visiting, as policies change.
How do you access Smith Creek Valley Hot Springs?+
Smith Creek Valley Hot Springs is a recorded location in Lander 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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Community Soaker Reports
Visitor-submitted reports — not independently verifiedSmith Creek Valley Hot Springs is a documented geothermal feature in Lander County, Nevada, compiled from public directory records and community reports. Reported soak temperature: 102°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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