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Spencer Hot Spring

39.327035, -116.858366

Austin, NV

Summary

Free public hot springs in the middle of nowhere with temperatures ranging from 100-120F. There are many more springs in the area.

3 Hours

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Bathrooms:

None. Go before you go. If you have to go, go far away from the site and bury or remove your solid waste.

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Bikeability:

None.

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Bouldering/Climbing:

None.

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Dog Friendliness:

Dogs can run free, if there are others around check with them about your dogs. Keep an eye on your pets. There is a possibility of snakes and other creatures in the desert.

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Hikability:

Generally flat landscape, you can hike between all the hot springs.

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​Road Type:

Dirt.

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Campability:

This is on BLM land so you can camp for free. Two week max.

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Kid Friendly/Popularity:

Not very crowded. Kids are ok. The tubs need to be cooled off some before small kids get in. You can control the water temp by moving the pipes.

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Water Features:

Hot springs to sit in and soak.

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​Expected Wildlife:

Some of the springs have goldfish swimming in them, wild burros come by at night to drink from the springs.

What to know

Very remote location, fill up the gas tank, bring lots of water, food, and let someone know where you are going before you head out.

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Thank you to

@Durellsdownsize (Original Submitter)

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