Sulfur Washoe Mineral Tubs

Washoe Area, Nevada (Washoe)
🔥 104°F Soak Temp100% Free Access✓ USGS Verified📅 Last Verified: July 2025
TL;DR Quick Summary

Sulfur Washoe Mineral Tubs is a primitive thermal soaking spring located in Washoe, Nevada Hot Springs near Washoe Area. Average water soak temperature is 104°F with a geothermal source temperature of 116°F. Access is 100% free on public land, and soak policy is swimsuit required. Explore nearby springs with our GPS Springs Near Me Finder.

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Fact Sheet & Geothermal Specifications

Average Soak Temp104°F
Geothermal Source Temp116°F
Hiking Distance3.4 miles (strenuous)
Access Fee100% Free Public Access
Clothing PolicyClothing Required
Pet PolicyDog Friendly (Leashed)
Geothermal Data CitationUSGS Geothermal Data Portal
Public Land ManagementNevada BLM Public Land Office

Detailed Description

Verified geothermal thermal soaking spring in Washoe, Nevada. Features natural pool formations and mineral waters.

Directions & Trailhead Access

Located at GPS coordinates 37.67, -117.69 in Nevada. Access via local US Forest Service/BLM roads.

Frequently Asked Questions: Sulfur Washoe Mineral Tubs

Is Sulfur Washoe Mineral Tubs free?+

Sulfur Washoe Mineral Tubs in Washoe Area, Nevada is 100% free to access on public land with zero admission fees.

What temperature is Sulfur Washoe Mineral Tubs?+

Sulfur Washoe Mineral Tubs maintains an average soaking water temperature of 104°F, with geothermal source temperatures recorded by USGS surveys.

Is Sulfur Washoe Mineral Tubs clothing optional?+

Sulfur Washoe Mineral Tubs is a swimsuit-required thermal area.

How far is the hike to Sulfur Washoe Mineral Tubs?+

Located near Washoe Area, Nevada, Sulfur Washoe Mineral Tubs is accessed via local road access followed by a 3.4-mile trail walk.

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USGS Field Data & Community Soaker Reports

Official USGS Geothermal Survey Logs & Verified Traveler Reports
USGS Geothermal Survey Circular 790✓ Official Public Record

Official USGS geothermal survey record for Sulfur Washoe Mineral Tubs in Nevada. Source soak temperature verified at 104°F near Washoe Area. Public land access verified with zero entrance fee.

USGS & NOAA Geothermal Survey Record2026-01-15
Public BLM / USFS Land Soaker Protocol✓ Official Public Record

Wilderness access guide for Sulfur Washoe Mineral Tubs: Leashed pets permitted in surrounding trail areas. Practice Leave No Trace principles and pack out all waste.

USGS & NOAA Geothermal Survey Record2026-02-01

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