Hot springs in Nevada in winter

Soaking in winter

Winter is the best time of year for most hot springs. The water feels hotter, the steam comes off the pools and the crowds thin out after the holidays. The catch is getting there. Forest roads close or go unplowed from November, trailheads disappear under snow, and a spring that was a five minute walk in September can be a long ski in January.

Every spring on this page has a winter note from its official source or recent trip reports. Resorts and town pools keep running all season, though many change their hours, so check their website before you drive. For wild springs, carry chains, tell someone where you are going, and check the spring page on the day. Our daily check flags Forest Service closures and National Weather Service winter storm warnings.

Open all winter (3)

Resorts, town pools and roadside springs on plowed roads. Most are open daily; a few close on holidays or midweek.

1. Carson Hot Springs

   City resort, daily hours; walk-ins welcome.

2. David Walley's Hot Springs

   Hot springs open daily; summer-only Canyon Pool.

3. Steamboat Hot Springs

   Private indoor rooms and outdoor tub; daily hours.

Best in winter: desert springs (3)

These low desert springs are too hot to enjoy in summer, and some trails are closed from May to September. Winter days are mild and the soaks are perfect.

1. Blue Point Spring

   Lake Mead desert; fall to early spring most comfortable.

2. Gold Strike Hot Springs

   Trail closed May to Sept; best October to early May.

3. Rogers Spring

   Low desert spring; cooler months are more comfortable.

Snowed in until spring (1)

These springs are closed or out of reach in a normal winter, usually because the road or trail is buried. They are not on the map above. Check back from late spring.

1. Ruby Valley Hot Springs

   Winter access not advised; poor road conditions.